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Sports Card Trifecta #3: Joe Thornton
I apologize in advance for the TRIFECTA overload... I wasn't planning on posting another sports card trifecta until next week... but then every once in awhile... the stars are aligned and someone deserves some serious recognition.
Last night was a good night for Bay Area sports fans. Obviously most of the country observed the Giants take the first game in the World Series. If you're a basketball fan... then you can appreciate Monta Ellis going off for 46 points (on 75% shooting), as the Warriors knocked off the Rockets.
However today's post isn't about the Giants or the Warriors. Sure I enjoy watching both of those teams, but they're not a priority in my life. Nope... when it comes to sports... the Sharks are #1 on my list. It's not because hockey is my favorite sport to watch on TV... sorry that's football. And it's not my favorite sport to play... I've never played ice hockey in my life (except for video games). It comes down to location. The Sharks are in San Jose... and this is where I was born and raised. So call it "hometown pride".
Anyways... last night, the Sharks played the New Jersey Devils. Both teams have been disappointing to say the least... and both teams needed this win. Coming into the game, the Devils' only two wins had come on the road... while the Sharks hadn't won a game at home yet. So... I was crossing my fingers hoping that the Sharks would bump this trend.
And... boy did they bump it. Actually... it was pretty much a three man show. Dany Heatley and Patrick Marleau each had a goal and 3 assists en route to a 5 to 2 win. On any other night, these stats would have earned them player of the game honors.
However... when the team captain has a "hat trick" and throws in a couple of assists... it's hard not to choose him as the man of the hour. The Devils never found a way to contain Joe Thornton and his linemates. His play last night was a work of art... a masterpiece for San Jose Sharks fans.
Well... today I'm returning the favor... by dedicating this blog post to Jumbo Joe.
Today's question of the day:
What's your favorite sport to watch on television?
What you're favorite sport to watch in person?
What's your favorite sport to play?
Well... only two more days until the weekend. Enjoy the rest of your week!
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Last night was a good night for Bay Area sports fans. Obviously most of the country observed the Giants take the first game in the World Series. If you're a basketball fan... then you can appreciate Monta Ellis going off for 46 points (on 75% shooting), as the Warriors knocked off the Rockets.
However today's post isn't about the Giants or the Warriors. Sure I enjoy watching both of those teams, but they're not a priority in my life. Nope... when it comes to sports... the Sharks are #1 on my list. It's not because hockey is my favorite sport to watch on TV... sorry that's football. And it's not my favorite sport to play... I've never played ice hockey in my life (except for video games). It comes down to location. The Sharks are in San Jose... and this is where I was born and raised. So call it "hometown pride".
Anyways... last night, the Sharks played the New Jersey Devils. Both teams have been disappointing to say the least... and both teams needed this win. Coming into the game, the Devils' only two wins had come on the road... while the Sharks hadn't won a game at home yet. So... I was crossing my fingers hoping that the Sharks would bump this trend.
And... boy did they bump it. Actually... it was pretty much a three man show. Dany Heatley and Patrick Marleau each had a goal and 3 assists en route to a 5 to 2 win. On any other night, these stats would have earned them player of the game honors.
However... when the team captain has a "hat trick" and throws in a couple of assists... it's hard not to choose him as the man of the hour. The Devils never found a way to contain Joe Thornton and his linemates. His play last night was a work of art... a masterpiece for San Jose Sharks fans.
Well... today I'm returning the favor... by dedicating this blog post to Jumbo Joe.
Rookie Card: 1996/97 Upper Deck #370
Autographed Card: 2008/09 The Cup "Chirography" #CCJT (23/50)
Memorabilia Card: 2008/09 Black Diamond "Quad Jersey" #BDJJT
This is the only rookie card that I own of Joe (I really... really... really... want his Upper Deck Ice card... hopefully one day I'll pick it up.
Autographed Card: 2008/09 The Cup "Chirography" #CCJT (23/50)
By far... the autograph card was my biggest dilemma, because I love my Sweet Shot autograph of him too. However the silver autograph on the black material stands out better, so this card got the nod.
Memorabilia Card: 2008/09 Black Diamond "Quad Jersey" #BDJJT
This is one of my favorite cards in my Sharks PC. There's no patches... and it's not numbered. However... this card has four different colored swatches. The only color it's missing is orange... but I'm not complaining.
Today's question of the day:
What's your favorite sport to watch on television?
What you're favorite sport to watch in person?
What's your favorite sport to play?
Well... only two more days until the weekend. Enjoy the rest of your week!
More...