Dan

Just a lowly collector, trying to make his way in the sport's card world.

Steel Drivin’ Man

Steel Drivin’ Man

I’m trying to wrap my head around how Topps issues a relic card of someone who does not exist. Of course in legend old steel driver John raced a steam drill at Big Bend Tunnel. Before the steam drill could beat him down, he hammered his fool self to death. Thus man makes a last […]

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Around the Carding Blogosphere for October 7, 2011

Around the Carding Blogosphere for October 7, 2011

On Education Challenges 1954 Topps Cartoons – Honorable Mentions Hooray! I’ve got my act together! 2011 Topps Lineage: ’75 Minis FOR TRADE Digest powered by RSS Digest

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Around the Carding Blogosphere for October 6, 2011

Around the Carding Blogosphere for October 6, 2011

Bridging the Gap — Harmon Killebrew 2012 Topps Heritage Preview White Lies Skip is One Step Closer 2011 Topps Tier One Preview Delivery Time! Mail Cheers Me Up! Playoff Peformers: Mr. October 2011 Nominees I accidentally won this card Garage Sale Packs #11 2011 Topps Products: A Plea from the Common Collector Digest powered by […]

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Around the Carding Blogosphere for October 5, 2011

Around the Carding Blogosphere for October 5, 2011

The Mick in lieu of toons Orange Blossom Special Is Eric Decker for Real? Digest powered by RSS Digest

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Around the Carding Blogosphere for October 4, 2011

Around the Carding Blogosphere for October 4, 2011

Blow Out the Candles — October 4 Barry Larkin Collection 111: 1990 Fleer – League Standouts – #1 Variations on a theme Victor Cruz! Is ESPN Trying to Out-Do the Sports Illustrated Curse? Game Used Jockstrap? Elastic Waistband? Holy Grail Digest powered by RSS Digest

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Around the Carding Blogosphere for October 3, 2011

Around the Carding Blogosphere for October 3, 2011

1953 Topps Cartoon – DIY Version Blow Out the Candles — October 3 September 2011 Group Break Recap 2011 MLB Predictions: How’d I Do? I just blue myself Peanuts Anniversary Sunday Stickee Who had 6 RBI in an ALDS Game? Sunday Verse Digest powered by RSS Digest

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Around the Carding Blogosphere for October 2, 2011

Around the Carding Blogosphere for October 2, 2011

Blow Out the Candles — October 2 1953 Topps Cartoon – #1 Puddin’ Topps Lineage Week: Is Anyone Collecting the Other (non-mini) Parallels? Santo Saturdays I’m such a tease! My take on yesterday’s Braves news events Digest powered by RSS Digest

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Around the Carding Blogosphere for October 1, 2011

Around the Carding Blogosphere for October 1, 2011

Blow Out the Candles — October 1 1953 Topps Cartoon – #2 Don’t give me any lip Who is Matt Moore? CONTEST: Just three hours left to enter to win a Brandon Belt patch/auto card Who’s Getting Mail From Nachos Grande? Triple Threads wouldn’t be complete this year without this baseball icon Digest powered by […]

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It’s Just a Foul ball, -1 Point for Parenting

It’s Just a Foul ball, -1 Point for Parenting

Here we have video from a baseball game in Japan, where a father drops his daughter to try and catch a foul ball, and perhaps worse misses it. Watch towards the end of the video, Mom isn’t happy.

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Around the Carding Blogosphere for September 30, 2011

Around the Carding Blogosphere for September 30, 2011

Blow Out the Candles — September 30 Fan Pack Fun 2011 — St. Louis Cardinals September 2011 Group Break – 2004 Fleer Platinum Topps Lineage Week: Stickers! 1953 Topps Cartoon – #3 CONTEST: Win a Brandon Belt auto/patch card Digest powered by RSS Digest

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