I was skimming through some books that are destined for the sell pile (or as trades for cards). I've gotten all I can from them. Now it's time for someone else. But before they go I'll write about some book to card connections.
Reading a book published in 1964 about a then-recent event is a little weird and interesting. It starts with a dedication to John F. Kennedy, who died in '63. So it's like experiencing history told in the voice of that era. There's a time machine quality to it.
Haddix still holds the MLB record for most consecutive batters retired in one game (36). He was battling a serious cold yet managed to become the first to pitch a perfect game through 12 innings (noted on his tombstone).
I picked up Harvey's 1993 Upper Deck card two years ago. The card's got a lot going for it. The best thing, of course, is the serious 50’s phone (no curly cord just straight old school).
Card facts: based on the 1912 T-202 Hassan Triple Folders card design, this 1993 Upper Deck series is named either B.A.T. Triple-Folders or All Time Heroes of Baseball. They’re an oddball size (2.25” x 5.25”). It's card #61 out of 165.
Current Availability: semi-common (handful on eBay and some on Sportlots)
This Illustrated True Book is what Wally or the Beav would’ve read on a street curb.
Haddix still holds the MLB record for most consecutive batters retired in one game (36). He was battling a serious cold yet managed to become the first to pitch a perfect game through 12 innings (noted on his tombstone).
I picked up Harvey's 1993 Upper Deck card two years ago. The card's got a lot going for it. The best thing, of course, is the serious 50’s phone (no curly cord just straight old school).
This seems to be a phone made of Bakelite, an older type of plastic. It looks like this one someone's selling on Etsy:
The card back summarizes his almost perfect game. There’s also an explanation of the Baseball Assistance Team. This is a cool idea - a foundation that helps ball players in need. BAT still exists. Fuji also posted a box break with more info here.
There's a more "recent" 2009 article titled the Greatest Game Ever Pitched that's written 50 years after the game. It's worth a read. And last Sunday marked the 60th anniversary.
I wonder what he's reading while chatting on the phone...
Card facts: based on the 1912 T-202 Hassan Triple Folders card design, this 1993 Upper Deck series is named either B.A.T. Triple-Folders or All Time Heroes of Baseball. They’re an oddball size (2.25” x 5.25”). It's card #61 out of 165.
Current Availability: semi-common (handful on eBay and some on Sportlots)
