Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Ickey Woods

Ickey Woods star HB of the Bengals in the 80's. Known for his TD celebration the "Ickey Shuffle".
I sent hm this card took about 5 days to come back signed.
Its a little dinged up for the post office.
Woods 90 Score

Saturday, April 26, 2014

Wesley Sneijder

About 2 months ago I sent an email to KNVB and today (King's Day) I received this.


Sneijder oversized car (front)


Sneijder oversized card (back)

Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Big Red Machine '76 Topps

As promised in the Big Red Machine team ball post here is my 76 Topps set, I finally finished my "Great 8".

The Great Eight

Morgan, Rose, Concepcion, Perez, Geronimo, Bench, Griffey, Foster


Some Pitchers


Gullett, Billingham, Eastwick, Carroll


Rettenmund

Alex Morgan

Alex Morgan was a star in her first Womens World Cup (2nd Place).


Morgan 11 UD rookie, inscribed to Tyler

Sterling Sharpe

Star WR with the Packers career was cut short due to injury.

Sharpe 93 Classic auto card 607/1050

Boomer Esiason

Boomer Esiason led the Bengals to the 89 Super Bowl. He is their biggest critic now along with Cris Collinsworth.
Esiason 90  Pro Set

Anthony Munoz

Anthony Munoz only Bengal in the HOF, All Star linemen. Had 2 receiving TD's

Munoz 85 Topps (98 inscribed (HOF year))

Amani Toomer

Amani Toomer NY Giants Super Bowl Cham-.

Toomer 96 Classic

Cris Carter

Cris Carter Ohio State Buckeye, HOF Vikings WR

Cris Carter 92 ProLine (Front) certified stamp in bottom right


Carter 92 ProLine (Back) auto (certified stamp bottom right)

Carl Pickens

Carl Pickens WR/PR/KR because of him the "Carl Pickens Clause" came into effect and if any Bengal spoke badly about the organization they would be fined.
Pickens 92 Classic Draft PickCollection auto card #1166/1475

Chad Johnson

Chad Johnson call him 7/11 cuz he's always open, or Ocho Cinco. Was a great young receiver and very entertaining, but when he got cocky his career went downhill. Played in a Super Bowl with the Patriots.
Johnson 8x10

Josh Hamilton

Josh Hamilton the rehab guy who couldn't celebrate with his team because of his alcohol issue. 2010 AL MVP, played on both the Rangers WS runner up teams.

Hamilton 11 Topps Diamond (red)

Lamar Odom

Lamar Odom "The Candyman" a vital part of the Lakers Championship team. Nicknamed "The Candyman" because he ate a sandwich bag full of candy before every game claiming Dr.'s orders. Whatever it worked! Career went downhill after he left the Lakers.
 
Odom 10-11 Panini Rookies and Stars

Bench and Rose pewter statues

A set of 2 pewter statues, #5 Johnny Bench and #14 Pete Rose. Their names numbers and signatures are etched in and they stand aprox. 5 inches.


Dallas Mavericks

The Dallas Mavs are my absolute FAVORITE team to send cards to. Their owner Mark Cuban actually encourages them to sign fan mail once a week, as a result of this I have gotten all but 2 things I've sent to them signed (A Vince Carter came back unsigned, and an O.J. Mayo never came back).




Jason Terry 05 (Bazooka) Topps, Caron Butler 07-08 Fleer, Dirk Nowitzki 10-11 Panini Prestige (Inside the Numbers)


Jason Kidd 07-08 Fleer, 10-11 Panini Prestige (Stars Stat)

Saturday, April 5, 2014

Carl Zander

Carl Zander was a Bengals LB, and was captain of the Defense late in his career. This took about 5 days to come back.



Zander 91 Fleer