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.
New Arrivals: Carl Yastrzemski and Eddie Murray Signed Papers
I was pretty jazzed to get these Carl Yastrzemski and Eddie Murray autographs. Both are signed on what looks like autograph book paper, and in both cases with a bold, blue ballpoint pen.
New Arrival: Luis Tiant, sp, Cleveland Indians
The 1966 Cleveland Indians were not a great team, finishing the season with an 81-81 record and 5th in the American League. What made them respectable was a fantastic pitching staff led by Gary Bell, Sonny Siebert, Sam McDowell, Steve Hargan, and Luis Tiant.
New Arrival: Jake Gautreau, if, San Diego Padres
Jake Gautreau was drafted by San Diego with the 14th overall pick of the 2001 MLB draft. In his last season at Tulane, he hit .355/.435/.659 with 21 HR and was thought to be one of the better college hitters in the country. Coming into the 2002 season he was[…]
From the Collection: Ray Boone, if, Cleveland Indians
Ray Boone was a very good player, though his best seasons came after he left Cleveland. Ray Boone spent 13 seasons in the big leagues (1948-1960). He was a rookie the Cleveland team that won the 1948 World Series, and would spend six years with the club. Boone was a[…]
From the Collection: Asdrubal Cabrera, if, Cincinnati Reds
Asdrubal Cabrera was never a super fun autograph to get, but I was able to snag a couple over the years.
New Arrival: Bobby Witt, sp, Texas Rangers
Collectors Choice. I am not sure why, but they are some of my favorite looking cards of the 90’s, and assuming the photo works, some of my favorite cards to get signed.
From the Collection: Lew Ford, of, Minnesota Twins
Outfielder Lew Ford. Back in 2004, filling in for an injured Torii Hunter, Ford hit .299/.381/.446 with 15 HR for the Twins. He finished 24th in MVP voting. It was his second season in the majors, and it seemed like the Minnesota had found a hidden gem in the 27-year[…]
From the Collection: Scott Baker, sp, Minnesota Twins
Scott Baker was the Twins 2nd round pick of the 2003 draft. He made the majors in 2005 and would spend 10-seasons in the big leagues. He was never an ace, but he was a very solid starting pitcher for Twins, especially from 2008-2010 when he averaged 181 IP and[…]
From the Collection: Eric Haase, c, Detroit Tigers
Eric Haase was one of the Indians Top 25 prospects in both 2018 and 2019. He had a ton of power and was solid behind the plate, but he also struck out a ton. Haase would see some time in both 2018 and 2019 with the Tribe, but never found[…]