A couple days ago, I posted an article about some of the things we (or at least I) think about when attempting an APBA replay. That post hit on some of the more abstract thought processes that go into a baseball replay. I encourage you to read it especially for…
With the holidays finished, I’m now beginning to think of my 1966 replay. Rather than rushing in and rolling the dice, I’m thinking this through. In order to have a successful replay, what does an APBA fan need to think about before “opening day”? Well, there are plenty of logistical…
This week in MCM, there’s a bit of twist. He’s a Monster in two different ways. I’m talking about 1989 Mitch Williams of the Chicago Cubs. With his hitting card you’re taking the good with the bad. Reliever Williams sports five 1s on his card. After that though, there are…
It’s a new year. The 2011 baseball disks and cards are out. It’s about time to do another interview with APBA CEO John Herson. Mr. Herson has already graciously agreed to take a few questions from us. I’m opening the floor to APBA Blog readers for potential questions for the…
I just happened across this Wisconsin Historical Society page while searching the web. It’s a fluff piece asking media celebrities what their favorite toys were as a child. Newspaper columnist Doug Moe had a good answer: I had the APBA baseball game and the Strat-O-Matic football game. They were both…
After Doug Burg and I were finishing up with his APBA Fan Profile I did of him, we talked over email about his APBA Baseball Card 12 List. I offered to host the “12 List” on The APBA Blog servers to reach a wider audience and Doug thought that was…
This should bring back some memories from a couple years ago… Geoffrey Giordano found this video gem and posted it to his APBA Football Facebook page. It’s the New York Times coverage of the 2009 APBA Convention. YouTube link Featured in the report are interviews with Marc Rinaldi, Lynne…
Name: Doug Burg League: Yesterday APBA Baseball League Claim to Fame: Maintains the APBA 12 Publication List Doug Burg has a few good reasons to be known in the APBA community. One, he is the commissioner of the Yesterday APBA Baseball League. In its 11th year now, YABL is one…
Paul Dylan over at One for Five is already thinking about his endeavor to organize his APBA Soccer league. He’s giving it lots of thought and has posted a manifesto of a successful league. In my opinion, it’s not specific to any sport and can be applied to any APBA…
I like this Roy Campanella card. This particular one comes from APBA’s 1953 reprint set which was published in 1985. In addition to the power (1-1-5-6) and the all-around hitting (55-7), he’s got that nasty Catcher (9). I think that’s what puts it over the top for me. If that…