flat screenings: diminished capacity (2008)
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Can you think of a better way to celebrate Ernie Banks’ 80th birthday than to watch a quirky indie film that features him playing himself signing autographs at a baseball card show in the Windy City? Well sure, probably… but that’s what I did Monday night, so I’m going to blog about it. Clearly Mr... .. read more..
waiter, there\'s a fork in my 75 topps
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Well, it only took me four years after deciding to rebuild my set of 1975 Topps baseball cards to accomplish the goal. It was a ton of fun, and I am pleased with the fact that that I managed to pull together a great condition set pretty much only via trading. It is absolutely fantastic to be able t.. .. read more..
peaches and herb
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Five out of four dentists agree that this 1975 Topps baseball card of Herb Washington is so sweet that it will likely cause cavities. In my opinion, if you can’t agree that this is one of THE finest baseball cards ever produced, you are in the wrong hobby. (Yes present day Topps staff members, I am.. .. read more..
made in the USA: casey fossum
Monday, January 3, 2011
Casey Fossum is the second out of the chute in my presentation of autographed 2004 Upper Deck 25th Anniversary USA baseball cards, having earned that honor based on the fact that he will be celebrating his 33rd birthday this Thursday. 2004 Upper Deck USA Casey Fossum no. 59 After breaking into the .. .. read more..
silent moves
Friday, December 31, 2010
Having just returned from San Francisco, California, the birthplace of former Major League Baseball player and manager Jim Fregosi , I thought I might as well feature his 1975 Topps baseball card that I recently got autographed thru the mail. Isn’t it nice? Jim Fregosi (1975 Topps no. 339) Fregosi .. .. read more..
the cardinal
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Q: What began as a giant undertaking, sprouted a halo, slapped on some war paint, learned to sing like a bird, showed promise as a brewmeister before developing a fondness for hibernating, became the final number one in Philadelphia and moved into a giant apple before retiring as a king? Oh yeah, a.. .. read more..
made in the USA: tommy lasorda
Monday, December 27, 2010
I can count on one hand, the number of Upper Deck products I actually like enough to collect. Furthermore, I would hazard a guess that I could suffer a tragic accident while making a guest appearance with Jimmy Smith’s S & S Aqua Logging crew on History.com’s Ax Men and still be able to make that c.. .. read more..
sixty-four candles
Friday, December 24, 2010
There is no question that former major leaguer Bill Lee enjoys a laid-back lifestyle. But did you know that while expected to be born in 1946, Lee nearly put off his arrival until the following year? Lee turns 64 years old this Tuesday, December 28, 2010, tying the mark set by another Bill Lee, the.. .. read more..
ol\' reliable
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
I never ask a player to personalize an autograph, but I certainly enjoy it when they choose to do so. I suppose the act implies that the player takes an interest in fans who take the time to write them a letter. Ken McMullen has to have one of the most consistent signatures in the modern era. Ken M.. .. read more..
heads up!
Monday, December 20, 2010
Wally Moon drops into the Aardvark Trading Company ’s command center to remind all you stargazers to be sure to check out tonight’s total lunar eclipse- if local conditions allow of course. Although the entire event is expected to last in excess of five hours during Monday night and Tuesday morning.. .. read more..