Song of the Day

Preston wins Trivia... again!

Look below and you will see Dick Howser's card claiming him to be the '61 ROY while Don Schwall's 1964 Topps only mentions Schwall as a "rookie sensation" in 1961. The first card, Willie Kirkland, answers the question you didn't find an answer too. Either way, great job.

P RO,

here are your winnings this round. A couple of oldies and some fresh off the printer 2012 Allen & Ginter's.

BREAKDANCING MIDGETS

If you're having a bad HandyJ Season, maybe this will lift your spirits.

Trade Deadline is Aug 26th

Strained Hamstrings have Wandy Rodriguez, Jonathan Papelbon, Matt Kemp, Andre Ethier and Brian McCann ready to move.

Hunks Clubhouse would like to move Ike Davis, Lance Berkman, John Axford and Clayton Richard in exchange for SP/RP.

i have the runs! is looking to deal Chase Headley, Jordan Schafer, Christian Friedrich and Carlos Zambrano. In return, he is asking for CI, MI, OF, SP.

Cleveland Steamers would like a power bat.

And finally, word on the street is Jacque Strap Jones* is putting together a blockbuster deal.

*Team name as of press time

Popped Quiz

Leave you answer for each question in the comments section, numbered 1-10. There are plenty of great prizes based on how well you do, like 2012 Allen & Ginter relic cards, base cards, and vintage Topps from the 60's and 70's.

The only home run to win game 7 of a World Series was hit by who?

Joe Carter, Toronto Blue JaysRuss Snyder, Baltimore OriolesChico Ruiz, Cincinnati RedsBill Mazeroski, Pittsburgh Pirates

This player was the A.L. rookie of the year in 1961.

Manny Jimenez, K.C. AthleticsDick Howser, K.C. AthleticsCamilo Pascual, Minn. TwinsTito Francona, Cleveland Indians

This Pirates pitcher relieved in 9 straight games in 1957.

Roy FaceJoe GibbonHarvey HaddixBob Friend

This uni-browed OF-1B homered in his first major league at-bat for the Cardinals in 1954.

Chuck MillerGene OliverWally MoonRon Taylor

This OF hit four consecutive homers twice in 1961.

Willie Kirkland, IndiansBob Bruce, Colt 45'sDon Nottebart, Colt 45'sEd Baily, Giants

While with the Red Sox in 1942, Johnny Pesky led the A.L. in hits with 205. He eventually returned to the Red Sox in 1946. What team did he play for from '43-'45?

IndiansThe ArmyBravesThe Navy

Former Cubs pitcher Dennis Lamp made his MLB debut in 1978. What year did the Cubs draft him?

1971197319751976

This "Baby Bird" hit two home runs in one game as a starting pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles back in August of 1961.

Jerry WalkerSteve BarberMilton PappasChuck Estrada

What former OF was nicknamed "suitcase"?

Keith LampardHarry SimpsonBilly ConigliaroLee Richard

How many times did Babe Ruth lead the A.L. in batting?

5301

Rummage Sale Bazinga! Part One

What a deal I stumbled upon after work this morning. I checked out a garage sale in Mahomet that advertised sports cards and boy oh boy! I'm assuming the previous owner wasn't present at today's sale because I bought about 700 Topps baseball and football cards from the 1970's for $8. The box of football cards was priced at $4 while the baseball cards were 10 for a quarter. The sale was being ran by two Jr high  girls(maybe mom was on break). They were struggling with the math of how much to charge me. I said, "hey yo, every fourty cards is a buck". They looked at each other and one said, "Uh, i guess, like, four dollars for that one...so then, eight dollars all together"? Bargin. 

Now, the football cards were labeled "70's Topps football" so there wasn't any reason to check them out one by one, I was going to buy them. I briefly thumbed through the baseball and saw enough with "Sweet Lou", Filipe Alou and Randy Hundley to know I would buy the full box. Listening to the HandyJ song of the week the entire 17 minute drive back to Champaign, I forgot about my purchase. 

I finally grabbed a handful out a couple hours after I got home. The following are the highlights of what I found. Soon I will post by 50's and 60's Topps I purchased two weekends ago from an older gentleman in Savoy. Enjoy with this weeks song!

 

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