Roy Sievers: St. Louis’ Original Rally Squirrel
A family connection made obtaining a Roy Sievers card a priority.
Set Collecting
Chuck Stobbs Was Part of Interesting Stories, Even If He Didn’t Want to Tell Them
Chuck Stobbs produced average career pitching numbers across an above-average 15 seasons before retiring at only age 31. Clearly something unusual was going on when this pitcher took the mound.
Collecting Goal: A Complete Set of 1952 Topps Baseball Cards
I’m collecting several sets that I consider nearly impossible to complete. 1952 Topps is perhaps the largest and toughest of them all.
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.
Set Collection: 2001 Finest Origins Refractors
Years after releasing the popular ’93 Finest cards, Topps issued a belated “Rookies Update.”