It’s been 50 years since the “Impossible Dream” season of the Boston Red Sox. And what a pennant race the Red Sox won that year. Rising from a ninth-place finish in 1966, the Red Sox waged a tight battle for the American League pennant in 1967 with the Minnesota Twins, Detroit Tigers and Chicago White Sox, finally nailing down the flag on the final day of the season. A … [Read more...] about 1967 Topps Red Sox Stickers Recall ‘Impossible Dream’ Season
Tony Conigliaro
One Pitch Changed Conigliaro’s Career — And Life
New York Yankees rookie right-hander Bryan Mitchell was hit in the face by a line drive Monday night, a grim reminder that baseball can be a very dangerous game. Any time a player is hit in the face — whether he is a pitcher or a batter — I am reminded of one player. Tony C. Tony Conigliaro was ticketed for stardom. He appeared on a 1964 Topps rookie card at age 19. … [Read more...] about One Pitch Changed Conigliaro’s Career — And Life
15 Baseball Cards of Players Who Met Tragic Endings
With more than 18,000 players in its history, baseball has seen its fair share of tragedies. From Addie Joss and Ray Chapman to Harry Agganis and Darryl Kile, the list is, unfortunately, a pretty long one. Oscar Taveras may be most fresh in our minds but sad endings have been part of the game since the 19th century. Here are 15 cards, offered in chronological order, of … [Read more...] about 15 Baseball Cards of Players Who Met Tragic Endings
Ramblings: ’67 Topps Red Sox Recall Team’s Sudden Fortune Change
A couple of items which seemingly are not related caught my memory bank the other day and reminded me of a special team in baseball history. This is the 25th anniversary of the Major League movie (as honored in the recent Topps Archives set) which featured a fictional downtrodden team making their move from worst to first. Then, the Boston Red Sox recently started five rookies … [Read more...] about Ramblings: ’67 Topps Red Sox Recall Team’s Sudden Fortune Change
50 Years Ago, Teenage Tony C’s Rookie Card Portended Triumph, Tragedy
In life and in baseball, the word ‘tragedy’ is sometimes overused. A minor tragedy is what happened to a player such as Fred Merkle, Fred Snodgrass or Bill Buckner; someone who makes an important error and takes abuse from fans but is able to continue on with his career. Other times, there are real tragedies and the story of Tony Conigliaro is one of those. Tony C, as his … [Read more...] about 50 Years Ago, Teenage Tony C’s Rookie Card Portended Triumph, Tragedy
Topps Releases Sterling 09 Cut Signature List
Topps is putting the wraps on the 2009 baseball card year with a post-season release of its Sterling issue, one that includes a healthy list of cut signatures. … [Read more...] about Topps Releases Sterling 09 Cut Signature List