“Gotta be Mr. Gwynn today”, says Pastor Rich. In light of the sad news of Tony Gwynn’s passing, I agree. Tony Gwynn was simply Mr. Padre, playing for the team for his entire career (1982-2001). Not only that, he represented the town of San Diego growing up there as well…
Our Boys of Summer APBA League is on its All-Star break now. Last night was the big game between the National League and the American League. For those who want a good recap, check out Shawn Baier’s game summary. Shawn has a career as a sportswriter, in my opinion. Well…
Judging by his 1934 card, it’s pretty evident that James ‘Cowboy’ Winford didn’t hit ball much. Sure enough, in three plate appearances, the Cardinal pitcher walked twice and struck out once. Split G GS PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO BA OBP SLG 1934 Totals…
Here’s a recent Terrible card. It’s 2013 Danny Espinosa of the Washington Nationals and to my interests, also of the Illowa APBA League’s Green Rock Bombers. I faced him this past weekend when playing the IAL’s commissioner Mike Bunch. For the Nats, Danny Espinosa hit just .158 in 2013. He…
This past weekend, the Illowa APBA League got together in a hotel in Bettendorf, Iowa for some league action. All ten teams were represented. Don Smith never forgets his homerun duck call. It seems he got plenty of chances to use it last weekend, too. According to Chicago Highlander manager…
The younger version of this guy has been getting a lot of press in the Monsters-Terribles Series. Johnny Bench may have been “Terrible” in his rookie year of 1967 but by 1970 he was an MVP. The Reds catcher won the award as well as getting an All-Star nod and…
Last night at our favorite coffee shop, my friend John Brandeberry and I got together for a little APBA. We played our June Illowa APBA League series. The score doesn’t matter. We just had a great time. We played our series instead of at this weekend’s league get together because…
John Roberts posted this beauty on Facebook a few days ago. This reprint of Matt Herges 2001 card has something rather critical missing. Why yes, I believe a pitching grade is in order. For what it’s worth, those in on the discussion think Herges should get a B* for his…
1931 Josh Gibson hits for the cycle in lucky Game Seven The tension was high in the stands as the players took the field in Game Seven of the Monsters-Terribles series. Coming back to Desperation Field, the home town fans were excited after the close 6-2 Game 6. Alas, the…
I found this Charlie Moss APBA card in my 1934 card which has plenty of fun cards in it. Moss simply batted 10 times and hit two singles as a backup catcher for the Philadelphia Athletics. He scored three runs and drove in one. Split G GS PA AB R…