Lineup cards: Let’s see what’s out there.

[bigfanNY]

Line up card with Connie Mack Stadium ground rules printed on back. Robin Roberts Pitching. Has date of 4-16-57 on back but definitely not that game. Which was opening day.

[roarfrom34]

Here is the lineup card for the first MLB game that Cal Ripken Jr. was ever written into the starting lineup (as well as his first At Bat):

[rlevy]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

Here is the lineup card for the first MLB game that Cal Ripken Jr. was ever written into the starting lineup (as well as his first At Bat):

What a great item, worthy of the Hall of Fame.

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

Here is the lineup card for the first MLB game that Cal Ripken Jr. was ever written into the starting lineup (as well as his first At Bat):

So cool!! Congrats, very nice!

[Topnotchsy]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

Here is the lineup card for the first MLB game that Cal Ripken Jr. was ever written into the starting lineup (as well as his first At Bat):

Wow!!!!

[DannyNoonan]

So many great lineup cards. Thank you all for sharing!

Jeffrey Lazarus was kind enough to just do a Q&A with me about his collection. You can read it here: https://lineupcards.wordpress.com/20...eball-history/

Also, I'm doing some research into the history of lineup cards. I'm trying to find info on when the dugout lineup card entered the mix. Was there one manager or team that created a card separate from the Official Batting Order card for the dugout? From the ones posted here, the oldest I see is 1965. If anyone has any information or suggestions of who to talk to or where to look, please either email me (oemtom@aol.com) or post here. Thank you!

Tom

[Topnotchsy]

Originally Posted by DannyNoonan

So many great lineup cards. Thank you all for sharing!

Jeffrey Lazarus was kind enough to just do a Q&A with me about his collection. You can read it here: https://lineupcards.wordpress.com/20...eball-history/

Also, I'm doing some research into the history of lineup cards. I'm trying to find info on when the dugout lineup card entered the mix. Was there one manager or team that created a card separate from the Official Batting Order card for the dugout? From the ones posted here, the oldest I see is 1965. If anyone has any information or suggestions of who to talk to or where to look, please either email me (oemtom@aol.com) or post here. Thank you!

Tom

Tom

The oldest Dugout lineup card I have is from 1960 (Braves). It's basically just a list of the players on the team in the lineup but does say on top "Duout lineup card". I mostly focus on umpire lineup cards, so I'm not sure whether this represents anything close to the earliest dugout lineup cards, or whether other teams were doing similar at the time.

[mcgwirecom]

Nothing super exciting. Dusty Baker's linup card from a Randy Johnson win vs Cubs in 2004. I just liked all the info he had crammed onto the card.

[roarfrom34]

OTD in 1988, not only did Cal Ripken Jr. hit his 172nd career Home Run but he also played in his 1,000th consecutive game:

[roarfrom34]

Originally Posted by bigfanNY

Line up card with Connie Mack Stadium ground rules printed on back. Robin Roberts Pitching. Has date of 4-16-57 on back but definitely not that game. Which was opening day.

I think the 4-16-57 printed date on the back is simply the date that the Ground Rules were effective...With some detective work, I'm sure you can figure out the actual date of that game.

[Topnotchsy]

Originally Posted by bigfanNY

Line up card with Connie Mack Stadium ground rules printed on back. Robin Roberts Pitching. Has date of 4-16-57 on back but definitely not that game. Which was opening day.

Lineup matches 9/1/57 and 9/5/57, both home games, so not sure there is a way to determine which game it was from. Cool piece!

[bigfanNY]

Originally Posted by Topnotchsy

Lineup matches 9/1/57 and 9/5/57, both home games, so not sure there is a way to determine which game it was from. Cool piece!

Thank you very much for tracking down the potential games. I have owned this lineup card for many years and just never got around to it. Again much appreciated.
Jonathan

[roarfrom34]

On this date in 1982, Cal Ripken Jr. plated in Game #1 of his historic 2632 consecutive game streak...Here are the lineup cards that resided in home plate umpire's Vic Voltaggio pocket that Sunday afternoon...Note the Blue Jays card was dated (on top) as 1980:

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

On this date in 1982, Cal Ripken Jr. plated in Game #1 of his historic 2632 consecutive game streak...Here are the lineup cards that resided in home plate umpire's Vic Voltaggio pocket that Sunday afternoon...Note the Blue Jays card was dated (on top) as 1980:

Very cool, Bill!

[tpeichel]

Back to back complete game shutouts against the Minnesota Twins for Mike Mussina.

[Topnotchsy]

Lineup card from Jack Morris's 1st career win.

Interestingly, Morris's name never appeared on the lineup from when it was used, since the lineup card only includes hitters, and they had the DH. (The relief pitchers and changes are similarly not mentioned.) Thankfully, the large signature and inscription makes it clear. I do wish they had not messed up on the placement of the JSA sticker. Debating on taking it off and moving it to the back. (Not super worried to have it on the lineup card at all, since I don't think anyone would really suspect it isn't legit.)

Edit: Not sure why some pictures get rotated in the upload.

[shermdawurm]

I'm really enjoying this thread. I've been lurking for a while but I guess I will participate. Here is the Oakland A's dugout lineup card from Ken Griffey Jr's MLB debut. He recorded his 1st career hit in this game when he hit a double in his 1st at-bat. I forgot to mention that this was also Omar Vizquel's MLB debut.

I mostly collect game worn jerseys so I'm not as knowledgeable about lineup cards. Jeff, any idea what something like this is worth?

[Topnotchsy]

Originally Posted by shermdawurm

I'm really enjoying this thread. I've been lurking for a while but I guess I will participate. Here is the Oakland A's dugout lineup card from Ken Griffey Jr's MLB debut. He recorded his 1st career hit in this game when he hit a double in his 1st at-bat.

I most collect game worn jerseys so I'm not as knowledgeable about lineup cards. Jeff, any idea what something like this is worth?

Very cool! I sent you a pm with some info.

[Topnotchsy]

2000 World Series (Subway Series) game 3. Was the Mets only win of the series.

I had never seen a lineup card that looked like this before and bought it a few years back based on instinct. A little while ago a buddy (and member here) who is writing a book on lineup cards was in touch with the Hall-of-Fame about lineup cards that they have, and they had one of the other games from the series in the identical format/style, which validated my assumption.

[Topnotchsy]

Lineup card from CC Sabathia's MLB debut.

[Topnotchsy]

4/28/2001 Cardinals signed lineup card.

Pujols 8th career HR. He tied the rookie record for most homeruns in April (since surpassed by a number of players).

Signed by Albert Pujols and Tony LaRussa.

[roarfrom34]

Here is the Rangers copy of their dugout lineup card from 09/23/21 when they visited Camden Yards.

It's a long story, but it took awhile for to arrive (the Orioles copy was never made available) however the game holds personal significance to me because my son performed the National Anthem (sax solo) that evening for the first time in a MLB park.

I'm going to mat/frame it with a few photos and a ticket (yes, I was able to buy a physical ticket that night!) and will surprise him with it for an upcoming birthday:

[Topnotchsy]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

Here is the Rangers copy of their dugout lineup card from 09/23/21 when they visited Camden Yards.

It's a long story, but it took awhile for to arrive (the Orioles copy was never made available) however the game holds personal significance to me because my son performed the National Anthem (sax solo) that evening for the first time in a MLB park.

I'm going to mat/frame it with a few photos and a ticket (yes, I was able to buy a physical ticket that night!) and will surprise him with it for an upcoming birthday:

That's super cool and more meaningful than any player milestone. Post a pic when you get it matted and framed!

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

Here is the Rangers copy of their dugout lineup card from 09/23/21 when they visited Camden Yards.

It's a long story, but it took awhile for to arrive (the Orioles copy was never made available) however the game holds personal significance to me because my son performed the National Anthem (sax solo) that evening for the first time in a MLB park.

I'm going to mat/frame it with a few photos and a ticket (yes, I was able to buy a physical ticket that night!) and will surprise him with it for an upcoming birthday:

Awesome stuff, Bill! I love it. How cool for your son...