A Good Looking Card With a Less Attractive Legacy
If I ever get one of those little yappy dogs that thinks it is always right and ten times its actual size I’m going to name it Solly. The name just fits.
CardBoredom
Promising Pitcher and Low-Key Car Connoisseur Erik Hanson
High performance and the occasional physical breakdown. Whether one is talking about a BMW 8-Series or pitcher Erik Hanson the combination is worth it.
2023 Year End Update
Continued progress on vintage set building projects, the arrival of packages from COMC and another collector, and a new online project. Also, I think eBay and I just broke up.
Wallet Card in Depth: 1985 Topps Mark McGwire
Everything you ever wanted to know about the General Electric Major Appliance Business Group rookie card of Mark McGwire.
A Pitcher with a Perfect Game in Retirement
In keeping with the recent unexpected bowling theme, I take a look at professional bowler John Burkett. Baseball fans probably know him as a key pitcher with the Giants and Red Sox.
Detroit Can Get a Little Rough
Be careful attending sporting events in Detroit. The action on the field sometimes spills into the stands.
Ferris Fain in ’52 Topps
What if Billy Martin had an alter ego that was a fantastic hitter? That would be the alliteratively named Ferris Fain. And boy, could this guy beat opposing pitchers.
Did You Know Tom Candiotti is a Hall of Famer?
“Hall of Famer Tom Candiotti,” is an interesting way to introduce the longtime knuckleballer.
’93 Finest: The Rickey Card
There’s no one like the Man of Steal. Rickey Henderson has way too many unique stats to list, but that doesn’t stop me from identifying my favorite.