He's arguably one of the best to ever play third base in the majors, dazzling fans with his great glove work but also providing historically significant run production at the plate. Mike Schmidt also has another distinction: the last of the important vintage high number rookie cards. Schmidt's 1973 Topps rookie card (#615) is one he humbly shares with … [Read more...] about Mike Schmidt Rookie Card Last of the Vintage High Number HOFers
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Remembering Schmidt’s Titanic Single In 1974
It might have been the highest — and certainly the hardest — hit single in major-league history. In the first inning of a June 10, 1974, game at the Houston Astrodome, Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Mike Schmidt stepped into a Claude Osteen fastball and sent it rocketing toward the center field seats. To the 9,487 fans in attendance, the Houston broadcasting team and … [Read more...] about Remembering Schmidt’s Titanic Single In 1974
5 Must Have 1973 Topps Baseball Cards
by James Morisette There was plenty to talk about in 1973, a turbulent time in American history. The Vietnam War was almost in the rear view mirror and millions of U.S. citizens and returning soldiers sought to return to normalcy. Skylab went to space that year. And the Godfather earned the Oscar for best picture. Meantime, The Sting and Last Tango in Paris both arrived on … [Read more...] about 5 Must Have 1973 Topps Baseball Cards