Showing posts with label Bob Gibson. Show all posts
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Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Ten for Tuesday - Best Individual Postseason Performances!

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The World Series is almost upon us. We have witnessed a fantastic postseason so far, between the Cubs putting their unlucky history to the test and the Miracle Mets pitching their way past Kershaw and the Dodgers. The Toronto Blue Jays, led by Jose Bautista and his "Bat Flip Heard Around the World", are making their GM Alex Anthopoulos look like a genius for his mid-season moves. And the Kansas City Royals are proving to the world that they are by no means a fluke.

Last season, the Royals ran into some bad luck against the Giants' red hot southpaw Madison Bumgarner, whose workload surpassed any other pitcher's in postseason history. They returned this spring with a vengeance, and finished the season with 95 wins led by center fielder Lorenzo Cain and an ensemble of emerging young stars. They pushed their way past an even younger, hungry Houston Astros team and currently are facing off against Canada's team. It has been safe to say this postseason has gone smoothly, however, it was last year too until Bumgarner came to town.

There have been several memorable postseason performers in recent years; players who have been capable of carrying their teams on their back and into the promised land. This week on Ten for Tuesday, I compiled a list of the top ten best modern postseason performances baseball has had to offer.

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Before I begin, let me make two things clear: this list will not delve into anything prior to World War II, as it is too difficult to compare a player from that era with someone today. Christy Mathewson was unhittable in the 1905 World Series, but who knows how he would have fared against professional hitters from today's game. By no means do I wish to take away from their legendary performances, so I decided to exclude them entirely. Also, it will take more than just a single game for someone to make this list. Don Larsen missed the cut, as well as Bobby Thomson, Aaron Boone, Carlton Fisk, Joe Carter, Kirk Gibson, Luis Gonzalez, and Bill Mazeroski.

Ten Best Individual Single-Season Postseason Performances

Honorable Mentions - 
Albert Pujols (2004), Sandy Koufax (1965), Nelson Cruz (2011), Jack Morris (1991), Johnny Bench (1976)

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As usual, it was difficult to leave any of these names off the Top 10. Sandy Koufax may have made the cut if he managed to win all three of his World Series starts, which was more because of a lack of offense than anything else. I hate to take anything away from Koufax, but the following pitchers had even better luck. Nelson Cruz did most of his damage in the 2011 ALCS against the Tigers, slugging 6 home runs throughout the 6 game series. He hit two more in the World Series, but also made a major defensive mistake that proved costly to his Texas Rangers.

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10 - Randy Johnson, 2001, Arizona Diamondbacks

One half of the dynamic duo that took down my Yankees, it was safe to say "The Big Unit" came up big when it mattered most. He wasn't always the consistent ace he needed to be in October, but in 2001, Johnson was at the top of his game. He lost his only start in the NLDS against the Cardinals, but he only allowed 4 runs over the 33.1 Innings he pitched the rest of the way. Let's not forget that he was the first ace southpaw to make an appearance out of the bullpen in Game 7 after pitching the night before. He did everything the Diamondbacks needed him to do, and then some, which resulted in his part-ownership of the World Series MVP Award.

9 - Curt Schilling, 2001, Arizona Diamondbacks

The other Co-MVP of the 2001 World Series, Curt Schilling was slightly more consistent than Johnson that fall. Schilling started 3 Games in the World Series (two of which on 3 days rest) after owning the Cardinals and Braves. In total, he dealt 48.1 innings, which was a postseason record until Madison Bumgarner came along, and won 4 games. He would go on to pitch in many other big games before calling it a career after winning his 3rd World Series with the Red Sox in 2007.

8 - David Freese, 2011, St. Louis Cardinals

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The 2011 Postseason was the best I've ever watched live, and much of it was thanks in part to David Freese's clutch hitting. Freese may never amount to the player he was that October, but his name and story will forever be entranced in every Cardinal fan's memory. His first two playoff series were explosive, as he drove in 14 runs combined against the Phillies and Brewers. He took home NLCS MVP honors, but was not satisfied.

In Game 6 of the World Series against the Texas Rangers, Freese crushed a game tying two run triple to save St. Louis' season. He wasn't content then, either, until he won that game in extra innings with a walkoff solo home run. Freese also knocked in his MLB record 20 and 21st RBI's in Game 7 en route to a Cardinals world title.

7 - Orel Hershiser, 1988, Los Angeles Dodgers

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Kirk Gibson may be the face you automatically think of when 1988 comes to mind, but Orel Hershiser owned the opposition every time he took the mound. Continuing one of the best pitched seasons of his generation, "Bulldog" truly earned his nickname after leading the Dodgers to their most recent World Series championship. Hershiser started 5 games for LA, winning three total and delivering an ERA just above 1.00 against both the Mets and the powerhouse Oakland A's offense. Any man who could shut down the Bash Brothers (Mark McGwire and Jose Canseco) like he did is worthy of a placement on this list.

6 - Reggie Jackson, 1977, New York Yankees

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"REGGIE, REGGIE, REGGIE!" Mr. October was one of the first shoo-ins that came to mind when I decided to look into this particular topic. You often hear about how certain players seek the limelight and perform well under pressure in comparison to others, and Jackson was one of those guys. He claimed to have been the "straw that stirred the drink" upon his arrival in New York, and frequently fought with manager Billy Martin about his playing style. His turbulent, quick-tempered mindset was not what the Yankees wanted, but was what they needed.

Reggie didn't end up as "Mr. October" overnight. He actually batted only .125 in 18 at bats in the ALCS against the Kansas City Royals. It wasn't until Game 3 of the World Series when his bat started to pick up the pace. But once he started, he could not be contained. Jackson homered in Games 4 and 5, and then delivered a mammoth three home run performance in Game 6 that captivated the hearts of New York for years to come. After his career defining game, Reggie Bars must have tasted a little better.

5 - Lew Burdette, 1957, Milwaukee Braves

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Lew who? Burdette is not a household name, but after his miraculous 1957 World Series performances, he really should be. He was an above average pitcher for 18 seasons; a majority of which came with the Braves. The Yankees were the best team in the league during the 1940's and 1950's, and had a team filled with superstars from the top of their roster to the very bottom. They were the reigning champions going into the '57 Series, but were not prepared for what Lew was about to do.

In Game 2, Burdette allowed 2 earned runs while throwing a complete game and ultimately being awarded the win. You would think you would be more prepared for a pitcher the second time around after seeing him for an entire game, but Lew would beg to differ. He shut out the Bronx Bombers in Game 5 in a 1-0 Braves victory, and then finished the job in Game 7, once again shutting out one of the best lineups ever recorded. Considering the series went a full seven games, it goes to show just dominant Burdette was to be able to prevent the Yankees from exploding three separate times.

4 - Carlos Beltran, 2004, Houston Astros

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So far, every player on this list has been part of a World Series winning team the year they dominated. Until now. Carlos Beltran became somewhat of a mythical figure in 2004 with the Houston Astros after being traded for at the Trade Deadline in a three team deal. Houston's stars Craig Biggio, Lance Berkman, and Jeff Bagwell were integral to winning a Wild Card spot, but it was Beltran that took the weight off their shoulders and guided them into the Championship Series. In the Division Series, he hit four home runs; even winning Game 4 with a walkoff blast. He kept up his heroics the next round, smashing four more pitches into the seats, but it was not enough for the Astros to advance.

Regardless of the outcome, Beltran's performance should not be forgotten. His impact on the Astros lineup was unparalleled by just about any midseason acquisition any team has ever made. He was rewarded for his efforts months later to the tune of $119 million dollars from the Mets. His postseason legacy continued in future years, and he is now known as "SeƱor Octubre".

3 - Madison Bumgarner, 2014, San Francisco Giants

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One of the hardest things to do when creating a list is to make sure to avoid using a recency bias. But yeah, what we all saw a year ago was good enough for the third greatest single season postseason performance in modern history. "Mad-Bum" was nothing short of epic for the Giants last fall, delivering every single time he was called upon (even if his appearance wasn't planned). When all was said and done, Bumgarner won 4 games after pitching a record 52.2 innings and striking out 57 batters. He threw a complete game shutout against the Pirates in the Wild Card Game to start their magical run and closed out the final game of the World Series after being called upon on short rest.

And the scariest thing of all: he is only 26 years old. His past may be near impossible to match, but we haven't seen the last of Bumgarner in October. That, my friends; is a dangerous thing.

2 - David Ortiz, 2004, Boston Red Sox

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David Ortiz has been the most dangerous playoff hitter of our century, as far as I'm concerned. Albert Pujols has also been lethal, but Ortiz is a one man wrecking crew. "Big Papi" began to pick up the pace in 2004, when he hit 41 home runs and led the Red Sox to a Wild Card spot for the second consecutive year. In the playoffs, he was even better; batting .409 with 5 home runs and 23 RBI over the course of some of the greatest games ever played. In Game 3 of the ALDS against the Angels, Ortiz delivered a walk off home run. He hit 2 more walk offs in the famous ALCS series against the Yankees in Games 2 and 5. He was named MVP of the ALCS after the Sox completed a remarkable series comeback win. And he kicked off the World Series with a three run blast that the Red Sox never looked back from; winning their first World Series in 86 years and breaking the dreaded "Curse of the Bambino".

Ortiz ranks among the top 10 All Time in postseason plate appearances, runs scored, hits, total bases, doubles, home runs, RBI, and walks. As a Yankee fan, it's difficult to root for the guy, but I can't deny how talented he is. He's a Hall of Famer in my book.

1 - Bob Gibson, 1967, St. Louis Cardinals

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When the word "dominant" is mentioned, several names should come to mind in baseball. One of them better be Bob Gibson. This former Cardinals hurler was responsible for the pitcher's mound being lowered by 5 inches in 1969 just to make it more of a fair fight for opposing hitters! Gibson had made a name for himself by 1967, appearing in 3 All Star Games and winning two Gold Gloves. He was a gifted athlete who once starred for the Harlem Globetrotters before focusing in on baseball. He wasn't afraid to make a statement on the mound when he felt it was necessary to invoke fear in the opposition; even if it meant intentionally hitting batters.

In July of 1967, Gibson suffered a gruesome fractured fibula injury, and his outlook for the remainder of the season was in question. He returned on September 7th to help St. Louis win the NL Pennant, and his legacy was on the precipice. In his three games started against the Red Sox, Gibson completed all 3 and finished with a 1.00 ERA. He earned three victories and was the MVP of the World Series when the Cardinals finished off the Sox.

Gibson would go on to win the Cy Young in two of the next 3 years and pitched very well in the 1968 World Series. He would be elected into the Hall of Fame on the first ballot in 1981.

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It's too early to tell if anyone will make a lasting imprint on the playoffs the way these men have. Daniel Murphy and Kyle Schwarber have put their power on display so far, and Jacob deGrom has won two crucial games for the Mets. If their streaks continue, this list may need to be revised. But the beauty of the postseason is that you never really know what to expect.

Enjoy the last few games of what has been another spectacular year.

Sunday, February 9, 2014

Very Belated Christmas Gifts!

Hey guys, Drew back here! Posts like these really make me feel pathetic. It's taken me over two months to show off some of what I got for Christmas. Oh well, check them out:


My dad treated me to a bunch of the cards at the local corner store that has sold me a few very nice cards in the past. I had eyed one of the cards they had there for a while, and sure enough Dad remembered it! But first, here's a nice Hunter Pence Bowman Chrome refractor autograph numbered out of 500! It's a gorgeous card and from what I remember, it was at a bargain price too! Pence is a solid player, and I remember having him on my fantasy team a few years ago.


Next was a Jorge Posada rookie card out of 1994 Bowman's Best! I have one of these, but can never have enough; the other sits in my Core Four rookie card display I have set up in my mancave. This is probably my favorite Posada card, so I'm glad I got to add another one to my collection. 


Here's a 1961 Topps Ron Fairly card, the only '61 Topps card I believe they had for sale. I've currently completed 52.5% of the 1961 set (including high #'s). I haven't focused on it at all lately, but I've been thinking about scrapping off the high numbers for the time being and just finishing the regular set. It would help me concentrate on it more, because knowing that a bunch of random cards are worth $30-40 at least has intimidated me. I love the set, and look forward to adding more to it in the future. 


Sticking with the vintage theme, here's a very nice 1968 Topps Bob Gibson! I've always been a fan of players who aren't afraid to leave their mark on the game, and Gibson was nothing short of scary throughout his career with the Cardinals. I love collecting Gibson cards; he's easily my favorite pitcher of yesteryear and I'm glad I didn't have this one yet!


We close with a few rookie cards of my all time favorite player, Derek Jeter! I needed both of these cards for my Jeter collection, and I think with these I now own close to/if not all of his regular issued rookies! First, here's the 1993 Bowman card, which is certainly one of the more underrated rookie cards of his. I've always slept on it and I'm glad Dad was able to wake me up and get it for me!


Easily the hardest card to scan of all time, here is the card I've had my eyes on for a few years now, the famous 1993 Upper Deck SP Jeter rookie! This is Jeter's most saught after rookie card, and even though I know of a few Jeter cards I like much more visually, this one strikes as gold just because of what it is! And finally, it is in my possession!

Thanks so much Dad for the awesome gifts! Merry Christmas to all of you! ;)

See Ya!

Saturday, March 24, 2012

March 24th White Plains Card Show Recap! 1961 Topps!

Hey guys, Drew back here! It's been a heck of a day so far today, as Dad and I were at the White Plains Card Show for the 9th time! Normally I don't try to go to all of the shows, but the lineup was too good to pass up this time around, so Dad and I took the trip down! I was able to accumulate enough money since the January show to bring what I usually have on me, maybe a little less. Unfortunately, a lot of the money I spent went towards supplies and pictures for autographs and what not. Dad helped me out once again as always, proving yet again how awesome of a dad he is, so we were alright in the end! Before I get to the main highlights, let's warm up with some set pickups!

One thing at the show that Dad and I focused on were the two sets I've been collecting: 2011 Topps Tier One relics, and 1961 Topps. Both sets are very different, so it never gets boring to collect them both. We balanced both sets out pretty well, getting quite a few needs for each set. We'll start with the '61 set!

 

Dad really helped me attack the first 100 cards in the set in this show, which means a lot of random names came up. However, a few solid names such as Vada Pinson and the cards below certainly made it fun to pursue them all today! 


Not one, but two cards featuring Hank Bauer were needed for the set chase, until now. We got these three cards from our good friend Hunter, who, along with his friend Rich, are my favorite vendors from the shows. They're always there and they give us very nice deals. Tomorrow you'll see what Rich was able to do for me, which was really awesome. Anyway, we also knocked off the card of then-skinny Don Zimmer! Zimmer wasn't much to write home about as a player but I've always liked him during his coaching career with the Yanks during their pennant run in the 1990's. 


However, the best 1961 Topps pickup we made at this show was undoubtedly this Bob Gibson card, #211! Gibson was perhaps the greatest pitcher of the entire decade of the 1960's, and this card shows him before he gained a massive amount of confidence and dominated for years to come. It's in fair condition, especially for the price we ended up getting it for. He was one of the last big name base cards I needed for the set, so I'm glad we were finally able to knock him off the list. Carl Yastrzemski, Roberto Clemente, and Ernie Banks still await.

So, all in all we knocked off 34 cards in the set, with 3 doubles scattered in between! This pushes us up to 241 cards out of 587 in the set in total, a solid 41%! If any of you have any 61's laying around for trade, please take a look at my list of what I have at the top of my sidebar! Thanks everyone, and thanks to Dad as always for taking me to the show and helping out so much!

Part 2 coming tomorrow, See Ya!

Friday, January 7, 2011

Complete Autograph Set? Yes Sir!

Hey guys, Drew back here. A few nights ago, I was talking to my buddy William about my new autographs from my dad, the Jim Palmer and Duke Snider ones. He said I should consider doing the set, so I checked eBay to see who else was in the set. I had a few already, and oddly enough, those 2 plus the 2 I just got were the only cards to be found! And after checking Beckett, Check Out My Cards, it seems that I have completed the 1994 Nabisco Legends Autograph Set!





So, in this set, there are 4 cards, all autographed by Hall of Famers. They include mini seperate certificates of authenticity and are one of the first autographed sets produced. 1993 was the 1st year Nabisco did these, and I have the Catfish Hunter autograph from that set. As far as these players go, you can't get a whole lot better than them! Bob Gibson was one of the most feared pitchers of the 60's, and his 1.12 ERA in 1968 is a Major League record! Jim Palmer won 268 games for the Orioles, and was one of the top 70's pitchers. Frank Robinson hit 586 home runs over 21 seasons for the Reds, Orioles, Dodgers, Angels, and Indians, coming close to 3,000 hits. And Duke Snider was one of the greatest center fielders of all time! Combined between the 4 players are 37 All Star appearances and 9 World Series championships! Wow!

Dad got me all 4 cards at some points, from the same sellers, and boy is that a nice set to have or what? Next up is 1993 Nabisco, let's do it!

See Ya!

Monday, August 23, 2010

After Lunchtime (Show Recap Part II)

Hey guys, Drew back here with some more of the day that was August 22nd, 2010, one of my favorite days of this year! We ate lunch and then all jumped around different lines to meet different players, so let's see the results!

PART 2:
AFTERNOON MEET AND GREETS

Your Source For New York and Long Island Sports Card Shows - Sports Memorabilia Shows - Sports Autograph Signing

12:15 PM
After lunch, Mike and I immediately jumped into the Roy White line. White was the free guest of the day, and Mike found a ticket for him on the ground, so we had 5 tickets between the 2 of us. I had 3, he had 2. Grandpa Roy sat down for a while, talking to some people, and dad, well, you'll see in a seperate post what he was doing! As Mike and I moved forward to meet White, a table facing us was along the way. I jumped out of line and checked it out. They had a lot of Mets and autograph guests stuff, lots of Ralph Kiner. I asked the seller about one of the Kiners and he slowly took out some book and told me to read him the number on the back of the card. Eventually he found it and said "$12.00". I asked about one more, and then after deciding no for that one, I asked if we could do $10 for the first one. He slowly took out his book and eventually gave the card for $10. I almost got kicked out of line because of that guy. But, I didn't and I got a nice card too.



From 2007 Sweet Spot Classic, a bat card of Ralph Kiner. I have a bunch of these as you may know, and I can't stop loving the set! Before I forget, just before we got in the Roy White line, I picked this up for I think $5. The guy had a ton of these types of cards, and I love me some wool.



From 2009 SP Legendary Cuts, a Bob Gibson wool jersey numbered 1/25. And no, just because it has a one in the serial number does not qualify it as a 1/1. Anyway, cool little card for a nice price.

So, now we're getting close to Mr. White, our supplies out, ready to go. I made Mike a custom Roy White card to get signed, and I made one for me too. My dad also bought me his rookie card earlier, so I wanted to get that signed. I had 3 cards for me, but when we went up to the guy next to White collecting tickets he told me only 2, because you're really only supposed to do 1 for the free guest. Well, I got the better 2 signed, and they turned out great. I'm not showing the other one yet, I'll reveal that in a bit.





Mr. White was a very nice guy like he was when I first met him at a Holiday Inn Card Show a few years back. He looked at my customs and he said "Wow, never seen these before!" I told him that I made it for him to sign, and he thanked me and said "This is a cool looking picture, haven't seen it much, rare compared to the others I've seen. Except I look a little Chinese!" What a cool guy, I really like him and will probably get more of his cards.


12:45 PM
Meeting Roy White was fun, and so we then moved on to Dr. K. We had to wait in the waiting room for our number group to be called, but again it was worth it. It didn't take as long for the line to move then, since he'd been signing for close to an hour at that point. Mike really looked forward to meeting Mr. Gooden, and I wanted to see him too, so we both got 8x10's and they came out sweet. I didn't talk much meeting him, he seemed quiet too, but I shook his hand and asked him how he was doing, and he said he was doing well. The one thing I'll remember about Dwight was shaking his hand felt like shaking Shaq's hand! It was huge! Next to him signing was the great Robin Yount, so it was really cool to see him up close too, he looked like a really cool guy too. After I got my autograph and got a picture signed, we got the pictures certified by JSA and headed out.







Robin Yount

1:15 PM
Mike and I came back to meet up with dad and Grandpa again after meeting Gooden, and we lost the second door prize, for an autographed 16x20 "The Catch" Willie Mays framed picture. We split up yet again so Mike and I could get in line for Mel Stottlemyre, and dad said he'd catch up with us as we get closer in line. Mike wouldn't have been in line if he didn't find another ticket, for Stottlemyre, on the floor! He always gets some kind of luck at these shows! It was a pretty long line, because it was a combined line for Sid Fernandez and Stottlemyre. Never mind, just Stottlemyre, and we knew this after a guy came down the isle yelling "El Sid El Sid, who's in line for El Sid, Sid Fernandez, anybody for El Sid?". Nobody came. And I mean nobody. I betcha at least 1/4 of the younger people there had no clue who Sid Fernandez was.


I called dad as we got close and we rushed over to meet Mel with Mike and I. He made it just in time for the meeting! Mike went first and got his 8x10 photo signed, and then I went. I said hello to Mr. Stottlemyre, and I told him I made the card for him, and he replied "Very nice, thank god for computers!" in a joking voice. He was a nice guy, and he got us a nice picture with him. A cool way to end our meetings with players!







This was my mini project success, and it sure looks great! Got both White and Stottlemyre to not only sign but to make it fit nicely!

Looks like we have one more part to come! More shopping! See Ya!

Sunday, January 31, 2010

Vintage Cards from Pop Popps

Hey guys, Drew back here. It was a long day, I couldn't log on until now because we went to the mall. I got 12 packs of 2010 Topps, a blaster and 2 hobby, and 1 pack of 206. I'll have those up tonight or tomorrow, probably tomorrow. Pop Popps gave me some cards after I went to Al Hammell pre-season baseball camp, and they were sweet! Here are the highlights, it was a regular size stack but I just scanned the best ones:


4 Hall of Famers (and Steve Garvey)
I already had the Schoendienst but he's a Hall of Famer so I don't mind. I really like the Billy Williams card for some reason, I don't have much of him. Definitely some cool ones in this bunch.


1974 Topps Reggie Jackson/Willie Stargell League Leaders
Boy this is a sweet card! 2 examples of 70's players with awesome facial hair! And 2 excellent players! I never hear anything about Stargell, well, that may be because he passed away.


2 1965 Topps Bob Veale/Bob Gibson/Don Drysdale League Leaders
Awesome, my 1st Drysdale vintage card, actually, probably my 1st Drysdale anything! I have a Gibby auto and 2 game used from boxes, and I really like him, because he was so dominant. So overpowerful, which may result in being on a strikeout leader card. Adding Veale is practically a bonus. Lovin this card(s).


1965 Topps Joe Morgan/Sonny Jackson Rookie Card!
Now we're talking! One of the best cards he's given me, books for 60 but you could get it much cheaper. It's not in great shape but it's awesome to own a Hall of Fame rookie card, even if he is a pretty bad announcer. This is not for trade!

Thanks Pop Popps, and See Ya!

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

My 3 Top Autographs (well, some of my faves I already have pictures of on my computer)

Wow, that's a long title. Hey guys, Drew back here, showing 3 already taken pictures of 3 of my favorite on card autographs, and some other random ones I may show at the end. Enjoy!

OK, number 3 is.....


2008 Topps Allen & Ginter Jeff King TTM Auto
Well, before I explain why this means so much to me, I must say that Jeff King is one of the best Iditarod racers of all time (sorry Kanye)! He's won a few, and I got to follow his stats last year in English class. So, my second TTM ever (Brad Smith of the Jets 1st, still waiting for that) went out to Mr. King, and he sent back this and an autographed index card, which I cut up around it and put it in a frame (yeah, it did look nice), and gave it to my English teacher. So, my 1st TTM return has to be up there.

Number 2 goes to.....


1994 Nabisco All Stars Bob Gibson Auto
Well, you guys just saw it that I got a few days ago, but how can somebody as good as Bob Gibson NOT get in this top 3? Seriously. Nice auto, cool picture (even without logos, study this Upper Deck), and an amazing pitcher to finish.

And number 1.....


2007 Upper Deck Sweet Spot Ryan Zimmerman Autograph #ed/10!!!
This is an amazing card, one of my favorites, he's an all star 3rd baseman (one I'd like to see in pinstripes), and he has a sweet sig (get it?). Only limited to 10 copies makes this card the coolest!

Some other possible nominees are....


2007 Upper Deck Sweet Spot Signatures Brian Bruney Auto /99
Yeah, still got a man crush on him, don't laugh, he's the man!


2007 Upper Deck Masterpieces Jason Bay Auto
Yeah I hate him, and actually, yeah, this is for trade, but it is an awesome card, plus a nice autograph. It is a "Stroke of Genius" indeed.


2007 Upper Deck Sweet Spot Adam Lind RC Auto
Love the helmet, and another sweet signature!


2008 Donruss Gridiron Gear Dexter Jackson Pull Out Auto
Very unique card to finish it out. You pull the side piece and the piece of jersey with the auto drags out. Nothing special about Jackson but the card is cool.

Thanks Dinged Corners for the great idea, and I hoped you guys enjoyed it! See Ya!