Dynamite and Middle of the Rotation Pitching
This pitcher once blew off part of his hand with explosives he found on the road outside his house.
1952 Topps Profile
Gil Hodges Gets Some Respect
Gil Hodges’ early death 50 years ago came as a shock. His addition to Cooperstown this year was not.
Umpires Didn’t Have a Prayer Against Deacon Murray
Unfortunately, God doesn’t seem to be an Athletics fan.
Bob Addis Was Thinking Outside the Box
An autographed semi-high number card joins my set building project.
More Likely to Steal a Basketball than a Base
Did you know a slow-footed catcher for the St. Louis Cardinals also played professional basketball?
Strikeout King and Protector of Umpires, Max Surkont
Though Max Surkont had a 61-76 record for his career, he finished 40-36 for the Braves and never once posted a losing year in that span. He moved with the team to Milwaukee in 1953 and promptly became a local favorite, earning a lifetime supply of sausages.
A Battery on the Field and in Business
Pitchers and catchers work well together. It’s only fitting they should run a business together.
Card Show Pickup: Elmer Valo
I drove 110 miles for a card show and this was the first card I bought upon arrival.
Reading the Back of Sam Mele’s ’52 Topps Card
Lots of good stuff is in the text of the card of the future Twins manager. Also, check out his tattoo.