Longo goes Little League

This card came over from the Night Owl. I bought exactly 2 packs of OPC, sent off the black border cards in trade to someone for the CC OPC base, and haven't looked back. As an aside, I never got my end of the trade (ahem) so I still need the CC base.

Anyway, the *Moments* subset was entirely new to me. The text at the bottom was puzzling (helps out at the plate and in the dugout?), so I was hooked.

You turn the card over...

and there's more text about Longo grabbing someone's cap and glove from the dugout than there is about his offensive output for the day. Weird. That sort of thing is standard beginning in little league, and makes a really odd subject for a card, but I think it's kinda neat. Not that I'd like to see a whole series of cards detailing "guys taking other players' equipment out to the field," but this is the only shot like this I've EVER seen and it really connects the game's highest level with its lowest. I mean, we've all done what Longo was doing. Not many of us ever played a stellar 3B or hit towering HRs, but we've ALL taken stuff to our friends in the field. It's a strange but really nice card.

Have a good one and goodnight Pumpsie Green, wherever you are!

The Unexpected Package: Jack Brohamer (The Nail in My '76 set!)

I sent Night Owl a few random Dodgers a while back. It wasn't a trade, just some cards I had laying around that needed a better home.

Not only did he send something back, he sent an entire stack of really great stuff. And in the middle:

Oh yes, people, it is:

In all it's airbrushed, radioactive-looking glory, the 1976 Jack Brohamer traded. The VERY last card I needed to complete this set. That makes TWO sets ('76 and '86) I've completed since I started the blog. Major shout out to the NO, as well as everyone who's helped me along with those. Many, many thanks. to all of you. Contest to celebrate coming soon (as soon as I think of something)

Trading Post

First, don't forget the Great Cy Seymour T206 giveaway.

Second, today I scored a massive who's who of late-80's  prospects and stars at a rummage sale. 35 Greg Vaughn RC's! Twenty 1987 Topps laminate Mike Greenwells! If anyone needs anything, I'll see if it's there.

But this post is about the very cool cards I recently received.

First up, 1973 Topps set needs from the Night Owl. I want to finish posting about the '76 set before I get into the magnificence that is the '73, but I thought I'd throw out these highlights from what Night Owl sent.

#116 Yankees Field Leaders featuring Ralph Houk, Jim Hegan, Elston Howard, Dick Howser, and Jim Turner. I love the coaches cards from this set, and it gives a chance to trace managing lineages over the years. Dick Howser passed away way too soon, and his thirty-six year old self here looks like he could be Ralph Houk's kid.

And then #510 Amos Otis. The photo is everything I love about the standard cards in this set, fuzzy, dramatic, awesome, so I'll let it stand alone.

Saints of the Cheap Seats sent over some really great Crawford cards. They are all smooth (especially the Heritage Jersey!) but I'll only throw out a few.

The Goudeys! My favorite thing about these is that, for Neo-vintage, they're not trying too hard (hello Topps 2009 Heritage). I mean, I'm not aware of any vintage Goudey with funky art deco type things going on in the background. It's Goudey, but it's moving forward. Nice! (and one is the red ink parallel)

Then we have the UD Masterpieces Card. I've never seen one of these up close. NOW I see what the big deal was about.

And last, a card that is definitely one of my favorite all-time Crawfords. I like the Turkey Red cards but let's face it, they are real repetitive. This card, however, is a checklist, and it is stunning. Are there any other action shots in TR? Man, if they are all like this they are must haves.

Thanks again gents!