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Charlie Hustle & The Chemist
Each year, I get 150 to 250 new students, which makes it very difficult for me to remember all of my former students' names. So when they stop by after school it's always a challenge for me when they pop their head into my classroom and say, "do you remember my name?".
Ironically, the students' names I usually remember aren't the quiet, honor roll, respectful kid who was extra polite and positive. It's the ones who stirred up the drama, loved being the classroom clowns, and found trouble on a regular basis.
I'm not exactly sure what that says about me as a teacher or a person, but the same thing applies to sports.
Today's post centers around two players who are often remembered for their off the field issues instead of all of the positive things they did on the diamond.
First up... Charlie Hustle.
The 1st Three Black Friday Boxes Busted
I know there are those who will never forgive Mr. Rose, but I'm not one of them. Gambling on baseball was wrong. Lying to everyone about it was wrong. But he eventually manned up and admitted his mistakes. In short... Pete and I are cool.
Which is why I had no problem with adding a few of his autographs to my collection. I'm still amazed that you can pick up boxes of 2012 Leaf The Living Legend for under $10... especially when each box contains an autograph of the all-time hits leader.
Granted... they're sticker autographs on cards featuring photos without team logos, but for the price I can live with that.
In addition to the autographs, each box contained 10 packs with 6 cards per pack. The three boxes I busted produced two complete 50 card sets. I fell one card short of completing a third base set.
Blowout Cards still has boxes for $9.95 if you're interested.
Next up... The Chemist.
Okay.... I have to admit. This guy is a total clown, media whore, and admitted steroid user. But he's also a guy I cheered for on a regular basis for the first half of his career. He drove in a lot of runs for the Oakland Athletics and definitely helped bring fans into the Coliseum.
I don't have a lot of respect for the guy as a human being, but as a collector of Oakland Athleticsmemorabilia... it was hard to walk away from this deal:
Ball: $15.88
Shipping: $6.84
Final Price: $22.72
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I know some of you are shaking your heads. But I just couldn't pass up the opportunity of adding this autographed baseball to my A's shelf in the office, where it sits right next to my Kurt Suzuki ball.
Happy Friday and sayonara!
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Ironically, the students' names I usually remember aren't the quiet, honor roll, respectful kid who was extra polite and positive. It's the ones who stirred up the drama, loved being the classroom clowns, and found trouble on a regular basis.
I'm not exactly sure what that says about me as a teacher or a person, but the same thing applies to sports.
Today's post centers around two players who are often remembered for their off the field issues instead of all of the positive things they did on the diamond.
First up... Charlie Hustle.
The 1st Three Black Friday Boxes Busted
I know there are those who will never forgive Mr. Rose, but I'm not one of them. Gambling on baseball was wrong. Lying to everyone about it was wrong. But he eventually manned up and admitted his mistakes. In short... Pete and I are cool.
Which is why I had no problem with adding a few of his autographs to my collection. I'm still amazed that you can pick up boxes of 2012 Leaf The Living Legend for under $10... especially when each box contains an autograph of the all-time hits leader.
Granted... they're sticker autographs on cards featuring photos without team logos, but for the price I can live with that.
In addition to the autographs, each box contained 10 packs with 6 cards per pack. The three boxes I busted produced two complete 50 card sets. I fell one card short of completing a third base set.
Blowout Cards still has boxes for $9.95 if you're interested.
Okay.... I have to admit. This guy is a total clown, media whore, and admitted steroid user. But he's also a guy I cheered for on a regular basis for the first half of his career. He drove in a lot of runs for the Oakland Athletics and definitely helped bring fans into the Coliseum.
I don't have a lot of respect for the guy as a human being, but as a collector of Oakland Athleticsmemorabilia... it was hard to walk away from this deal:
Ball: $15.88
Shipping: $6.84
Final Price: $22.72
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I know some of you are shaking your heads. But I just couldn't pass up the opportunity of adding this autographed baseball to my A's shelf in the office, where it sits right next to my Kurt Suzuki ball.
Happy Friday and sayonara!
More...