Here is a disclaimer. I have never lived in Cleveland. I have never lived near Cleveland. I have been to Cleveland several times, and I have always felt an emotional connection with the city. I grew up as a Cavaliers fan – no, not because of LeBron James. It was because of Bingo Smith and Campy Russell and Austin Carr and Foots Walker. I wasn’t a Browns fan or an … [Read more...] about How Pete Franklin Turned Me Into A Cleveland Collector
Joe Charboneau
1981 Kellogg’s Set Included New Size, New Distribution
Kellogg's continued its run of baseball card sets for a 12th consecutive year in 1981. The 1981 Kellogg's set wasn't only bigger but also much more limited in distribution. Here's a closer look at the set. 1981 Kellogg's Basics In 1980, Kellogg's went with an ultra slim design. The cards had already been narrow but Kellogg's went with an incredibly skinny card that year that … [Read more...] about 1981 Kellogg’s Set Included New Size, New Distribution
Cleveland National Recalls Super Joe
While most of the attention on Cleveland sports these days centers around LeBron James and Johnny Manziel, back in the early 1980’s, there was a player who turned not only the city on its ear, but was the talk of baseball for several months. That player was Joe Charboneau and “Super Joe” was your definition of a one-year wonder. Joe had a nice rookie year for the Indians and … [Read more...] about Cleveland National Recalls Super Joe