Getting Huffy

The Pirates will not be playing meaningful baseball this September so I can make a smooth transition into the college football season.  Baseball will always be top dog, but it nice to live in the same town as my alma mater.  WVU sometimes flies under the radar, but collectively they have a top notch athletics department. The football team is always a bowl team and trending upwards, the men and women's basketball made the tournament, baseball made the postseason and women's soccer played for the national title.  That is solid consistency across all sports.

While this will always be baseball card blog I do get a tad bit excited to showoff some WVU cards this time of year. I'm always adding to my collection throughout the year, but for the most part wait until football and basketball season to throw a few on the blog.

2008 Press Pass Sam Huff Onyx Auto /25

Sam Huff is only behind Jerry West as the schools most accomplished athlete. Huff was a WVU legend that would go on to have a Hall of Fame professional career with the Giants. His number is one of only three that have been retired by the football program. 

Crack a beer and enjoy the games. WVU has a noon kickoff so an early start is in order for me. 

Xmas Loot

Even as I approach my mid 30's my Mom is still adamant that I give her some gift ideas.  This year I was a little later than normal as I was out of town a good bit in early December. That actually worked in my favor as she approached my older brother for some ideas.  My brother is pretty in tune with what I like.  He avoids cards but is always finding great pieces of memorabilia.  

First is my brothers gift. 

Jerry West auto basketball! I have a few nice West pieces in my collection, but this is by far the nicest.  My brother even got a nice case for it.  He can stay my brother for now.....

This was a huge surprise.  Normally my Mom hooks me up with one cool Pirate piece a year, but this year she threw me a curve ball and went the WVU route.  The auto is of former Mountaineer great and NFL Hall of Famer Sam Huff.  What a great surprise.

Back to getting caught up with all the great trade packages tomorrow.  Tonight I'm getting some sleep.