tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46902975582495173992023-11-16T09:30:25.154-08:00Tony's Sports PubBig Tonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159094809763970868noreply@blogger.comBlogger228125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4690297558249517399.post-22889761794093911292021-10-24T06:11:00.007-07:002021-10-24T06:11:56.778-07:00Sup Yall! It's A Thurman Thomas Post!I know it's been a while so I decided to drop a " I'm still alive" post right quick. I've been in a 90's NFL state of mind as of late and have been playing alot of Football Mogul. In an attempt to get player photos into the game I scanned this Thurman Thomas card and liked the way it looked so much that I decided to post it here today. So, here it be in all its glory!
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I don't know about you but as a kid ,the sound of Baseball Tonight bumper music playing In the distance meant It was time for me to plant my butt in front of our living room television set to get filled In on whatever It was that took place In baseball that day.Of course ,without the internet and the never ending stream of instant sports news and media,there was always that void.That space between the morning edition of Sportscenter and Baseball Tonight .Both shows gave you ample information on the goings on In baseball that day ,but none of It was tangible.One had to rely solely on memory to run back last nights episode to anyone who may have missed It.</div>
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Here's the front view,behind homeplate. That makeshift garden Is new and was non existent back when we played there as kids.Those gates on the far right side were always locked .We'd have to squeeze In between the master-locked chains In order to gain access.Most of us lived right on this street.</div>
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Here's an overhead view. Isn't that beautiful?!?There really weren't any foul lines or even a diamond for that matter .That fence is about 15 ft. tall surrounding the entire park.It was our version of The Green Monster.We just decided how far apart the bases would be and placed them accordingly.<br>
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Poor Royal Cleaners :( They got the worst of It.Not only did we manage to shatter their windows but also cars driving by would get the unsuspecting drive by balling LOL!Most of the time they'd just keep driving but there were times when we'd get chased off the field by angry drivers.So much fun ,though!I still get a little choked up every time I happen to drive by It.I'll tell you this,Bay St. Park will forever be a part of me.Thank you! </div>
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<br>Big Tonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159094809763970868noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4690297558249517399.post-17776209194394925012019-08-06T14:39:00.000-07:002019-08-06T14:39:28.363-07:00Recent Pick UpsI still get a kick out of collecting rookie cards.But why?What's the psychology behind It?I could tell you why I did It as a kid.In price guides ,rookie cards were always worth the most.So naturally,rookie cards were what I looked forward to pulling when opening packs upon packs of 1989 Topps. I couldn't get enough of those Future Stars cards.Even though I sometimes hoped my more prominent rookie cards would accrue value over time,I lived In the present ,concentrating more on what kinds of immediate returns I could get via trades with friends and other collectors.<br />
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As I got older I became more of a prospector.I'd pick up lesser valued rookies In hopes of them making an impact In the majors.That only worked once for me.I picked up a 1990 Topps Major League Debut Sammy Sosa card for fifty cents ,years before the home-run barrages.<i>Note to self-Find my 1990 Topps Major League Debut Sammy Sosa card.I'm sure It's still floating around somewhere In my dilapidated collection.</i><br />
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Today ,the RC Is still my favorite kind of card to collect.That's a good thing seeing as how Topps has decided to slap the RC logo on EVERYTHING!It's whatever ,I guess. I don't prospect anymore.I'm kind of a front runner waiting to see If a player develops into something good his first couple of MLB seasons before snatching up their rookie cards.My most recent pick ups will attest to that.<br />
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Big Tonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159094809763970868noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4690297558249517399.post-4341576418121119482019-07-25T05:52:00.000-07:002019-07-25T05:52:49.710-07:00My Favorite 9 Right Now - UpdatedTo quote one of my favorite M.C. 's ,and probably the best that ever did it, Rakim "It's been a long time..." The fact of the matter Is that I'm not really collecting cards anymore.At least ,not the way I used to.I don't buy packs anymore and It's only once In a blue moon that a particular player will strike my fancy enough for me to go online and pick up his cards.I will,however,pick up any Mets players ,especially homegrown guys,that make MLB impact.Hence the reason for this quick update.As you can see Peter Alonso ,Jeff McNeil and Keith Hernandez have all made their way into my Favorite 9 card sheet ,while the elusive Cespedes ,injury prone Bryant and Ultra Pro Canseco have been voted off the island.<br />
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Also ,quoting another one of my all time favorite M.C's ,Big Pun ,even though "I'm Not A Player" anymore ,I still appreciate the game.I still love looking at baseball cards and look forward to seeing new card designs every year.There is just so much out there - online exclusives, parallels ,variations- that I just can't keep up with anymore. I'll never stop being interested In baseball cards,but I refuse to let It drive me batty either.Ironic how the "overproduction" era of baseball cards , was a much simpler time. </div>
Big Tonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159094809763970868noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4690297558249517399.post-1388751301651082412019-06-19T08:39:00.003-07:002019-06-19T08:39:35.133-07:00Starting Lineup Figure Of The Day<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<br />Big Tonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159094809763970868noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4690297558249517399.post-16541081793922102882019-06-07T12:32:00.001-07:002019-06-07T12:41:32.958-07:00Arms Like Benito Santiago ,Check!I remember looking at this 1988 Topps San Diego Padres Leaders card with my friends as a kid and being awestruck by the way Benito Santiago's veins popped out of his arms!I remember telling my friends "When I get older,I'm gonna have arms just like that!Just like Benito Santiago!"<br />
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And so today ,while washing the dishes,I realized something!I have arms just like Benito Santiago!I know ,this looks more like an Anthony Wiener skin pic but It's not.This Is my arm, I can assure you.</div>
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<br />Big Tonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159094809763970868noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4690297558249517399.post-6810193025492076022019-05-10T13:51:00.000-07:002019-05-10T13:55:41.566-07:00Captain CavemanI've already come to grips with the strong possibility of another failed Mets season. Syndergaard Is one poor outing away from being placed on the IL. Matz and Vargas have been decommissioned leaving Degrom,Wheeler and whatever minor league pitcher gets called up to fend for themselves.Someone forgot to tell Mets newly appointed GM Van Wagenen that he was getting 60 year old Cano and not 23 year old Cano and Mickey Callaway is one losing streak away from being told to go thataway.Not all Is lost ,though.Young guns like Jeff McNeil and Peter Alonso have been a blast to watch.Speaking of "blasts".Have you gotten the chance to catch a Peter Alonso bomb?If not,ya should.Even If your not a Mets fan.I liken Alonso to a neanderthal swinging one of those giant Captain Caveman clubs.In fact,that should be his new nickname.<br />
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<br />Big Tonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159094809763970868noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4690297558249517399.post-63407484929034508262019-04-29T14:16:00.001-07:002019-04-29T14:16:25.386-07:00Recent Pick UpsI know.It's way too early.With my luck he'll go 0 for the rest of the season and these cards won't be worth the paper they're printed on.That said,right now their Is very little not to like about the Mets young utility man turned everyday player Jeff McNeil.Or should I refer to him as "The Squirrel" ,his newly appointed nickname.Which is probably the only thing I hate about McNeil these days.The kid can hit.He proved It towards the end of last season and It's carried over into spring training and this season.There was a point this year where he got a little homer happy but he's gone back to slashing and hitting line drives which Is really his bread and butter.He was a .300 plus hitter pretty much his entire career In the minors.I'm looking forward to seeing what he can do throughout the course of a whole season In the majors.<br />
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Big Tonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159094809763970868noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4690297558249517399.post-7437170358137070332019-04-25T08:17:00.000-07:002019-04-25T16:24:27.817-07:00My Favorite Starting Lineup Card Design (1992 Starting Lineup)I wish I could wax poetic about the reasons why this particular card design tickles my fancy ,but I kind of suck at that,so I won't.In fact I'm not entirely sure why I like these so much.Maybe It's the 80's Trapper Keeper borders.Pardon my french but It's fucking mesmerizing! They also give off that little league ,friendly, baseball card vibe.It's like the camera man said "Hey ,smile!These cards are for kids Starting Lineup action figures!" And the players responded "Oh,Starting Lineups? Cool,CHEEEEZE!"<br />
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The backs of most Starting Lineup cards have pretty much remained a constant over the years.Full career stats followed by a facsimile autograph.If anything these were great references when/if determining whether a players auto was real or fake. Nolan Ryan's career was so lengthy they barely had space for his autograph. </div>
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What do you guys think?What's your favorite Starting Lineup card design?And will you be voting for creepy Joe Biden If he runs In 2020?</div>
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<br />Big Tonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159094809763970868noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4690297558249517399.post-13326298178548453082019-03-31T15:32:00.000-07:002019-03-31T15:32:15.288-07:00More Mets VintageForgive my lengthy breaks between posts .Being that I'm also a toy and game enthusiast ,baseball cards sometimes take a back seat.That said,I try to make time for all three hobbies ,although, these days gaming hasn't been as fun as It used to be. As far as baseball cards go,I haven't bought a pack In about three years.I definitely gotta get back on my game.Anyways ,these vintage Mets cards have been In my possession for months now,just haven't gotten around to scanning them.I'm most excited about the Grote card but not sold on it's authenticity.The back looks super bright and clean.The seller said It was legit and the fact that It cost me a buck pretty much makes It a moot point.Real or not real ,It's a Jerry Grote card.A card that my dad would be pretty excited to see one day.<br />
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