Aloha, everybody,
In my last post, I mentioned a surprise package that I received from mi hermano, Wes - which I had misplaced.
It turns out the cards had been placed in a cabinet where I store my card shipping supplies. Perhaps by me, and then forgotten? This is very likely.
The important thing is, they were found, and now I can give them their proper thanks in a post, before they are filtered into my binders.
Leading off is Jackie in a mini variation. Sweet.
Just like a surprise fistful of cards is sweet. You see, good ol' Wes doesn't blog as often as he used to, but the man hasn't left behind his generous ways of dropping cards on old friends (and hermanos). Wes just rolls like that, which is why blogging or not, he will always be one of my trading mentors and inspirations.
Here's a blast from the past, from the days card companies were flailing about, trying to merge computer tech and the net with collecting.
I checked the web address, which is now a dead end. *Sigh*
How about a great photo of Kenley Jansen on a numbered card?
With a card back that the stat-heads will love...
Here's a fantastic addition to my Pedro as a Dodger collection...
New Bowmans are always welcome...
New, shiny Bowmans even more so...
Here are some tribute cards...
This here's a copy of the '52 WS program cover...
Finally, a couple of very well preserved '87 Don Russ Opening Day Dodgers. Those '87s are always chipped around the edges, so I'm very happy to receive these upgrades.
THANKS very much for the surprise cards, Wes! The pile I have for you is growing, but I want to make one more trip to the card show before mail day.
Aloaha!
Aloha, everybody,
The Dodgers have sealed up their shot at the playoffs, and today's final game of the season is pretty much a throwaway, so I figured this would be a good time to show off some football cards that I recently picked up at the card show.
The Rams are back in LA, and I'm giving them my allegiance since they were my team before moving away. That said, when the Rams left LA, I became a Raiders fan.
The Silver and Black remain my number one team, and theirs are the cards I'm collecting. Of course, my favorite Raiders are the squad that brought a super bowl win to Los Angeles. That day at the show, I decided to pick up cards from that group, and even better if I could get the LA Coliseum as a backdrop.
The Raiders had a few great QBs over their long and storied history. Unfortunately, they had some of their worst when they were in LA. They also had my personal favorite QB, Jim Plunkett.
Speaking of personal faves, here's my vote for the greatest RB of my generation. Mr. Marcus Allen. What a joy it was to watch this man run. Through my binocs, I watched Marcus squeeze through holes that I didn't think a mouse could get through.
I wonder if there are any "Air Marcus" cards out there. I've got to get me one of those!
Timmy Brown. Nuff said.
And now my all-time favorite Raider. The man who's jersey I wore to every Raiders game...
The Legend...
...and his equally capable counterpart on the other end of the field.
While I wore Howie's jersey, my cousin (RIP) always wore Matt Millen's...
Unsung hero...
Finally, another legend...
Bo wasn't with the Super Bowl Raiders, but of course, he's gonna be in my collection. Boy, he was something to see in action as well.
I saw very few of Bo's baseball games, but watched him just about every time he was on the football field. I was at the Coliseum when he suffered his career-ending injury. What a shame.
Bo never seemed bitter or resentful that his playing days were cut short, so I'm sure not going to be. I'm just glad I had the pleasure of watching the man play.
Aloha!
