This suggestion of 1908 Sam Crawford comes from Scott Fennessy, I believe. As Ty Cobb’s teammate, Crawford really held his own during his career. His stats are littered with bold marks showing he could best the Georgia Peach. In 1908, Crawford hit .311 and led the AL with seven homeruns.…
Friend Scott Fennessy recently received a 1950 set in the mail and shared a couple standouts with me. This was stood out. It’s multi-faceted Bob Lemon.
I heard from my friend Bob Eller who I haven’t seen in a while. He and Jim Saska went to highly awaited Ed Zack Memorial Tournament. Bob sent this report and provided a couple photos! Two Chicagoland APBA Tournament veterans were among 20 players at the Ed Zack Memorial Tournament…
It’s hard to believe that after all these years this card hasn’t been posted yet. I’m talking about Honus Wagner’s 1908 APBA card.
Friend and frequent contributor Scott Fennessy has finished his 1908 National League replay! He emailed me and wanted to share with The APBA Blog audience.
You may have read Rod Caborn’s professional looking recap of his 1916 replay.
He wasn’t done yet.
Rod finished off the project with the World Series between the Brooklyn Robins and Boston Red Sox.
Ironically, the two of the best pitchers in the National League let fans down in the 1966 All-Star Classic. It was Oriole Frank Robinson who made headlines with two homeruns.
Rod Caborn has finished his 1916 NL replay and has released another corresponding Yearbook which is amazing. I shouldn’t be surprised by now but each time, the diligence and detail Rod puts into his replay documentation is astounding.
Last weekend, the Illowa APBA League conducted its 50th annual draft to start off the 2024 season. There were a total of 65 players, almost all rookies chosen. Of those, eight came to my team, the Twin City Thunderchickens.
This past weekend in Downers Grove, the Illowa APBA League finished up the 2023 season with postseason series, conducted its 50th annual draft and got a good head start on the 2024 season.