From the Collection: Bucky Walters, sp, Cincinnati Reds
Pitcher Bucky Walters had a great career and was one of the premier pitchers of the early 1940s.
Collecting Cleveland Baseball Since 1982
Collecting Cleveland Indians Topps team sets from 1952-present, as well as post-war minor and major league autographs.
From the Collection: Sean Doolittle, p, Washington Nationals
I was able to get this autograph while Sean Doolittle was pitching for the University of Virginia. He would be drafted the next season, but the Oakland Athletics, with the 41st overall pick.
From the Collection: Joe Bauman, Roswell Rockets
Every year the Joe Bauman Home Run Award to given to the minor league player with the most runs. You could not find a better person to name the award after, since Bauman is the minor league single-season home runs.
From the Collection: Daric Barton, 1b, Oakland Athletics
First baseman Daric Barton was a huge prospect while in the minors. Taken 28th overall by the Cardinals in the 2003 draft, from 2005-2008 he was one of the Top 65 prospects in the game. When the Oakland traded Mark Mulder in 2004 to the Cardinals, Barton, along with Kiko[…]
From the Collection: Jeff Heath, of, Cleveland Indians
Jeff Heath is one of the great underrated Cleveland Indians.
From the Collection: Joe Blanton, sp, Oakland Athletics
Joe Blanton had a very nice 13-season career. I will always remember him most as being part of those amazing mid-2000’s Oakland rotations that included the likes of Tim Hudson, Barry Zito, Mark Mulder, Dan Haren, Rich Harden, and Kirk Saarloos. I got this autograph right after he was drafted,[…]
From the Collection: Andy Fox, ut, Florida Marlins
Andy Fox was my go-to utility player when I was a young man playing MVP Baseball on my Nintendo 64. Not sure why I fell on him as my super-utility guy, but I did. He would almost end up getting a full season of at-bats since I would bring him in any chance the platoon splits would work.
From the Collection: Joe Smith, p, Minnesota Twins
Joe Smith has had a fantastic career. But he is a career middle relief pitcher, so it’s easy to not notice.
From the Collection: Brian Giles, of, Pittsburg Pirates
Cleveland outfielder Brian Giles. If you don’t know the story, it’s a little depressing.
From the Collection: Hank Aaron, of, Atlanta Braves
2012 Topps Tribute Hank Aaron–a very nice card of a great player.