Season 2 is deemed the Rise of the Villains and we learn the origin stories of Catwoman, the Joker, the Riddler, Poison Ivy, and the Penguin; among others.
Oswald Cobblepot, a.k.a. the Penguin, is a huge part of the show and is played superbly by Robin Lord Taylor.
While I would love to have gotten Taylor's autograph, this post is about another Penguin.
I sent these two dime box pick-ups to Ron Cey, nicknamed The Penguin, on 1/4/16 and got them back signed just 1 week later, 1/11/16.
Cey made 6 straight All-Star teams from 1974-79 and was a co-MVP (along with Pedro Guerrero and Steve Yeager) of the 1981 World Series.
So there you have it, A Tale of Two Penguins.
What other sports - super hero related nicknames are out there. I haven't given it much thought because I want to have you answer, but off the top of my head, Shaq; among his many, mostly self-imposed nicknames, is Superman. Who else?
There is no other penguin except The Penguin! Glad my favorite player is still signing so efficiently.
ReplyDeleteHe is definitely one of the best signers out there and was one heck of a player!
DeleteNice! The Penguin (Cey, that is) has long been a family favorite, even though he wasn't a Cub for very long. As far as other superhero nicknames, Tom "Flash" Gordon is probably my favorite.
ReplyDeleteI knew there had to be others. Good call with Flash!
DeleteThe Penguin is still cool, after all these years! Nice additions!
ReplyDeleteAutographs look great! I have yet to start watching Gotham but it's toward the top of my list. The entire Batman story has always been a favorite of mine.
ReplyDeleteWell the Mets have a slew of super hero themed guys on their team
ReplyDeleteNoah "Thor" Syndergaard
David "Capt America" Wright
Matt "Dark Knight" Harvey
There's also Cal "Iron Man" Ripken Jr. Those are just a few that I can think of
How did I not immediately think of these?
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