With the World Series starting tonight, I figured I’d show
off a contest prize I won from Josh over at Royals and Randoms from his
Baseball Sheep contest waaaaay back in the spring. I’m sure when Josh had this
contest, he didn’t think he’d be getting ready to watch the Royals in the World
Series on October 21..or reading a post about the winnings five months later. Oops.
As for the World Series, I can honestly say I don’t care who
wins. I’d love for it to be a good, competitive series. Go American League and
DH, I guess? Pitchers batting is dumb.
Moving on, here’s some of the winnings Josh sent me. I finished
second in the contest. Not bad, eh? It was a big ‘ol box of cards I received,
so here are some highlights.
We’ll start with the hits since you all hate base cards
(kidding, kidding). A very cool jeter All-Star manupatch from Upper Deck. I
didn’t know manupatches were being made so long ago. I thought it was a recent
Topps thing.
Two more hits in the form of future Yankee first basemen
Greg Bird (no, really), and a catcher they should have kept.
I like this Jeter Stadium Club, mid-bubble with a guest
appearance by Cal Ripkin. Pretty cool.
I love it when unforgettable moments make it on cards. The ‘double
stolen base’ by Johnny Damon in the 2009 World Series was so cool, and I’m glad
it made it into this set.
There was NO SHORTAGE of vintage, which is always most
appreciated. Let’s start off with Thurman Munson. I will never, ever say no to
a vintage Munson card. How could you? Just look at that face!
Here’s a couple more, including a near-complete 1976 Topps
team set. Freaking great stuff!
Thanks, Josh. Good luck in the World Series!
