A Special Project Between a Father and Son
MBMiller25
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This is semi off topic, but I hope everyone will allow me to share a special project I have engaged in with my son, Jake. I've been around long enough that many of you know my history of collecting, etc. Well last year I decided to sell off most of my collection as I wanted to redistribute the money into family things. My two boys (7 and 8) didn't have any interest in cards for the most part as my youngest Travis, likes (swimming/electronics) and my oldest Jake, likes (hunting/fishing/being in the woods). Well as I got down to the end of selling, I was left with my most special cards. I had always told my oldest that those cards would be his. Fast forward, and after I sold the cards, my oldest Jake starts asking to see his cards. I put him off for a while, until I ultimately let him know that I sold the cards he was asking me to see. He was very very upset with me. It really hurt as I felt I had let him down! So......as a way to move on, he and I decided to work on something together that we could both get involved in and enjoy. Jake knew as most on CU know that I love Stan Musial. I love him for the player he was, but I equally love him for the person that he was. If you read about Stan Musial, and the way he lived his life, you can't help but want to be a better human being, and live life the way Stan Musial lived his.
Before I can move forward with this story, I have to say A HUGE THANK-YOU to Dave Kleppel (70ToppsCollector), as without his willingness to sell me back many of the cards I had sold him, this wouldn't be possible.
So as a way to honor Stan Musial and to try and educate others as to who and what Stan Musial is all about, we created the following website: Stan Musial Museum
Neither Jake nor I have any experience at building a website. So please keep that in mind before commenting. This is really our attempt at letting people know about Stan Musial, the player and more importantly the person.
We have alot of work to do on the site, as there are many more pages involving Stan outside the Ballpark that we want to add, but I wanted to share our start with the CU community. I have had alot of fun with this to date. Jake is always coming up with new ideas, and many of the subtle quotes and such are items that Jake has suggested. Most importantly, its been something that Jake and I have gotten to do together. He seems to enjoy it, and I LOVE IT!
Before I can move forward with this story, I have to say A HUGE THANK-YOU to Dave Kleppel (70ToppsCollector), as without his willingness to sell me back many of the cards I had sold him, this wouldn't be possible.
So as a way to honor Stan Musial and to try and educate others as to who and what Stan Musial is all about, we created the following website: Stan Musial Museum
Neither Jake nor I have any experience at building a website. So please keep that in mind before commenting. This is really our attempt at letting people know about Stan Musial, the player and more importantly the person.
We have alot of work to do on the site, as there are many more pages involving Stan outside the Ballpark that we want to add, but I wanted to share our start with the CU community. I have had alot of fun with this to date. Jake is always coming up with new ideas, and many of the subtle quotes and such are items that Jake has suggested. Most importantly, its been something that Jake and I have gotten to do together. He seems to enjoy it, and I LOVE IT!
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When my son is old enough, I hope to share similar moments with him and my favorite player...Clemente
Thanks for sharing and keep us updated on website.
Best of luck to you and Jake on your journey!!!
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep."
"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."
Collecting:
Any unopened Baseball cello and rack packs and boxes from the 1970's and early 1980s.
Good job starting the website!
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
T222's PSA 1 or better
Marc
That is awesome. You and I have spoken and done deals together. So you know I collect with my 12 year old son. We started when he was 7 years old. I am so happy for you that atleast one of the boys decided to enjoy this with you. I don't care how much you enjoyed it before, but it won't hold a candle to the enjoyment you have ahead of you.
Brian
1935 National Chicle
1961 Golden Press
1962 Bell Brand Dodgers
Top 200 cards in the hobby
Top 250 cards in the hobby
All time lakers
All time Dodgers
1957 Disney Characters
1965 Donruss Disneyland
1966 Get Smart
Brian
WTB: PSA 1 - PSA 3 Centered, High Eye Appeal 1950's Mantle
I'm a fan!
You and your son have created a wonderful tribute to one of the greatest players of all time. Congratulations!!!
Currently collecting 1934 Butterfinger, 1969 Nabisco, 1991 Topps Desert Shield (in PSA 9 or 10), and 1990 Donruss Learning Series (in PSA 10).
I'm excited to see you back and collecting, especially with your kids. I have a 5 and 2 1/2 year old that both love playing sports, but are too young to enjoy collecting YET.
Would you have any suggestions for a children's book about Stan?
https://www.psacard.com/psasetregistry/pdub1819/othersets/6204
bobsbbcards SGC Registry Sets
Hope you are able to add a few more Musial cards to your list from the National.
eyebone
Mark
T206 Set - 300/524
Dan, I think I need to just give you the password and username because I have no idea about "code" as you know from our conversation.
Paul, I am not aware of any children's Musial books. Jake personally likes "Stan the Man" buts that because of the pictures. He really got most of his information from the internet. He got super excited when he came across a picture of Stan Musial and Jackie Robinson, as he is familiar with Jackie Robinson from a report he did on him in February this year for Black History Month.
Nathan, Hoping to find a key card or two to add to my Musial collection for sure.
" He got super excited when he came across a picture of Stan Musial and Jackie Robinson, as he is familiar with Jackie Robinson from a report he did on him in February this year for Black History Month."
just brought a HUGE smile to my face, as i would do anything to be able to be a kid again.
Matt, you are an awesome Father and Human Being. Thank you so much for being part of this community.
WTB: PSA 1 - PSA 3 Centered, High Eye Appeal 1950's Mantle