I collected baseball cards from the late '80s through 2002. Then I went to college and when I came out, I was lost. There were too many brands, sets, choices, relics, autos, parallels, variations. It was a turn off. However, I slowly made my way back. So here is my attempt to venture back into the hobby. I'll buy a few packs of cards here and there, comment on some cards I have, send out some TTMs, and follow the progress of my Topps Yankees Project.
Showing posts with label My Sports Obsession. Show all posts
Showing posts with label My Sports Obsession. Show all posts
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Cards from My Sports Obsession
Jeff from My Sports Obsession surprised me with a few Yankee cards the other day. I plugged his blog to another blogger, so Jeff sent these as a thank you. Completely unnecessary but very appreciated. Thanks, Jeff!
Friday, August 19, 2011
Quest for '68 Topps Game: Harmon Killebrew
Last week, I posted that I was going to chase the 1968 Topps Game insert set. Now, I'm not a set builder at all, but I've always liked these little cards, and with only 33 cards in the set, it's an affordable vintage set to build despite having guys like Mantle and Aaron in it.
The Diamond King responded to my post and said that he had a Harmon Killebrew with a "22" written on it that he would send me - free of charge! Lo and behold, here is the sweet card he sent me. This is my second card in the set:
I'm not worried about condition, as I am building this set for fun. The Diamond King also sent me some great Yankee cards that I'll show off in a later post. Thanks again for your generosity!
Also, there is a contest going on over at My Sports Obsession. The cutoff is today at 5pm, so get your comment in!
The Diamond King responded to my post and said that he had a Harmon Killebrew with a "22" written on it that he would send me - free of charge! Lo and behold, here is the sweet card he sent me. This is my second card in the set:
I'm not worried about condition, as I am building this set for fun. The Diamond King also sent me some great Yankee cards that I'll show off in a later post. Thanks again for your generosity!
Also, there is a contest going on over at My Sports Obsession. The cutoff is today at 5pm, so get your comment in!
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Great cards from My Sports Obsession
A few weeks ago, I sent Jeff from My Sports Obsession a 2011 Heritage Green Refractor of Paul Konerko. Jeff then responded by sending me an awesome package of cards. I'm a little depleted of White Sox right now, but rest assured, Jeff, I'll be sending a package your way in the near future.
The highlights are started off my two relics: A Jason Giambi Fleer Ultra Game Used Base and a Mike Mussina away jersey relic from Bazooka. The Giambi is awesome. It's very Fleer Ultraish..a lot of colors and the moon. It's really nice looking. The "Moonshots" font reminds me of 2011 Opening Day Stadium Lights. I featured the back of the card too because it doesn't say it's a used base from a Yankees game. Do you think it's implied? Or could this just be a used base from any old game? The Moose is just a very nice, big jersey swatch.
Next, and Upper Deck Clear Path to Greatness Colter Bean clear cut auto. This card is AWESOME! I love clear cuts. Always have. Where you see white on the card, it's actually clear, but it wasn't scanning well so I placed a piece of paper behind it. Bean was never given much of a chance to perform in NY. This is such a beautiful card I can't get over it.
This is a nice 2011 Bowman Jeter Orange Parallel numbered to 250. It might actually be my lowest #'d Jeter card.
A 1978 Topps Thurman Munson? Yes please. I always get mad that I never got the chance to see Thurm play. Sure I've seen video and stuff, but it's hard for me to appreciate him like I know I should. I would have loved to see him.
Lots of 2011 Bowman goodness, including a few of my favorites - Manny Banuelos and Gary Sanchez.
Two Bowman's Best - Cano and ARod. I only had a blue Gary Sanchez and none of these red ones. I like them.
A 2011 Heritage Mickey Mantle/Prince Fielder. I don't really get the connection, but OK. I actually thought it was CC Sabathia in a Milwaukee uniform when I first saw the card.
Shiny Mantle and a dude named George.
And finally, nearly a full Gypsy Queen team set. Love it!
Jeff, thanks again! As I mentioned, I'll put something together to send your way.
The highlights are started off my two relics: A Jason Giambi Fleer Ultra Game Used Base and a Mike Mussina away jersey relic from Bazooka. The Giambi is awesome. It's very Fleer Ultraish..a lot of colors and the moon. It's really nice looking. The "Moonshots" font reminds me of 2011 Opening Day Stadium Lights. I featured the back of the card too because it doesn't say it's a used base from a Yankees game. Do you think it's implied? Or could this just be a used base from any old game? The Moose is just a very nice, big jersey swatch.
Next, and Upper Deck Clear Path to Greatness Colter Bean clear cut auto. This card is AWESOME! I love clear cuts. Always have. Where you see white on the card, it's actually clear, but it wasn't scanning well so I placed a piece of paper behind it. Bean was never given much of a chance to perform in NY. This is such a beautiful card I can't get over it.
This is a nice 2011 Bowman Jeter Orange Parallel numbered to 250. It might actually be my lowest #'d Jeter card.
A 1978 Topps Thurman Munson? Yes please. I always get mad that I never got the chance to see Thurm play. Sure I've seen video and stuff, but it's hard for me to appreciate him like I know I should. I would have loved to see him.
Lots of 2011 Bowman goodness, including a few of my favorites - Manny Banuelos and Gary Sanchez.
Two Bowman's Best - Cano and ARod. I only had a blue Gary Sanchez and none of these red ones. I like them.
A 2011 Heritage Mickey Mantle/Prince Fielder. I don't really get the connection, but OK. I actually thought it was CC Sabathia in a Milwaukee uniform when I first saw the card.
Shiny Mantle and a dude named George.
And finally, nearly a full Gypsy Queen team set. Love it!
Jeff, thanks again! As I mentioned, I'll put something together to send your way.
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