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The Impossible Task
At times... life can be so simple. For example... choosing my favorite baseball card of all-time. It's a no-brainer:
1956 Topps #30
It's vintage. It's gorgeous. And it features an iconic athlete that literally changed the sport.
On the other hand... life can be complex too. For example... choosing two more baseball cards to round out my three favorite of all-time.
I immediately had two cards pop into my head, but then I sat down to write this post and thought about it. Different cards from different categories started popping up. Should it be a rookie card?How about an autograph?Maybe a relic or an oddball issue?
The more I though about it... the more overwhelmed this task of choosing my all-time favorite baseball cards became. It evolved into the impossible task.
That's why I've decided to simplify Frankie's Simple Contest and focus on my three favorite rookie cards. But before I begin, if you're interested in seeing other bloggers' responses, head over to his blog: My Life In The Sports Card Hobby. So far, I've seen responses from Mr. Zakwin, Mr. Underdog, Mr. Lost Collector, and The Commish.
I'm a huge fan of contests that involve blogger participation. So what are you waiting for? Go write about your three favorite baseball cards! But before you do... check out mine:
Rickey loves Rickey... and I do too. Another Favorite Player + Solid Design + Great Action Shot = Second Favorite Rookie Card. By the way... I can't believe it took me thirty-something years to realize my two favorite rookie cards share the same card number.
By now you should be seeing a pattern with my selections. Great design? Check. One of my favorite players? Hai. Nice action shot? Yup. Third favorite rookie card? You are correct, sir.
So there you have it. My three favorite rookie cards. One of these days I'll list my favorite autographs, memorabilia cards, inserts, oddballs, vintage cards, and parallels. But for now... that's all folks.
Thanks for the cool contestFrankie! It's been fun reading everyone's responses. I look forward to reading more.
Happy Saturday and sayonara!
More...
1956 Topps #30
It's vintage. It's gorgeous. And it features an iconic athlete that literally changed the sport.
On the other hand... life can be complex too. For example... choosing two more baseball cards to round out my three favorite of all-time.
I immediately had two cards pop into my head, but then I sat down to write this post and thought about it. Different cards from different categories started popping up. Should it be a rookie card?How about an autograph?Maybe a relic or an oddball issue?
The more I though about it... the more overwhelmed this task of choosing my all-time favorite baseball cards became. It evolved into the impossible task.
That's why I've decided to simplify Frankie's Simple Contest and focus on my three favorite rookie cards. But before I begin, if you're interested in seeing other bloggers' responses, head over to his blog: My Life In The Sports Card Hobby. So far, I've seen responses from Mr. Zakwin, Mr. Underdog, Mr. Lost Collector, and The Commish.
I'm a huge fan of contests that involve blogger participation. So what are you waiting for? Go write about your three favorite baseball cards! But before you do... check out mine:
#1 Favorite Rookie Card
1983 Topps #482
Are you surprised? C'mon... Gwynn is my favorite player of all-time and 1983 Topps is one of my favorite sets. If you're not impressed with this short response... I've explained my love for this card in the past. Just click here.
1983 Topps #482
#2 Favorite Rookie Card
1980 Topps #482
1980 Topps #482
Rickey loves Rickey... and I do too. Another Favorite Player + Solid Design + Great Action Shot = Second Favorite Rookie Card. By the way... I can't believe it took me thirty-something years to realize my two favorite rookie cards share the same card number.
#3 Favorite Rookie Card
1990 Leaf #300
1990 Leaf #300
By now you should be seeing a pattern with my selections. Great design? Check. One of my favorite players? Hai. Nice action shot? Yup. Third favorite rookie card? You are correct, sir.
So there you have it. My three favorite rookie cards. One of these days I'll list my favorite autographs, memorabilia cards, inserts, oddballs, vintage cards, and parallels. But for now... that's all folks.
Thanks for the cool contestFrankie! It's been fun reading everyone's responses. I look forward to reading more.
Happy Saturday and sayonara!
More...