Jazz In the Lineup
Hi De Hi De Ho! The first written use of the word “jazz” was used in describing a baseball game. It’s probably not a coincidence that the swing bands of the 1930s had enough musicians to field a team.
Set Collecting
Sit Down Bruddah, You’re Out
Hawaiians are not supposed to be scared of pigs. They hail from a land famous for pork-heavy luaus and the best spam dishes ever created. And yet…Sid.
Catcher. Coach. Plaintiff.
The many roles (and baseball cards) of unexpected OBP machine Wes Westrum.
An Early Morning Cab Driver Fight?
I came across an odd story involving New York Giant Hank Thompson, a baseball bat, and a cab driver who elected to travel by foot.
The 2024 Refractor Report
The first installment of an annual look at the 1993 Finest Refractor set. What are the trends in availability, grading, and pricing for these captivating cards?
OPS and Other People’s Stats
Let’s talk about Larry Walker through the lens of Pete Rose becoming the all-time HR king.
Other Card Offerings of 1952
An exploration of what cards were available to collectors when Topps’ giant sized cards hit the shelves in 1952. It’s not just Bowman.
Paging Dr. Hardy to the Infield
John Berardino was not a doctor, but he did play one on television for more than three decades.