Travis Hafner spent ten of his 12 big league seasons in Cleveland, where he hit over 20 home runs four straight years with two 30-home run campaigns and a career high 42 in 2006. "Pronk," as he was affectionately known, had his career bookended outside of Cleveland by a lone season in the Lone Star State with the Rangers and one in the Bronx with the Yankees to close out his … [Read more...] about Card Back Q&A: Travis Hafner Talks Replacing Jim Thome, Roger Maris Comparisons, Pronk Nickname
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Card Back Q&A: Tony Dorsett on Proving Himself, Cowboys Longevity, Legendary 99-Yard TD Run
By any measure, Tony Dorsett is one of the greatest running backs in football history. A superstar at the University of Pittsburgh, the Western Pennsylvania native led the Panthers to the 1976 NCAA National Championship and captured the Heisman Trophy along with a plethora of other individual awards along the way. He stepped off the college football field as the NCAA's … [Read more...] about Card Back Q&A: Tony Dorsett on Proving Himself, Cowboys Longevity, Legendary 99-Yard TD Run
Card Back Q&A: Ken Harvey Talks Being Discovered at Gym, Working at Lumber Yard, Earning Black Belt
Standout middle linebacker Ken Harvey played 11 seasons in the NFL, suiting up six for the Phoenix Cardinals, followed by five of his best for the Washington Redskins. The four-time Pro Bowler was a consistent team leader who, through a deadly skill set of size, power, speed, and sheer tenacity found his way to the quarterback 89 times during his fine career. Due to his great … [Read more...] about Card Back Q&A: Ken Harvey Talks Being Discovered at Gym, Working at Lumber Yard, Earning Black Belt
Card Back Q&A: Jack McDowell Talks Second Career as Rock Star, Pitch Counts and Pride in Fielding Position
Jack McDowell was one of the more dominant pitchers in all of baseball in the early to mid nineties. The three-time All Star spent over a decade on a Major League mound, recording more than 100 career wins. In 1993, the man known as "Black Jack" led the league in wins and captured the American League Cy Young Award. In our newest Card Back Q&A, we talk with … [Read more...] about Card Back Q&A: Jack McDowell Talks Second Career as Rock Star, Pitch Counts and Pride in Fielding Position
Card Back Q&A: Doug Mientkiewicz Talks Topps Gold Glove Prediction, Teaming with A-Rod in High School, Magical Red Sox Title Run
First baseman Doug Mientkiewicz spent over a decade in Major League Baseball, most notably a contributing member of the Minnesota Twins teams of the early 2000s. The Gold Glove winner was also a part of the legendary Boston Red Sox team that captured the 2004 World Series title. His best season in the bigs was 2001 when he achieved career highs in every major offensive … [Read more...] about Card Back Q&A: Doug Mientkiewicz Talks Topps Gold Glove Prediction, Teaming with A-Rod in High School, Magical Red Sox Title Run
Card Back Q&A: Brien Taylor Talks Back-to-Back No Hitters, the Injury, Favorite Card
Beaufort, North Carolina native Brien Taylor was, by any measure, a high school pitching phenomenon. Virtually unhittable over the course of his legendary high school career, the flamethrower was drafted number one overall in the 1991 MLB Draft by the New York Yankees. Various injuries and off the field curveballs saw that Taylor never made it to the big leagues and … [Read more...] about Card Back Q&A: Brien Taylor Talks Back-to-Back No Hitters, the Injury, Favorite Card
Card Back Q&A: Craig Paquette Talks Hot Start in Oakland, Team Leading Stats in Kansas City, Value in Versatility
Craig Paquette forged an 11-year Major League Baseball career in large part due to his versatility and ability to play nearly every position on the field. With the ability to play all over the yard, as well as offer some pop in the middle of the lineup, Paquette made successful stops in Oakland, Kansas City, New York, St. Louis and Detroit before retiring after the 2003 … [Read more...] about Card Back Q&A: Craig Paquette Talks Hot Start in Oakland, Team Leading Stats in Kansas City, Value in Versatility
Card Back Q&A: Why Bubby Brister Quit Baseball, Origins of His Toughness, Backing Up Elway
He's best known as a quarterback but Walter "Bubby" Brister was good enough to attract the attention of Major League Baseball scouts as a Louisiana high schooler more than 40 years ago. He was drafted by the Detroit Tigers and played in the minors for a short time before focusing on football. The hard nosed Brister wound up being selected by the same franchise that took … [Read more...] about Card Back Q&A: Why Bubby Brister Quit Baseball, Origins of His Toughness, Backing Up Elway
Card Back Q&A: Scott Spiezio Talks Switch Hitting at 3 Years Old, Unlucky Number 13, Being Front Man for Grunge Band
Scott Spiezio was a 12-year MLB veteran and two time World Series champion. A second generation big leaguer, he followed in his father Ed's footsteps and carved out a long career in the game including winning a World Series title with the same franchise his father did over 30 years earlier. Scott Spiezio was a versatile key puzzle piece to every team he played for over … [Read more...] about Card Back Q&A: Scott Spiezio Talks Switch Hitting at 3 Years Old, Unlucky Number 13, Being Front Man for Grunge Band
Card Back Q&A: Dee Brown Talks Quick Meeting with Bo Jackson, Choosing Baseball Over Football, George Brett
Dermal "Dee" Brown was a multi-sport high school star in New York, but dedicated himself to baseball and after being drafted by the Kansas City Royals in 1996, the Bo Jackson talk only grew. Showcasing the intoxicating combination of power and speed, Brown played parts of eight seasons in the big leagues before heading overseas playing two years in Japan. In our newest … [Read more...] about Card Back Q&A: Dee Brown Talks Quick Meeting with Bo Jackson, Choosing Baseball Over Football, George Brett