1971 World Series

This was in my draft folder for several years. I probably got these from a dime box at my LCS. Looks like I still need the cards for Game No. 4, 6, and 7. If you want to send them my way, let me know.

TTM Tuesday: (Doerr and Virdon)

I got two returns back this past week.

This 2013 Allen & Ginter card of Boston Red Sox and Hall of Famer Bobby Doerr came back in about a month and a half.

Doerr was born April 7, 1918. He will turn 99 years old next month and is currently the oldest living Major League baseball player.

I also got a two card return from Bill Virdon. Virdon was the 1955 Rookie of the Year winner with the St. Louis Cardinals and won a World Series as a member of the 1960 Pittsburgh Pirates. He also managed 4 different clubs over a 13 year period (1972 - 1984), twice winning Manager of the Year.

I didn't realize it until writing this post, but the two cards I sent are from his first year as a manager and his last. 

Some Wicked cards!

Alfredo...aka wickedortega...aka Wicked, of the blog now titled Wicked Toys, was a powerhouse in the blogosphere a few years ago. He took some time off from blogging and came back offering up some cool cards at great prices. I jumped at some of his vintage cards (mostly Pirates from the late 50's and early 60's) and won a contest as well, so Alfredo sent along some D-Backs as a prize, but he really went overboard with his generosity. Thanks Alfredo!

Here are the 7 cards that I purchased for $1 each plus $3 for shipping, so $10 total.

Alfredo threw in some extra vintage!

Alfredo sent me D-Backs cards for being the first to comment on a post, but most of the cards he sent are just because he's a good guy! Thanks again Alfredo!