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Humm Baby
The great thing about subscribing to sports card blogs is you get an opportunity to see what people collect and why they collect. Over the years, I've mentioned numerous times that collecting cards and memorabilia caters to my OCDissues and keeps me in touch with my childhood. When I was a kid, I attended a lot of Oakland A's games at the Coliseum... which explains why I'm such a huge Athletics fan.
However... I might have left out the part about my trips to Candlestick Park to see the San Francisco Giants. There's no doubt that I attended way more A'sgames as a kid, but I went to at least a handful of Giantsgames every season.
Some of the most memorable years took place from the mid80's into the early90's during the "Humm Baby" era under the guidance of managerRoger Craig. At the time, nothing would give me more pleasure than to watch the Giants lose. I'd go to the games and always cheer for the visiting teams (yup... even the Dodgers).
In hindsight... I looked back at some of those great teams and realized that even though I wasn't a fan of them... I really did enjoy watching them. I still attend at least one or two games at AT&Teach season... but no longer actively root against them (unless they're facing the Padres or Athletics). I just sit back, enjoy tasty, overpriced food, and watch some entertaining baseball.
In terms of sports cards, every now and then I'll actually target a Giant from my childhood and add him to the collection. Last January, I stumbled across this 1963 Fleer Roger Craigautograph on eBay and grabbed it for $6.25 (+ $1.34shipping):
1963 Fleer #43
I realize it doesn't feature Craig in his San Francisco Giantsuniform, but whenever I look at it... it still takes me right back to my childhood days at Candlestick Park during the Humm Babyera watching Craig and his merry band of Giants.
And while we're talking about my childhood, I figured I'd dedicate this post to George "The Animal" Steele who passed away on Thursday. I read about his passing over on Corky'sblog, which immediately took me on a stroll down memory lane.
Steiner Authenticated Signed Photo
I grew up watching a lot of WWFwrestling during the mid80's and I've reached that age where a lot of the guys I enjoyed cheering for are starting to pass away. In the past few years alone, wrestling fans have lost WWF Legends Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka, The Ultimate Warrior, Rowdy Roddy Piper, Mr. Fuji... and now George "The Animal" Steele. On one hand it's kind of sad... but on the other hand, it's a reminder that we should appreciate those while they're still alive and kicking. Rest in peace, Mr. Steele!
Happy Sunday and sayonara!
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However... I might have left out the part about my trips to Candlestick Park to see the San Francisco Giants. There's no doubt that I attended way more A'sgames as a kid, but I went to at least a handful of Giantsgames every season.
Some of the most memorable years took place from the mid80's into the early90's during the "Humm Baby" era under the guidance of managerRoger Craig. At the time, nothing would give me more pleasure than to watch the Giants lose. I'd go to the games and always cheer for the visiting teams (yup... even the Dodgers).
In hindsight... I looked back at some of those great teams and realized that even though I wasn't a fan of them... I really did enjoy watching them. I still attend at least one or two games at AT&Teach season... but no longer actively root against them (unless they're facing the Padres or Athletics). I just sit back, enjoy tasty, overpriced food, and watch some entertaining baseball.
In terms of sports cards, every now and then I'll actually target a Giant from my childhood and add him to the collection. Last January, I stumbled across this 1963 Fleer Roger Craigautograph on eBay and grabbed it for $6.25 (+ $1.34shipping):
1963 Fleer #43
I realize it doesn't feature Craig in his San Francisco Giantsuniform, but whenever I look at it... it still takes me right back to my childhood days at Candlestick Park during the Humm Babyera watching Craig and his merry band of Giants.
And while we're talking about my childhood, I figured I'd dedicate this post to George "The Animal" Steele who passed away on Thursday. I read about his passing over on Corky'sblog, which immediately took me on a stroll down memory lane.
Steiner Authenticated Signed Photo
I grew up watching a lot of WWFwrestling during the mid80's and I've reached that age where a lot of the guys I enjoyed cheering for are starting to pass away. In the past few years alone, wrestling fans have lost WWF Legends Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka, The Ultimate Warrior, Rowdy Roddy Piper, Mr. Fuji... and now George "The Animal" Steele. On one hand it's kind of sad... but on the other hand, it's a reminder that we should appreciate those while they're still alive and kicking. Rest in peace, Mr. Steele!
Happy Sunday and sayonara!
More...
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