#10…

Kevin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:58:48 +0000

The Twins are retiring old #10, for those that don’t know that is Tom, Mr. Kelly if your nasty.

Tom Kelly has a decent number of cards but this has always been my favorite.

Tom was the man. He was cool under pressure, never getting worked up. Some thought he was too chill, but you can’t argue with the results.

Two rings in 16 years aint too bad. Even much celebrated Tony LaRussa only had one more ring and he was a manager almost twice as long.

Hats off to TK.

-K-

For no good reason…

Kevin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 03:25:35 +0000

Love this card.

-K-

All starin’…

Kevin — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 22:54:54 +0000

I am excited for the NHL skills challenge competition tonight. Specifically one dude who will get to show his stuff in the hardest shot competition.

The way the NHL currently breaks down the teams is the greatest. Having two guys be captains select teams in a draft format is the best. It gives you squads that can be a ton of fun, and who doesn’t like seeing the potential for teammates to face off against one another.

I wish the NBA would do something similar. Then again that is pretty much how we got the current Miami Heat squad.

-K-

Great signature…

Kevin — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:53:17 +0000

I am not gonna go crazy and say it’s the best all time, that distinction belongs to Chris Johnson, but check out this sweet signature.

Sweet, right?

It’s not the easiest to read but it’s skillfully presented. It has a great stylish look.

You can tell he takes his time.

It helps that the guy with such a nice auto is such a badass.Based on his reputation I would have expected something a little less refined, like a smudged happy face covered in blood or something.

-K-

Imitation the sincerest form…

Kevin — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 04:39:54 +0000

Check it

Topps recent preview images of their newest giveaway for Topps series 1

I like it, but it looks kinda familier…

…where have I seen it before?

Just saying.

-K-

Bold prediction…

Kevin — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:59:08 +0000

I say by the end of the NBA season this card will be the most valuable card in my collection.

It is currently selling for around $200. If K Love can keep it up and finishes in the top pack for scoring and take the title for rebounds he could start moving into D Rose and Kevin Durrant territory. I am not saying he will be the same value as these guys just in that league. If he some how wins the scoring title I could see it heading north of a G.

I picked this guy up for less than $30 a few years ago, not a bad get.

-K-

Hells yeah!

Kevin — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:36:30 +0000

Check out this picture from the Panini blog.

I envy them

As a grizzled older and jaded collector I am part of the hobby that has to immediately think of the value of any card I bust. Don’t lie and tell me you don’t think about it, we all do.

These guys are like my son and his buddies, getting cards alone is the goal. When asked his favorite card my son answers “hockey”. If you ask me I have to qualify it with my favorite auto, relic, rookie or my favorite I pulled myself versus my favorite ebay pick up. For him it is simple, it’s just hockey.

-K-

Forget Eli…

Kevin — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:16:45 +0000

For some reason Eli Manning’s comments at the beginning of the season calling himself an elite QB has caused “controversy”. I don’t get why anyone would get all worked up over Eli, or any QB for that matter, saying he is elite. I mean would you want a QB that say “Yeah I’m just OK.”

Anyway

This got me thinking. If Eli wins another ring does he move into the number 1 Giants QB spot?

I say No. That spot belongs to one guy and one guy only.

I don’t want to brag but a few facts about this card:

- It is his rookie card
- It is all mine

Booyah

The Hoss took over for an injured Phil Simms in mid December 1990 and took the Giants on a crazy run that ended with a Super Bowl win. Plus he has a hall of fame caliber mustache.

That aint no ironic hipster growth, that is a no joke ‘stache.

Up until he took over he had thrown just over 100 yards in his 7 years as a back up.

Even though his rookie season was 1984 his first card didn’t show up until 1990. In an age where even 7th rounders get a handful of cards it’s crazy to imagine waiting 7 years for a dude to show up on cardboard.

-K-

Next stop, Cooperstown?

Kevin — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:18:57 +0000

I am a little late with this, but whatever.

After 17 season, 4 World Series titles and a mess of other achievements #20 is calling it quits.

His production has dropped and last season it became obvious the old man’s service were no longer needed by the Yankees.

He could have found some swings as a DH for another team but he decided to just bow out. A pretty classy move. It will help his legacy for sure. I don’t fault guys that hang on a few extra years though but I do like a dude that plays his entire career in one uniform.

He had a great run, the aforementioned rings, as well as playing in two other fall classics. He was also a 5 time all-star.

Most importantly he and fellow Yankees Jeter and Mo were the face of the late ’90s early ’00s Yankees. Love them or hate them you must admit they had a hell of a run.

He also picked up 5 silver sluggers. All in all not too bad for a 24th rounder.

His numbers were solid for a catcher and that combined with his place on 4 world championship squads gives him a solid shot at the Hall. It may not be fair but pinstripes has it’s privileges.

I always liked Jorge and hate to see him go. I have a decent chunk of his cards, my favorite being this guy.

-K-

Card envy…

Kevin — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:52:49 +0000

I saw this card on the old interwebs the other day.

Day-um, what a beaut.

It’s part of group of cards going up for auction from a private collection.

I am not the biggest Rose fan, in fact he seems like a bit of a jerk, but you can’t deny the coolness factor of this card. I placed it #3 on my all time greatest Topps list. It is such an epic and timeless card. This example in particular is amazing. look at those corners and color. Sweetness.

I would love to have this card simpley because of it’s significance to baseball and the hobby.

I bet it sells for well over $50, easy.

-K-