It’s a non-sports Thursday flashback edition of #WhatsOnYourDesk

“You play the hand you're dealt. I think the game's worthwhile.” —Christopher Reeve

#BeTheGood

Pretty excited to pick up this 1911 Bill Steen Obak card from his time with the Portland Beavers. Steen was a Bloomer in 1909 and went 18-15 that year - as shown on the back of this card. He went 30-15 for the Beavers in 1911.

Steen went 28-32 over 4 big league seasons. He spent time with Cleveland and Detroit.

https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=steen-001wil

A small assortment for this Friday edition of #WhatsOnYourDesk.

“Basically, I'm for anything that gets you through the night - be it prayer, tranquilizers or a bottle of Jack Daniels.” —Frank Sinatra

#BeTheGood

I picked up this T206 of Jack Powell at the recent REA Auction. Jack Powell did not play for the Bloomers, but was born right here in Bloomington on July 9, 1874.

He went on to win 245 games against 255 losses in 16 MLB seasons with a 2.97 ERA. In 1899, Powell pitched 373 innings and won 23 games (2nd most on the team - he trailed a fella named Cy Young who won 26).

This is my first horizontal T206, too. It’s a pretty sweet card!

https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/jack-powell-3/

For my money, it doesn't get any better than the T3 Turkey Red set - this one depicts a long-forgotten player and team, but is more beautiful than anything in the Louvre...