This is a Monster Card that is well overdue. The pitcher who all pitchers are compared. It’s Ed Walsh of 1908. In 1908, ‘Big Ed’ went 40-15 with the Chicago White Stockings. In 464 innings, 66 games and 49 starts, he compiled 269 strikeouts, 42 complete games, and 11 shutouts,…
Hamels and Lewis are Tired, Price is Worn Out and Cook just has the Itch We’re a couple weeks into the BBW Boys of Summer APBA League and so far, I’m enjoying it more than I probably thought I would. One of more interesting features I find intriguing is Advanced…
I am so ready to play my Terribles vs Monsters series, I can taste it! Three more polls to go. Now, you get your chance to vote on the Monsters thirdbaseman. For a while, this position had been ignored by the Hall of Fame and had few inductees (that’s been…
by Scott Fennessy 9/18/1905 Chicago, IL The Cubs begin their home stand against their most hated rivals the Cardinals. The Cards have had a tough year and hope to avenge the thumping the Cubs laid on them the other day in St. Louis. They send Win Kellum to the hill.…
Two weeks ago, I did a Weird Card for Dan Murphy’s 14-laden 1969 card. Turns out, he had a penchant for turning out strange APBA cards. Scott Veatch passes this one on to me. This card is from 1970 when Danny moved to south side to pitch for the Sox. …
This is Dwight Gooden’s 1985 card. As Rich Zawadski put it, he was the “first A&C starter since 1978 Ron Guidry (1981 Nolan Ryan – Strike) and the last until 1995 Greg Maddux (1994 Maddux – Strike).” At the ripe age of 20, Doc Gooden had a career year for…
by Scott Fennessy Funny when the Beatles sing this phrase it’s a great song. Unfortunately when you hit that 23 with runners on the corners it just ended your game. For me the upside is that there is one less third baseman headed for the trainer’s room. I know it’s…
What do you get when you have part Monster Card and part Terrible Card? It’s certainly a candidate for a Weird Card Wednesday. Scott Veatch found this Tommy Harper card of 1969 which is pretty wild. I’ve not found one quite like it. Definitely a card in need of…
Brian Ross recommended this week’s Terrible Card, 2011 Adam Rosales. It’s so recent, I’m surprised I missed it. After a decent year in 2010 for the A’s (.271, 7 HR in 255 AB), Rosales didn’t get much playing time in 2011 and didn’t do much with what he had. He…
Pastor Rich Zawadski made a pitch for 1961 Wally Post for this week’s Monster Card Monday. Now here’s a clutch card! In limited play, Wally Post hit 16 homers in 282 at-bats for the Cincinnati Reds in 1961. I didn’t even bother putting his steals down below since he didn’t…