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Before you knew him as The Rifleman he was a Brooklyn Dodger first baseman trying to stick with the big club. Heck, before that he was a forward for the Boston Celtics . Chuck Connors was a man who could do anything. He was athletically gifted and had a flare for acting. His hit show, The ...
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Here are some great Dodger items I found on eBay recently. Below is a UPI Press Photo of Preacher Roe being congratulated by his Dodger teammates after winning the 2 nd game of the 1949 World Series against the Yankees. eBay Auction: Roe Photo : In my opinion, the best vintage photos you can ...
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New York Yankees
As a sports collector geek I find this intriguing. Unfortunately, I live on the West Coast and I rent currently so this announcement is lost on me, but I'm sure there are some worthy folks out there who could use some organization and makeover help. I believe this show may coincide with the ...
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Los Angeles Dodgers
Above is this weeks "Card of the Week" and it features a surprised Torii Hunter. The card is a 2008 Topps Heritage card that borrows its designed from the vintage 1959 Topps set. In this card, Torii Hunter looks as shocked as anyone as he pulled off a double-whammy of season ending awards. He ...
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Torii Hunter
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Los Angeles Angels
Only 3 1/2 months til Spring Training. Lemke shows off his recent creation of a 1969 Steve Garvey rookie card. How did I miss this? Night Owl Cards made a great post back in August celebrating Hideo Nomo's birthday. He shows off a bunch of Nomo cards. It's awesome. Sully writes a great ...
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Los Angeles Dodgers
Hunt Auction is once again holding their 6th Annual Live Auction at the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory this month. There are some "doozies" here including a complete run of autographed & game-used Baseball All-Star jerseys (including Dodgers Broxton , Billingsley & Hudson ) from ...
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Los Angeles Dodgers
Tommy Lasorda
Pee Wee Reese
Jackie Robinson
A hearty congratulations to both Matt Kemp and Orlando Hudson for winning Gold Gloves in their respective positions. For Matt this is his first Gold Glove award, and I suspect it won't be his last. From the press release: " Kemp led all Major League center fielders and ranked third among all ...
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Orlando Hudson
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Matt Kemp
As declared by President Woodrow Wilson, "a day to be dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be thereafter celebrated and known as 'Armistice Day'." It has since been renamed Veterans' Day. We honor, on this day, the men and women who have served this country. YouTube Link : Also, ...
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Roy Halladay
My life as a hockey fanatic began around the time Luc Robitaille first stepped on the ice wearing a Kings purple and gold jersey. He was immediately magic on the ice. He scored his first goal on the very first shift when he touched the puck for the first as a NHL professional. He was ...
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Hall of Fame
This is one of the most mesmerizing cards I've ever seen. It is from the1984 Donruss set, and features old-time Dodger Ken Landreaux in the midst of checking his swing. This card always makes me a little loopy since the off-focus background reminds me of a psychedelic trip through a Grateful ...
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Los Angeles Dodgers
Dee Gordon and Brian Cavazos - Galvez have been named 2009 Topps Minor League Players of the Year for their play in their respective leagues. One interesting note is that former Dodger prospect Carlos Santana, who was a part of the trade for Casey Blake, was also a winner for his outstanding ...
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Los Angeles Dodgers
A congratulations to Luc Robitaille on his induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame this coming Monday. "On the lighter side, the good thing about me is I never had a step (quick move up ice), so I never lost it," he said. "That's why, maybe, I was able to play 19 years." Here is a great photo ...
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Vin Scully
Hall of Fame
( pic link: eBay ) Not only is Dodger scout, Gary Nickels, being inducted into the Midwest Scouts Association Hall of Fame in a couple of days, but he also has had an illustrious career as a print advertising pitchman for State Farm. Check it out above. Also, check out the press release below ...
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Los Angeles Dodgers
Hall of Fame
(Photo courtesy of Jon SooHoo/ LA Dodgers) We get word today that the Dodgers have declined Jon Garland's 2010 mutual option. Read about it here . That's too bad. Garland has always been a dependable innings eater. Since 2002, he has never pitched less than 191 innings. Hopefully, the ...
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Los Angeles Dodgers
Jon Garland
If you are a college basketball fan then you may know the name of Lee Pfund . From 1951 to 1975 he coached the basketball team at Wheaton College. Over those years he won five College Conference of Illinois (CCI) championships, captured the 1956-57 Small College National Championship and had a ...
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Legendary Auctions recently had a bunch of vintage press photos on eBay for sale. Below are some choice examples featuring our beloved boys in blue. O'Malley and a whole cadre of Dodger fans from the old borough of Brooklyn cheer on the Dodgers before the 1963 World Series against the Yankees. ...
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Walter Alston
Duke Snider
Don Drysdale
Jackie Robinson
Walter O'Malley
This week's "Card of the Week" is in honor of the Phillies and my hope that they kick some Yankee butt. Above is Mike Schmidt's unusual 1983 Donruss Baseball card. What makes this card so strange is that he is wearing the wrong number. The Phillies faithful know him from his recognizable #20, ...
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Philadelphia Phillies
Mike Schmidt
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The McCourt drama is a case of "He Said, She Said." I am finding it hard to ignore it all, but I will do my damnedest. As a side note, I'm really starting to hate TMZ. The 2010 NHL Draft will be held in Los Angeles in June. At least that's the current inside scoop from Rich Hammond. Here's a ...
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Ned Colletti
Jamie McCourt
Sandy Koufax
I thought I would ad a few more 2009 Dodger themed Triple Thread cards found on eBay. I really like the look of these cards. I really just wish packs were more affordable. Of course, if you only shop on eBay you can get any specific card you want without paying almost a couple hundred bucks for ...
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Duke Snider
Roy Campanella
Andre Ethier
Hall of Fame
Terry Murray, who is currently the LA Kings head coach, played for the California Golden Seals hockey club in the Bay Area in the early 70's. He passed along a funny story about team owner Charlie O. Finley, who happened to own the Oakland A's at the time. “It was a playoff game, but not the ...
