With nine 14s and twenty-one 24s, this 1962 Wes Stock card from the Baltimore Orioles probably has the most occurrences of the number ‘4’ that I’ve ever seen. The six result numbers on Wes Stock’s card that AREN’T a 14 or a 24: 12-25, 34-12, 45-36, 51-23, 53-21 and 65-35. …
Jackie Kubiszyn was a Cleveland Indian infielder tryout in 1961 who played short, third and second. He batted .214, well enough to warrant a second year. Unfortunately, this Crimson Tide product didn’t pan out in his sophomore year. In 1962, he batted .169 in 59 at bats for the 6th…
In light of his recent induction to the Hall of Fame, here is Greg Maddux’ 1994 APBA card. In 1994, Maddux went 16-6 which would be great in any year but that was the strike-shortened season and his Braves had only played 114 games as a team that year. Maddux’…
Both the Monsters and the Terribles were looking forward to the Midseason Doubleheader Gala at Winners Park. However, ‘22 Rogers Hornsby and ‘13 Walter Johnson gave the Monsters fans something to remember the day. It was business as usual for Johnson as he pitched his second consecutive no-hitter in Game…
by Scott Fennessy Chicago, IL 10/8/1905 The Cubs play their final scheduled regular season game today against the St. Louis Cardinals. The Cardinals have looked horrible against the Cubs most of the year, but have really looked good the last couple of games. Today sees Charles Brown face Jake Weimer…
Hope those are all 66s, Doug!
The top seeded 1905 White Sox faced the lowly 1901 Dodgers who pulled a big upset in round one have an even bigger hurdle as they pitching rich White Sox. This version of the Sox is basically the pre-cursor to the hitless wonders who won the World Series in 1906…
There’s nothing too odd about the numbers on this 1966 David Dowling card… until you look at his stats. Dowling pitched just one game for the ‘66 Cubs. Not only that, it was a complete game win. He gave up ten hits but gave up just two runs and walked…
by Scott Fennessy Pittsburgh, PA 10/5/1905 The Cubs play the Pirates in a quick two game road trip before going home to face the Cardinals in a one game season finale. Today the Cubs send Ed Reulbach, who has faded late in his last start against Sam Leever. Sam has…
Cy Perkins was a useful, if not spectacular catcher who played 15 seasons for the Philadelphia Athletics during his career that lasted from 1915 to 1934. This card represents his last season with the A’s in 1930. While Bill Terry, Chuck Klein and Hack Wilson were racking up stats for…