July Pickups

[GasHouseGang]

I don't really collect the newer baseball cards, but I wanted an Ozzie Smith autograph, so I picked this up which seemed appropriate since he's known for his glove work. Maybe I'll get it graded one day. It's one of 96 made.

[ALR-bishop]

I lived in St Louis when the Cardinals traded Templeton for Smith. At that time people there thought San Diego got the better of the deal because Templeton had been a better hitter. He had, however, worn out his welcome with some fans and management over some infantile on and off field behavior. He and Brock were often considered life long Cardinals by some, like Gibson and Musial, even though both in fact started their careers elsewhere.

[GasHouseGang]

I was one of those that thought they were crazy to trade Templeton for Ozzie. Templeton was a .300 hitter while Ozzie was known as "no bat - all glove". I have to admit though, in the long run it was proven that the Cardinal management was a lot smarter than I was. Ozzie improved his hitting over the years and is just such a good guy, you can't help but like him.

[HOF Auto Rookies]

Mauer gamer

[HOF Auto Rookies]

Sorry, wrong section

[tjb1952tjb]

Some very nice, highest PSA-graded 2007 Upper Deck Masterpieces (5x7 Box Topper autographs). Love 'em...................

[David W]

Originally Posted by GasHouseGang

I was one of those that thought they were crazy to trade Templeton for Ozzie. Templeton was a .300 hitter while Ozzie was known as "no bat - all glove". I have to admit though, in the long run it was proven that the Cardinal management was a lot smarter than I was. Ozzie improved his hitting over the years and is just such a good guy, you can't help but like him.

Growing up in Central Illinois, I remember the immortal line from Templeton - "If I ain't startin, I ain't departin'" - referring to his not starting the All Star Game. It was downhill from there, Herzog cleaned house in the off season, and when Gene Tenace was photographed dragging Templeton into the dugout after Tempy did something (I Forget, maybe flipped off fans???? - anyone remember??) he was history.

We were lucky to get anything for him.

[ALR-bishop]

Yes, he was being booed by the home folk over a half hearted effort in the field; forget if it involved base running or fielding. As he was heading into dug out he flipped the fans behind the dug out. He got dragged into the dug out. That was why even though some folks thought San Diego was getting the better deal, they were resigned to it. In any event, in those days Herzog could do no wrong.

[jofinn36]

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Didn't pick these up this month more like the last few. The Thomas I've had for a while. Haven't posted here on Net 54 for a long time.

[jofinn36]

Heres some. Sorry these are just cards I've been picking up this year not just July. Wanted to show off.