Finally!!!!!

2017 Topps Archives Postseason Signature Manny Sanguillen /99

I recently just talked about this card when I showcased a Tony Pena and Tony Womack from this set. Just a few days after that post I won this bad boy on eBay.

This is Manny Sanguillen's first certified auto. Knowing that Manny has some of the better cards out there, I'm far from done searching these out.  I had hoped that the prices would calm down a little, but I think other Pirate fans shared my enthusiasm.  81 Topps does a good job capturing Manny's trademark enthusiasm and smile.  

Happy Friday folks. I had planned on closing my birthday contest, but the response has been really good.  I'll keep it going another day.  Join here.... Thanks so much for all the kind words. 

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Trade: Off Hiatus Baseball Cards

Tony is one of my longest tenured trading partners. Not long after I got going with my blog we started exchanging and haven't looked back. It is always fun to see a package in the mail from Tony just because of the wide variety he sends. This time around the package was much larger than normal. Tony gave me a Ralph Kiner hint, but I would have never guessed this......

A very nice 8 X 10 of Pirate Hall of Famer Ralph Kiner! Tony told me that he got this from the guy that runs his local card show, and that he likes the fact that he promotes his show so much on his blog. He passed this Kiner along to Tony with the hope of him finding a good Pirates home. I'm very happy it was sent my way. While the Kiner was cool enough by itself, the card show promoter passed one more gem to Tony.

One of my favorite cards of Manny Sanguillen that is autographed! This is exactly how I picture Manny in my mind with that big smile. Another great surprise. It is my hope that Manny will get a certified auto one of these days. Seems like a good candidate for a Fan Favorite auto.

Last, but not least is this ultra shiny McCutchen Bowman is Back inserts from Bowman Chrome. Hopefully Cutch will get going with the bat. Thankfully the team is winning despite his lack of production.

Thanks for the wonderful surprise Tony. I hope you are preparing yourself for the JBF onslaught. If you need pointers, don't look at me. He is the unstoppable force.

I have a huge stack of Brewers that I will be sending out this week!

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1976 Crane Potato Chip Discs

I love finding oddball Pirate items.  Recently I was able to purchase a bunch of 1976 Crane Potato Chip Discs.  Most of them cost a buck or less and the seller combined shipping so it made for a pretty reasonable deal.

 Doc Medich

 Rennie Stennett

 Jerry Reuss

 Al Oliver

 Manny Sanguillen

 John Candelaria

 Dave Parker

 Willie Stargell

Richie Zisk