Number 5 Type Collection

Before MLB.tv , before designated hitters, before talk radio, before the 20th century, there was still baseball. "Founding era" ba...

Happy 54th birthday to Tony Phillips, a guy who exceeded the common definitions of "journeyman" and "utility player." He...

Finally stepping off this week's emotional roller coaster, as everyone here in Boston went from great Patriots Day expectations to the B...

Born today, 2012 AL Triple Crown Winner, career 151 OPS+ hitter, and occasional glove man  Miguel Cabrera . Miguel split 2003 between t...

I recently wrapped up a job of 13 years, so have had less time to focus on the collection and blogging of late. Hope today's hard-to-fin...

Happy 47th birthday to Braves legend Tom Glavine, 2-time Cy Young winner and future Hall of Famer! I owned this 1991 Ultra #5, a glossi...

Let's look at some Hammerin' Hank cards to mark my blog's 755th post, one of baseball's transcendent numbers. Aaron's in...

Here are the favorite Twins cards chosen by entrants to 2013's first Opening Day Giveaway . (Five in all, so appropriate!) Jose Velazq...

Been way too long since I sent cards out the door. Let's count down to opening day with a Minnesota giveaway! TWINS TRIVIA: Five Twin...

This is my third look at a numbered 1971 Bazooka Yaz card--first discussed here and followed up  here --but this time it's a real one. ...