Ron Cash, Jim Cox, Reggie Sanders - brief, unremarkable careers, though Jim Cox was the #2 pick of the 1972 Draft. Bill "Mad Dog" Madlock - 1975 All Star co MVP (with Jon Matlack). Hit a 2 run single in the top of the 9th to break a 3-3 tie, and put the NL ahead to stay. A 3 time All-Star, Madlock also won 4 batting titles in his 15 year career.
Jerry Bell, Bob Reynolds - unremarkable careers Darrell Porter - 1982 World Series MVP (Cardnals) Hit a game tying double in the 6th of Game 2, helping to shift momentum, pave the way for an eventual St Louis victory. The card pictured below is actually an uncorrected error, as Porter and Bell's pictures are switched.
Never even heard of the guy - nice book and sig tho.
Do you collect auto books of golfers? mike >>
No worries Mike, most people wouldn't know Ouimet. Take a quick peek at the link - Ouimet has an interesting story of how he won the 1913 US Open as an amateur (he was a caddy at the club!) against the big Goliaths of the day.
I collect a lot of pre-war golf (to go along with the pre-war baseball collection); didn't have any other golf autos but this one was too neat to pass up! Ouimet autos are few and far between....
<< <i>Those Kellogg's cards are starting to grow on me. >>
I agree. I think the 1970 Kellogg's is one of the most visually appealing sets of the era. I also have very fond memories of collecting the 1977 set as a *very* young kid.
A big update to my Rookie of the Year set, one that puts me right above 75%.
Albie Pearson - 1958 AL ROY At 5'5" and 141 lbs, was one of the smallest people in MLB. Won the ROY honors in a weak rookie class, finishing the season with a .275 avg, 146 hits, 25 doubles, and a .354 obp.
Bob Allison - 1959 AL ROY Broke into the majors with an All Star rookie season, belting 30 homers, driving in 85 runs, and ripping a league leading 9 triples. Though he carried the big bat for much of the 60s, he played in the shadow of his greater teammate, Harmon Kellibrew.
Tony Oliva - 1964 AL ROY Another power hitting Twin, Oliva had an outstanding All Star rookie season, winning the first of 3 batting titles (.323 avg), leading the league in runs (109), hits (217), and doubles (43), and finishing with 32 homers and 94 RBI. Tony's rookie sesason was the first of 8 consecutive All Star seasons.
Eric Karros - 1992 NL ROY An impressive rookie season, Eric finished the season with 20 hrs and 88 rbi. Eric became a fixture at 1st base for the Dodgers for the next decade. Eric was the first in a streak of 5 consecutive Rookie of the Year awards won by Dodger rookies (Karros, Piazza, Mondesi, Nomo, Hollandsworth).
Dontrell Willis - 2003 NL ROY The D-Train began it's trip down the tracks with an All Star rookie season, finishing with a 14-6 record, 142 k's, 3.30 era, and a World Series ring.
Jason Bay - 2004 NL ROY Jason excited Pittsburg fans by giving the a glimpse of things to come (or so they hoped) with a steller rookie campaign, finishing with 26 hrs, 82 rbi, and a .550 slg.
<< <i>Bob Allison - 1959 AL ROY . . . ripping a league leading 90 triples. >>
Holy crap! >>
heh, oops. I meant "9 triples". 90 triples would be pretty impressive, especially considering that 309 is the all time career triples record.
There are only 51 players who have over 150 career triples, and from a quick scan down the list, only one of them (Roberto Celemente, with 166) played in the 50s or later.
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Sweet looking Mantle - it's one of my favorites - tho I don't have it.
magic 2632
Or could this guy be the first to 10 wins?
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I have really taken a liking to those Red Hearts... they really knew how to make some simple, yet beautiful, cards in the 1950's.
Snorto~
Kinda neat.
Chris
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'61 Topps Roy Campanella in PSA 5-7
Cardinal T206 cards
Adam Wainwright GU Jersey
<< <i>Cool cards, Ross. Are those proofs, missing a color, or just faded?
Chris >>
Haha, I hope they're proofs:
Black/White, Blue/White, Blue/Red, and a light green trial run.
The 5th and final card is the final release.
Ron Cash, Jim Cox, Reggie Sanders - brief, unremarkable careers, though Jim Cox was the #2 pick of the 1972 Draft.
Bill "Mad Dog" Madlock - 1975 All Star co MVP (with Jon Matlack). Hit a 2 run single in the top of the 9th to break a 3-3 tie, and put the NL ahead to stay.
A 3 time All-Star, Madlock also won 4 batting titles in his 15 year career.
Jerry Bell, Bob Reynolds - unremarkable careers
Darrell Porter - 1982 World Series MVP (Cardnals)
Hit a game tying double in the 6th of Game 2, helping to shift momentum, pave the way for an eventual St Louis victory.
The card pictured below is actually an uncorrected error, as Porter and Bell's pictures are switched.
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SLAMMIN' SAMMY
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I still have faith....
Chris
My small collection
Want List:
'61 Topps Roy Campanella in PSA 5-7
Cardinal T206 cards
Adam Wainwright GU Jersey
That's a sweet looking Pee Wee 5!!!
Great eye appeal!
thanx for sharing
mike
<< <i>Got this in a trade with MickeyMantle24. Thanks Mike!
Chris >>
Thats a really nice looking 5. Nice card Chris.
Never even heard of the guy - nice book and sig tho.
Do you collect auto books of golfers?
mike
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Never even heard of the guy - nice book and sig tho.
Do you collect auto books of golfers?
mike >>
No worries Mike, most people wouldn't know Ouimet. Take a quick peek at the link - Ouimet has an interesting story of how he won the 1913 US Open as an amateur (he was a caddy at the club!) against the big Goliaths of the day.
Francis Ouimet
I collect a lot of pre-war golf (to go along with the pre-war baseball collection); didn't have any other golf autos but this one was too neat to pass up! Ouimet autos are few and far between....
Thanks for asking,
Scott
Thanx for the link Scott.
He was the first amateur to win the US Open and brought some prominence to the game in the US - which was dominated at the time by the Brits.
Interesting. Did you pick it up on ebay?
mike
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Thanx for the link Scott.
He was the first amateur to win the US Open and brought some prominence to the game in the US - which was dominated at the time by the Brits.
Interesting. Did you pick it up on ebay?
mike >>
Thanks Mike.
Not an ebay piece; came from a local auction here in the Boston area.
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$200
I've never sat behind home plate for a ML game - I hope ya have a great time!
mike
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Great stuf, all. I especially like that Reggie Jackson. Those Kellogg's cards are starting to grow on me.
Chris
My small collection
Want List:
'61 Topps Roy Campanella in PSA 5-7
Cardinal T206 cards
Adam Wainwright GU Jersey
PS Glad you like the Reese!!!!
<< <i>Those Kellogg's cards are starting to grow on me. >>
I agree. I think the 1970 Kellogg's is one of the most visually appealing sets of the era. I also have very fond memories of collecting the 1977 set as a *very* young kid.
Albie Pearson - 1958 AL ROY
At 5'5" and 141 lbs, was one of the smallest people in MLB. Won the ROY honors in a weak rookie class, finishing the season with a .275 avg, 146 hits, 25 doubles, and a .354 obp.
Bob Allison - 1959 AL ROY
Broke into the majors with an All Star rookie season, belting 30 homers, driving in 85 runs, and ripping a league leading 9 triples. Though he carried the big bat for much of the 60s, he played in the shadow of his greater teammate, Harmon Kellibrew.
Tony Oliva - 1964 AL ROY
Another power hitting Twin, Oliva had an outstanding All Star rookie season, winning the first of 3 batting titles (.323 avg), leading the league in runs (109), hits (217), and doubles (43), and finishing with 32 homers and 94 RBI. Tony's rookie sesason was the first of 8 consecutive All Star seasons.
Eric Karros - 1992 NL ROY
An impressive rookie season, Eric finished the season with 20 hrs and 88 rbi. Eric became a fixture at 1st base for the Dodgers for the next decade. Eric was the first in a streak of 5 consecutive Rookie of the Year awards won by Dodger rookies (Karros, Piazza, Mondesi, Nomo, Hollandsworth).
Dontrell Willis - 2003 NL ROY
The D-Train began it's trip down the tracks with an All Star rookie season, finishing with a 14-6 record, 142 k's, 3.30 era, and a World Series ring.
Jason Bay - 2004 NL ROY
Jason excited Pittsburg fans by giving the a glimpse of things to come (or so they hoped) with a steller rookie campaign, finishing with 26 hrs, 82 rbi, and a .550 slg.
And a few upgrades (each by 1 grade)
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Bob Allison - 1959 AL ROY . . . ripping a league leading 90 triples. >>
Holy crap!
<< <i>Bob Allison - 1959 AL ROY . . . ripping a league leading 90 triples. >>
Holy crap! >>
heh, oops. I meant "9 triples". 90 triples would be pretty impressive, especially considering that 309 is the all time career triples record.
There are only 51 players who have over 150 career triples, and from a quick scan down the list, only one of them (Roberto Celemente, with 166) played in the 50s or later.
WTB: 2001 Leaf Rookies & Stars Longevity: Ryan Jensen #/25
Robert
Thanx for sharing guys - you're the best!
mike