Best known for his productive five year run with the New York Yankees in the mid-1980s, nearly two decade long MLB veteran Rick Cerone was as hard nosed and tough as they come. Replacing the irreplaceable Thurman Munson, Cerone had his career year in his first season in New York, batting .277, hitting 14 homers and driving in nealy 90 runs. He also had stops in … [Read more...] about Card Back Q&A: Rick Cerone Talks High School Football, Fencing Stardom, Contract Talks, Yankee Memories
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Card Back Q&A: John Cangelosi Talks Rookie Stolen Base Record, Playing Moneyball, Mexican League Memories
Thirteen-year Major League Baseball veteran John Cangelosi was the sparkplug on more than one of the teams he suited up for during his nearly decade and a half long career. Known for getting on base by any means necessary, he set what was at the time the American League rookie record for stolen bases by swiping 50 bags in 1986 for the Chicago White Sox. He earned a World … [Read more...] about Card Back Q&A: John Cangelosi Talks Rookie Stolen Base Record, Playing Moneyball, Mexican League Memories
Card Back Q&A: Matt Lawton Talks Keeping Journal on Pitchers, Brett Favre Skills on Diamond, Bad Bungee Jump, More
Outfielder Matt Lawton spent 12 productive seasons in the big leagues while playing for seven different teams. His most productive years came while playing in Minnesota and Cleveland where he was named an AL All Star once while playing with Twins and a second time while playing for the Indians. The versatile outfielder had multiple seasons of 20 plus home runs as well as more … [Read more...] about Card Back Q&A: Matt Lawton Talks Keeping Journal on Pitchers, Brett Favre Skills on Diamond, Bad Bungee Jump, More
Card Back Q&A: Jeff Cirillo Talks Sleeping with Bat, Kevin Seitzer Clone, Historic Hit off Greg Maddux
Jeff Cirillo was one of the better third basemen in the game during his prime. Over the course of a solid 14-year MLB career, the talented infielder recorded a career batting average just shy of .300. His bat wasn't the only outstanding piece of his game, as the sure-handed infielder shares a big league record of playing in 99 consecutive errorless games at third base. In our … [Read more...] about Card Back Q&A: Jeff Cirillo Talks Sleeping with Bat, Kevin Seitzer Clone, Historic Hit off Greg Maddux
Card Back Q&A: Richmond Webb Talks “Bam Bam”, Playing Every Snap, Pro Bowl Longevity
Thirteen year NFL veteran offensive tackle Richmond Webb was is the conversation as the greatest offensive tackle of his generation. A testament to longevity, consistency, durability and flat out ability, Webb started his career with a record seven straight Pro Bowl appearances and was later named to the NFL 1990s All Decade Team and eventually the Miami Dolphins Honor … [Read more...] about Card Back Q&A: Richmond Webb Talks “Bam Bam”, Playing Every Snap, Pro Bowl Longevity
Card Back Q&A: Don Beebe Talks College Basketball Career, Setting NFL Combine 40 Yard Dash Record, Iconic Play in Super Bowl XXVII
Don Beebe was a multi-sport athlete at Kaneland High School in Maple Park, Illinois. He was a letter winner in basketball, track and, of course, football. The versatile star attended Western Illinois University and eventually transferred to Chadron State College in Nebraska, setting various school records during his one season on the field there. In 2000, he was inducted into … [Read more...] about Card Back Q&A: Don Beebe Talks College Basketball Career, Setting NFL Combine 40 Yard Dash Record, Iconic Play in Super Bowl XXVII
Card Back Q&A: Rick Mirer Talks Breaking Notre Dame Passing Records, Being Born to Play Quarterback, Love of Rock Music and Memorabilia
Rick Mirer left the University of Notre Dame as the school's most prolific passer, setting multiple school records while moving above the likes of Irish icons Joe Montana and Joe Theismann in the process. The star quarterback was drafted second overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1993 NFL Draft. Mirer made an immediate impact as he again, set multiple NFL rookie … [Read more...] about Card Back Q&A: Rick Mirer Talks Breaking Notre Dame Passing Records, Being Born to Play Quarterback, Love of Rock Music and Memorabilia
Card Back Q&A: Kevin Mitchell Talks Barehanded Catch, Magical 1989 NL MVP Season, Nino Brown
Kevin Mitchell was born in San Diego and grew up in a tumultuous area of the city. Being raised by his grandmother from a young age, he preferred football and boxing, but grandma knew best and directed him to the diamond, even taking him to many of his Little League games. After attending Clairemont High School a friend took him to a New York Mets sponsored tryout in his … [Read more...] about Card Back Q&A: Kevin Mitchell Talks Barehanded Catch, Magical 1989 NL MVP Season, Nino Brown
Card Back Q&A: Ed Ott Talks of No High School Baseball, ‘We Are Family’ Ties, Bicycling from PA to Spring Training
Longtime Pittsburgh Pirates backstop Ed Ott was an integral part of the Buccos' 1979 World Series title winning team. A leader on the field and in the clubhouse, Ott scored the wining run in a game two series victory. A tough, hard nosed field general, Ott transitioned as a youngster from the infield to the outfield and finally found a home behind the plate, playing seven of … [Read more...] about Card Back Q&A: Ed Ott Talks of No High School Baseball, ‘We Are Family’ Ties, Bicycling from PA to Spring Training
Card Back Q&A: Fred Barnett Talks High School Basketball Stardom, Catching TDs from Dan Marino, Not Racing Willie Gault
Nimble, agile and lightning fast, Arkansas State star wide receiver Fred Barnett pieced together a nearly decade long NFL career. Amassing well over 300 catches for over 5,000 yards and 30 plus touchdowns, Barnett was the deep threat and the go-to guy in the upgraded high flying Eagles offense of the early to mid nineties. After spending two season in South Beach with all … [Read more...] about Card Back Q&A: Fred Barnett Talks High School Basketball Stardom, Catching TDs from Dan Marino, Not Racing Willie Gault