I just noticed this today

I have no idea how I missed this before, the guy is only one of my favorite players of all time...

2010 Obak Jim Bouton Autograph

Nice, eh? Now check this out:

1990 Pacific Legends Jim Bouton

Is this photo in the public domain or something? I've seen a lot of photos recycled on many different products, but I'm not sure if I've seen one in two completely different sets 20 years apart before. The background finagilization is kind of neat though. I'm not really complaining I guess, I just wish someone had the presence of mind to take more photographs of one of the greatest 20th century American writers of non-fiction. Besides, Obak did market their '10 product as using recycled materials...

Topps is Earth Friendly

I've been pretty critical of Topps lately, but even so I know that their heart is in the right place. Sure, they're alienating most of their customer base and dooming the hobby - and their very livelihood - into obscurity within the next generation through underhanded gimmickry, but at least they care about our environment.

I was doing some spring cleaning about three months late yesterday and while reorganizing a bookshelf I stumbled across this 2005 Braves Media Guide.

I forgot I had it and it was a neat find. It looked a little familiar though... I had a feeling of Deja vu... Where had I seen that picture before?

Oh yeah!

2010 Topps Series 2! Card #604.

 This Braves franchise history card got a little piece of media guide history. Topps recycles! Good job Topps. You get the green seal of approval!