(Unfortunately, we've lost another card blogger. At least temporarily. I hate to see that, but at least it reminds me of how difficult it is to keep this going on a daily basis. So, I definitely appreciate each and every person who blogs about cards. You're a dedication bunch. Here's Cardboard Appreciation):
Congrats to the 1991 Topps Carlton Fisk card. It annihilated its cardboard competition in the Cardboard Appreciation vote-off #3, kind of like a speeding Cecil Fielder flattening everything in his path. The card is so good, it even whupped another Fisk card. And that ain't easy.
Here is the devestation, in poll tally form:
1. Carlton Fisk, 1991 Topps: 16 votes
2. Carlton Fisk, 1977 Topps: 9 votes
3. Russell Martin, 2008 Topps Stadium Club: 7 votes
4. Phil Garner, 1982 Donruss: 4 votes
5. Rickey Henderson, 2003 Topps: 2 votes
So, 1991 Carlton Fisk is the third top-10 finalist in the great Cardboard Appreciation election, and it's time for vote-off No. 4.
Unfortunately, it's not a great crop of candidates. The weakest one yet. But if I found something good in these cards, then you can, too. Here they are. Links go back to the original Cardboard Appreciation post:
1981 Topps Kent Tekulve: The best part of this card is it spawned not one, but two "Best Glasses in the History of Baseball Cards" posts.
2007 Topps Josh Hamilton: Not a great card. But I was all pissy about Alex Rodriguez at the time.
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2008 Topps Heritage Torii Hunter: If you're goofy, then you appreciate this card immensely. If you're not, well, I can't help you.
1997 Topps Etch-a-Sketch Hideo Nomo insert: Still blows my mind every time I see this card.
1981 Billy Martin: Another card featured in my banner. So you know I like it. C'mon, a happy Billy Martin! How many times did you see that?
The poll is up on the sidebar. Take a moment to vote. Vote before the postseason starts. You know how testy you'll get once the games begin. Teixeira every other day? Ugh. That'll certainly affect your ability to think clearly.
Congrats to the 1991 Topps Carlton Fisk card. It annihilated its cardboard competition in the Cardboard Appreciation vote-off #3, kind of like a speeding Cecil Fielder flattening everything in his path. The card is so good, it even whupped another Fisk card. And that ain't easy.Here is the devestation, in poll tally form:
1. Carlton Fisk, 1991 Topps: 16 votes
2. Carlton Fisk, 1977 Topps: 9 votes
3. Russell Martin, 2008 Topps Stadium Club: 7 votes
4. Phil Garner, 1982 Donruss: 4 votes
5. Rickey Henderson, 2003 Topps: 2 votes
So, 1991 Carlton Fisk is the third top-10 finalist in the great Cardboard Appreciation election, and it's time for vote-off No. 4.
Unfortunately, it's not a great crop of candidates. The weakest one yet. But if I found something good in these cards, then you can, too. Here they are. Links go back to the original Cardboard Appreciation post:
1981 Topps Kent Tekulve: The best part of this card is it spawned not one, but two "Best Glasses in the History of Baseball Cards" posts. 2007 Topps Josh Hamilton: Not a great card. But I was all pissy about Alex Rodriguez at the time._NEW.jpg)
2008 Topps Heritage Torii Hunter: If you're goofy, then you appreciate this card immensely. If you're not, well, I can't help you. 1997 Topps Etch-a-Sketch Hideo Nomo insert: Still blows my mind every time I see this card.
1981 Billy Martin: Another card featured in my banner. So you know I like it. C'mon, a happy Billy Martin! How many times did you see that?The poll is up on the sidebar. Take a moment to vote. Vote before the postseason starts. You know how testy you'll get once the games begin. Teixeira every other day? Ugh. That'll certainly affect your ability to think clearly.
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Shameless (well-timed?) plug:
I've recently started blogs for the 1967 and 1968 Topps cards. Hopefully, I can maintain the high standards set by the '65, '69, and other blogs!