Even though I collected the 1983 Topps set in '83 and have completed it, I never had this "card" until today. It is a mash-up of the 1983 Topps cards of Reggie Jackson and Gorman Thomas. It was cut off a sheet of nine cards that was a giveaway by Topps. It's blank-backed
well, we’re off into a new week and what better way to start it than with the indelible Tony Gwynn rookie card. Ted Williams called him the greatest hitter of all time, that’s high praise coming from The Splendid Splinter!
Earl Weaver was born 94 years ago today. So much more than "Manager's Corner," he was a weekly highlight when I was growing up on NBC's Game of the Week or ABC Monday Night Baseball! And what the heck is going on with this card!