Old School Heritage and New School Ponies - Part 11

This post was supposed to lament the fact that Ponies debuted a few months after Dr. Demento's last show aired on June 6th 2010 meaning that all the ridiculous pony mashups that have been created never got a chance to be on the show. Then to my surprise, I find out that he's been doing streaming internet shows since then and never really left. Didn't find ponies in the playlist but April 7th's show has baseball songs!



And yes, I love this music unironically, just like I love Fish Heads, Bulbous Bouffant and Dogs Singing Jingle Bells. That's how I roll.

Here's a card of Roger Maris' 1962 World Series game 3 heroics where he drove in two runs and scored a third in the 7th inning to lead the Damn Yankees to victory. Problem is, that picture sure as hell isn't of the 7th inning of that game. Here we see #9 Maris on 1st base and #32 Elston Howard taking an awkward swing at the plate. In the 7th inning of game 3, Roger hit a single with Mickey Mantle on 2nd and Tom Tresh on 3rd and advanced to second base on an error by Willie McCovey. Roger was never on first when Howard was up in the 7th inning, so what inning is this? It's not the second inning, Maris flied out to right.  In the 4th, Roger grounded out to 1st base to end the inning. We know what he did in the 7th inning... aaaaaand that was it for Roger that day. So this photo isn't actually from game 3.

I wish the photo was sharp enough to show a pinstripe on a uniform so I could confirm this photo was from a Yankee home game. I have no knowledge of old-time stadiums so for all I know, this game is obviously being played in Candlestick and I'm barking up the wrong tree but I'm assuming the photo was taken in New York. All you SABR guys point and laugh if I'm wrong. I looked through the box scores and found three possibilities for this photograph:

Game 4:

Second inning - Flyball out to center.
Fourth inning - Groundout unassisted to first base.
Sixth inning - Roger walked. Elston flew out to right on his at bat.

Game 5:
First inning - Fly out to left to end the inning.
Fourth inning - Roger made it to first on a fielder's choice, Elston Howard then struck out.
Sixth inning - Ground out to second base.
Eighth inning - Roger walked, Elston flew out to center.

If this pic was actually taken in New York during the 1962 World Series (I can't tell if that catcher is a Giant, can you?) then it was probably taken in the 6th inning of game 4 or the 4th or 8th inning of game 5. That's all I got until MLB stops hoarding their vintage game footage like a dragon hoards gold. Can anyone else out there pinpoint this moment?

David Freese just flat out stole Albert Pujols' wallet last night

And Albert ain't even mad.

Want proof? Proof.

Congrats Giants

For a little perspective, the last time the San Francisco New York Giants Won a World Series was the year this card of their series foe was made.

For a little more perspective, the Washington Senators that would move to Texas to become the Rangers weren't actually these Senators. These guys moved to Minnesota. the Ranger Senators didn't even exist until 1961.

Don't feel too bad Rangers fans, you've gotten off the "never been to a World Series" schnide and Nolan is running the show now. Giants fans should get out and party with Lincy and The Machine. AFTER you go vote that is....

Little Green Postcard

Sports Memories show this weekend at I-75 and Delk at the Courtyard Marriott. You'll probably see me there on Saturday assuming I don't try to take a long lunch break on Friday to grab some cardage. If you like Vintage goodies, this is the show to go to. If you have any questions on how to get there, just leave me a comment. I'll check my e-mail just this once to help out fellow vintage lovers.

The show is one dealer, Sports Memories of Oklahoma. There will be no other dealers at the show. Inventory is basically mid-70s cards and earlier, going back to the Tobacco issues of the early 1900s. Click here for a good overview of the kind of stuff they have. No recent memorabilia or autograph cards. If you want that, go north a few exits to Champion Sports Cards or up GA-400 to Atlanta Sports Cards.

Since the World Series starts tonight and I'm still on my posting hiatus, I'll quickly go over my Series thoughts.

1) I am ashamed to admit that I have caught myself rooting for Brian Wilson and The Machine.

2) I am utterly dismayed that Jeff Francoeur has managed to derp himself into a World Series.

If my hypothesis that the Baseball Gods are just messing with me right now is correct, then you should bet the farm on the Rangers. Texas in 6.

Running off to sulk again, I'll be back eventually.

Oh yeah, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Ultra Utley

You didn't think I forgot about Mr. Superman didja?

What's he got, about 47 home runs so far this series?

Let's hope he saved a few more for the Bronx. Better yet, let's hope he gives a couple of those homers to Howard.

(they're still gonna lose, I am a shattered and broken man filled with despair)

Anybody else like jersey relics that has the stitching marks going through them?

Card of the Week - World Series edition

Since this is my World Series Card of the Week post, I really need to write this post before there is no more World Series. Unfortunately, I am being distracted. Did you know Google Chrome is now available for Ubuntu? A highly unstable developer version, hooray! Plus there's positive thoughts to think. I need some positive thoughts since the Falcons vs. New Orleans game preempted my favorite TV show. Egad. Oh yeah, the actual World Series is going on right now. After that obnoxious Avatar intro on Fox last night, I'm with Cole Hamels on this one. Let's just get it over with already. Here's some good old timey World Series, before Fox even existed.

Lew Burdette and Bobby Shantz, facing off in the 1957 World Series. Lou, I mean Lew, got the better of Bobby as he won three complete game victories against the Yanks in the Series. Bobby was in his first year with the Yankees after being involved in a ridiculous 13 player deal between New York and the Kansas City A's that also saw Clete Boyer become a Yank. Bobby won the AL MVP in 1952 with a 24-7 record for Philadalhia. He went 13-26 for the A's the next four years and was finally dumped to the Yankees in '57. Bobby had a bit of a comeback in New York, and went 11-5 with a league leading ERA. Shantz finished up his career as a pretty good relief pitcher for the Yanks, Cardinals, Colt 45's, Pirates, Cubs and Phillies. Lew and Bobby faced off as startes in game 2 of the series and met again in game 7 as Shantz came in to relieve Don Larsen. I have a suspicion the real reason Topps put these two on the same card is because 6'2" Burdette looks like a monster next to 5'6" Shantz.



I got this card pretty cheap in that vintage haul a few weeks ago. It's one more hole filled in my 1958 Topps team set that I'll never finish. No, I'm not worried about finding the Aaron. I'll pick up one of those sooner or later. It's that damned Mickey Mantle - Hank Aaron combo card that's going to ruin me. People are absolutely insane about vintage Mantle cards. One of these days I'll find one that a dog chewed up or was put in the bicycle spokes one time too many or that fell behind a cushon in the couch and got all moldy from crumbs. It will still be damned expensive though. I wonder if an A-Rod - Ryan Howard World Series combo card will be as coveted in 50 years?

*sob*

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Per request:

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Now, I like Andy Pettitte. He's a great pitcher who has proven his worth over a long and excellent career.

But if A-Fraud and The First Baseman Who Shall Not Be Named end up winning a World Series, I'm gonna cry.

So good job, Andy, and I hope you never win another World Series game as long as you live in this or any other universe.

bluh

I guess I'll give equal time just to be fair...

Two Words:

Cliff Lee.

TribeCards Trivia

Ok, I said I was gonna show off some oddball stuff I got from TribeCards several months ago, and now I'm a gonna do it! First up, something simple and wonderful and sadly neglected today.

1991 Score World Series Trivia Cards

I've had Score on the brain lately, and one of the things I really miss about them is the weird little lenticulated trivia cards they inserted in their packs form 1988-1991 in lieu of gum, stickers or puzzles. These inserts are woefully ignored by the hobby community nowadays, you can't even find a checklist or value (or even a mention, for that matter) of them in even the thickest price gude nowadays. Didn't anyone else out there like these things? In 1991 the theme for the set was "World Series Trivia" and David sent me a complete set of trivia cards for years the Braves won the Championship. A full Braves set would also include their pennant winning years of 1948 and 1958, but I don't blame David for hoarding piles of the 1948 card. Here are the backs of the cards for all you out there who never experienced the bliss of 1991 score, but also crave the knowledge that can be gained from a small, colorful scrap of plastic and cardboard.

1914 Miracle Braves

Not only was the Braves' sweep of the A's one of the most shocking upset in sports history, the loss devastated the A's entire franchise. Connie Mack dismantled the team in 1915 and the A's finished in last place for the next seven years. It was as ridiculous as the premier franchise in Baseball getting beat by an expansion team that had been around only 4 years.

1957 Milwaukee Braves

Did you know that the 1957 Braves were the only non-New York team to win a Word Series in the '50s? Yet Ken Burns didn't say a DAMN THING about them in the 7th inning of his series! Bastard! Ok, ok... the Los Angeles Dodgers won the Series in 1959. I consider any team with Duke Snider on it to be the Brooklyn Dodgers. Yep, Even the '63 Mets. Man, the Bums really stunk that last season. 1964, however, never happened. IT NEVER HAPPENED. Duke never wore a Giants uniform, that - that's just not possible.

Next up... Who knows? I haven't quite figured that out yet. Maybe something big.

A Tribute to Game 5 of the 2008 World Series

You guys don't know how lucky you are... My first thought for the video was this:

DH Auto Battle

I just realized that I have autographed cards of the two Designated Hitters in tonight's World Series game... Vote for your favorite:

2005 Leaf Greg Dobbs Gold Leaf Rookie

This card looks better than the scan. The middle part is gold foil which looks just like black foil on my scanner. The signature is nice and shiny though. I miss Leaf almost as much as I miss Donruss...

1991 Stadium Club Cliff Floyd

I have two autos of Floyd and one COA. I can't remember which one the COA goes to, or where I put it. This card is from the Dome set and has a nice on card sig in thick blue marker. Dig that crazy shirt, man.

Vote for your favorite in the comments, the winner will end up on Auto-matic For The People this weekend!

World Series Matchup - Phillies v. Rays

I'm going to swipe the Cardboard Wars idea from Wax Heaven for just one night in honor of the World Series teams. Which card would you rather have: The Phillies jersey card or the Rays patch card?

2004 Bazooka Mike Schmidt One-Liners jersey card

The all-time greatest #1 Philly ever other than the Phanatic, Mike Schmidt. This is a one liner's insert from 2004 Bazooka. I don't remember the odds on these but they weren't too easy to get. It's a plain white swatch, but if you look closely, there's some stitches still left in the fabric. If you have a good imagination, it kinda resembles a 1955 Topps card. I'm not sure what the best thing about the card is: the awesome quote or Mike's shaggy mane tmbling out from under his helmet.

2005 Donruss Prime Patches Tino Martinez #37/41

Tino Martinez a Ray?? Normally you would expect a Yankees or Mariners Jersey, but he had one year in Tampa (2004) and played well. Prime Patches was loaded with all Donruss' remaining baseball inventory if I remember correctly. This card has a bigger patch than photo. The patch appears to be a part of the name on the back, part of an E perhaps?


If you're still undecided, here's the back of the Schmidt featuring Bazooka Joe:

And the back of the Donruss card:


Vote for your favorite in the comments and let me know who's going to win the series so I can get my bets in. My pick:

Philly takes game 1 and 2 in Tampa
Tampa regroups and steals two in Philadelphia
Tampa wins game 6 to tie it up.
Philly winds the deciding game by one run.
Shane Victorino hits an inside the park homer, goes .400 for the series and wins MVP

Phillies in 7.

Pure Genius

I hate the Mets, but I love this video.



The 1986 World Series Game 6 recreated on Nintendo R.B.I. Baseball.

Enjoy, unless you are a Red Sox fan.