Roberto Kelly: Forever a Prospect Throughout Career
Whether he was being called Roberto or Bobby, this player was always discussed in terms of the breakout season that was perennially just around the corner.
1993 Finest Refractors
Pat Listach and Topps’ Imaginary All-Star Card
Topps used a large dose of artistic license when selecting players for the All-Stars subset of 1993 Finest. Rookie sensation Pat Listach never appeared in an All-Star Game was selected ahead of the likes of Ozzie Smith and Alan Trammell for the ’93 Finest All-Star checklist.
You Can’t Spell ‘Hrbek’ Without “HR”
Probably the most Minnesota player ever, Kent Hrbek provided a potent punch in the Twins’ lineups of the ’80s and early ’90s. Also, he absolutely hated stirrup socks.
Collecting the 1993 Finest Refractors Set
I’m chasing perhaps the greatest set of the last 50 years.