Long Beach, California native Craig Paquette attended Rancho Alamitos High School where he was a standout on the diamond. After being drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 36th round of the 1987 MLB June Amateur Draft, Paquette took his wide-ranging baseball skillset to Golden West College in Huntington Beach. The baseball Swiss army knife was selected in the eighth round of … [Read more...] about Craig Paquette Q&A: First Cards, First Autograph, Making Time for Fans, Mark McGwire Stories
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Scott Spiezio Q&A: Memories of Bowman Rookie Card, Fun at The National, Collecting Dad’s Cards
From a very young age, it seemed as though Scott Spiezio was born to play in the big leagues. His father, Ed, fashioned a nearly decade-long MLB career as a third baseman, playing for the Cardinals, Padres, and White Sox. The elder Spiezio captured two World Series championships during his time in the league. Scott attended Morris high school in Morris, Illinois and excelled … [Read more...] about Scott Spiezio Q&A: Memories of Bowman Rookie Card, Fun at The National, Collecting Dad’s Cards
Tanyon Sturtze Q&A: Getting Red Sox Autographs as a Kid, Seeing 1993 Bowman RC, Office Memorabilia
6-foot-5 Worcester, MA native Tanyon Sturtze commanded the mound at Saint Peter-Marian High School and Quinsigamond Community College before entering pro ball where he made his debut with the Chicago Cubs in 1995... Over the course of a 12 year big league career, "Grand Tanyon" played for seven different teams. His 11 wins while pitching for the Tampa Bay Rays in 2001 … [Read more...] about Tanyon Sturtze Q&A: Getting Red Sox Autographs as a Kid, Seeing 1993 Bowman RC, Office Memorabilia
Dermal “Dee” Brown Q&A: Full Circle Rookie Card Moment, Practicing Autograph in English Class, Stolen Bat Collection
Bronx, New York born Dermal "Dee" Brown was a multi-sports standout at Marlboro Central High School in Marlboro, NY. After piling up the second most rushing yards in New York high school history and hitting nearly .500 during baseball season, Brown committed to playing both baseball and football at the University of Maryland. In the meantime, the Kansas City Royals made … [Read more...] about Dermal “Dee” Brown Q&A: Full Circle Rookie Card Moment, Practicing Autograph in English Class, Stolen Bat Collection
Joey Harrington Q&A: Trading Cards at Rookie Premiere Photo Shoot, Death Threats in Detroit, Beating Brady
Joey Harrington was seemingly born to play quarterback. His grandfather played the position at the University of Portland and his father spent his college career as the signal caller at the University of Oregon. After Joey's birth, legendary Ducks coach Lou Casanova reportedly sent his parents a letter of intent for young Joey to join the Ducks years down the road. The third … [Read more...] about Joey Harrington Q&A: Trading Cards at Rookie Premiere Photo Shoot, Death Threats in Detroit, Beating Brady
Rick Cerone Q&A: Famous Rookie Card, Conversations with Joe DiMaggio, Collecting Mickey Mantle Cards
Newark, New Jersey native Rick Cerone was a multi-sport star at Essex Catholic High School who went on to Seton Hall University where he starred on the diamond for the Pirates. In 1975, Cleveland nabbed Cerone with the seventh overall pick in the amateur draft. Cerone appeared in only 14 games over two seasons before he and John Lowenstein were traded to the … [Read more...] about Rick Cerone Q&A: Famous Rookie Card, Conversations with Joe DiMaggio, Collecting Mickey Mantle Cards
Matt Lawton Q&A: His First Cards, Collector Confusion, Collecting Jerseys of Former Teammates
Gulfport, Mississippi born Matt Lawton attended Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College where he was part of a stacked Bulldogs lineup. The versatile outfielder was drafted in the 13th round of the 1991 Major League Baseball draft by the Minnesota Twins. An astonishing five of his teammates were also drafted that very season. After spending four seasons in the Twins minor … [Read more...] about Matt Lawton Q&A: His First Cards, Collector Confusion, Collecting Jerseys of Former Teammates
Two Sport Star Brian Jordan and Former NBA 3-Point King Dale Ellis Launch My Cave My Rulez
Brian Jordan was drafted in the first round of the 1988 MLB Draft by the St. Louis Cardinals. The following spring, he was drafted in the seventh round of the 1989 NFL Draft. While playing his way through the Cardinals minor league farm system, Jordan also played DB in the NFL for the Atlanta Falcons. During his three seasons playing in the defensive backfield for … [Read more...] about Two Sport Star Brian Jordan and Former NBA 3-Point King Dale Ellis Launch My Cave My Rulez
Kenny Shedd Q&A: Blown Away Seeing Raiders Rookie Card, Admiration of Boomer Esiason, NFL Career Crossing Over to Police Work
Kenny Shedd was a standout wide receiver and track and field star at Davenport West High School in Davenport, IA. The speedy WR starred at the University of Northern Iowa in the early 1990s where he earned All America honors in 1990, 1991, and 1992 as a wideout and a return specialist. Shedd was also named First Team All-Conference those three seasons and was also named UNI … [Read more...] about Kenny Shedd Q&A: Blown Away Seeing Raiders Rookie Card, Admiration of Boomer Esiason, NFL Career Crossing Over to Police Work
Richmond Webb Q&A: Fan Interaction, Pro Line Photo Shoots, Zubaz, Mom Cave
Offensive tackle Richmond Webb was born in Dallas and attended Roosevelt High School on a stacked football team, suiting up with fellow future NFL players Aaron Wallace and Kevin Williams. Webb took his immense size, skills, and talents to Texas A&M University, where he was a star for the Aggies. The team captain and All-SWC Team member was inducted into the Texas A&M … [Read more...] about Richmond Webb Q&A: Fan Interaction, Pro Line Photo Shoots, Zubaz, Mom Cave