The Missouri Tiger was drafted in the third round in 1988

He won the 1988 ROY when he led the AFC with 8 interceptions. He went to the pro bowl that year and the year after.

Here’s a link to all his football cards on eBay:

https://ebay.us/u9NA5Z

I forgot that the ball clubs managers had their own baseball cards and it’s pretty fun to stumble across them as you go through your old cards

I remember Leylamd was know to smoke heaters in the dugout, I’ve seen Pete Rose still hustling and signing memorabilia in Vegas, I remember that Lasorda was Piazza’s Godfather (and the only reason he was drafted), and Bobby V had a sports bar restaurant in Stamford, CT that I used to go to in the 80’s and 90’s. All fond Memories

Here’s a link to all MLB managers cards on eBay: https://ebay.us/kIhJME

Rock Raines loved the head first slide because he didn’t want to damage the contents in his back pocket. 🤦‍♂😂

He was able to play a game with his son Tim Raines JR while both on the Orioles in 2001

In ‘86/‘87 MLB owners colluded about Free Agency salaries to keep the salaries at a minimum. Tim was caught in the middle of that when he was a free agent. He later sued and won $865K in collusion damages.

Raines WAR was higher than fellow HOFer Lou Brock. Rickey Henderson stole much thunder from Rock Raines legendary career.

Here’s a link to all Tim ‘Rock’ Raines cards for sale on eBay: https://ebay.us/2elRB1

I saw a headline this morning that the Houston Astros were eliminated from this year’s MLB playoffs. I’m not sure why it happened -but it must have been somewhat of an epic collapse because a few weeks ago they were in the driver’s seat.

Here’s a few 1980’s Dickie Thon cards to try to cheer up their fan base.

Astro Fun Facts

-originally called the Colt .45’s

-first team to play indoor baseball games in 1965. Their home then was the Astrodome aka 8th wonder of the world

-2017 sign stealing cheating scandal. Their GM & Manager were suspended by MLB for the 2020 season and subsequently canned by their owner. The players received immunity for their testimony

Here’s a link to all Astros memorabilia on eBay: https://ebay.us/MgHhjx

-First player to ever win ROY & MVP in 1975 while on the Red Sox

-Could be the only player to hit a Grand Slam in the ASG in 1983 while he was on The Angels

-Played for Red Sox, Angels, Orioles, Tigers, & Padres

-Proud of his football mentality hard nosed style

Here’s a link to all the Fred Lynn cards on eBay: https://ebay.us/i1cs4b