Ryan Express rolls as the MLB season is gaining some steam. Be interesting to see how Ryan's already prestigious K numbers would play in today's game.

Though his peak burned bright rather than long, Ron Guidry crafted one of the most electric stretches a pitcher has ever had with the New York Yankees. Nicknamed “Louisiana Lightning,” Guidry rose to dominance in the late 1970s, highlighted by his legendary 1978 season when he went 25–3 with a 1.74 ERA, winning the Cy Young Award and carrying New York to a championship. Arm issues and heavy workloads shortened his time at the top, but at his best he combined blistering fastballs with pinpoint control, striking out hitters with a calm, almost effortless style. Even with a relatively brief prime, Guidry’s peak remains one of the most efficient and overpowering runs ever produced by a left-handed starter, securing his place in Yankees lore.

Is it the 1976 Topps Basketball Kareem Abdul Jabbar

1976 Topps

I had the pleasure of chatting with Ray Burris at the Chicago Sports Spectacular last weekend. I actually “met” Mr. Burris 45-ish years ago when he and other Chicago Cubs personnel came to my town to play a basketball game against our local radio personalities. After the game, kids were able to get a ball autographed by the players. Turns out the Cubs did this for several years and traveled to other states as well. His signature on my ball is a little faded so I decided to get a fresh one on his 1976 Topps card.