Project76 - 102 - Jim Willoughby, Boston Red Sox

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#BlueJays50 Card of the Day 1010/365: 2026 Topps Heritage Image Variation Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (📸 denle_5735 eBay)

Heritage has become one of my favourite sets. Always a simple, classic design with some great photos.

True 5 tool player. From the Negro Leagues to the big stage, Monte Irvin was on the verge of becoming MLB’s first Black player before the owner of the Newark Eagles blocked the trade. This caused Dodgers owner Branch Rickey to look elsewhere where he found a Mr. Jackie Robinson. Irvin’s talent and resilience still helped break barriers and pave the way for generations to come. ⚾✨

I know it’s not licensed but these Prizm ssp with the black and white photos look slick.

2002 Fleer Fall Classics Rival Factions Relics ⭐ Catfish Hunter - Tom Seaver
Tom Seaver and Catfish Hunter, two defining pitchers of the 1970s, faced each other in high-stakes matchups, most notably during the 1973 World Series where Hunter generally held the upper hand. Though Seaver would probably be noted by most as being the more dominant pitcher, Hunter claimed renown by winning the pivotal Game 6, of the '73 WS.
1973 World Series Matchups

• Game 2: Seaver and Hunter faced off in Oakland. Neither earned a decision in a tense 11-inning game, which the A's eventually won 3-2. Seaver threw 8 innings of 2-run ball with 12 strikeouts.

• Game 6: With the Mets leading the series 3-2, Hunter outdueled Seaver to force a Game 7. Hunter allowed one run over 7 1/3 innings, while Seaver, pitching on short rest, gave up two RBI doubles to Reggie Jackson, losing 3-1