The 92-93 Action Packed sets contain absolutely beautiful photography, textured card stock, and interesting vintage player choices (Edd Roush, Big Klu, and Foster for my Reds, instead of the more obvious Morgan, Bench, and Rose)…

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

Amongst all of the hand-cut sets over the years there are some real gems, and finding them in high grade is relatively miraculous. This photo of Brock tearing around the bases is fantastic…

1969 Topps #428, Lou Brock.
On August 29, 1977, Lou Brock, St. Louis Cardinals outfielder, stole second base in a 4-3 loss to the Padres. It was the 893rd career steal for Brock, breaking Ty Cobb's modern career stolen base record. Brock broke the record in the first inning after a leadoff walk.

Happy Friday friends and card folk! 🌞
Enjoy the Labor Day weekend! 👊

Giving a shout out to Cardinal legend Lou Brock. This one from one of my favorite sets the 1976 Topps. Per prior posts love the photo of Brock in his elements and looking like he is about to steal another base.