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Dixie Walker was so popular he became known as “The People’s Cherce” at Ebbets Field. His father, Ewart (the original “Dixie Walker”), was a pitcher for the Washington Senators (1909

Thanks to Duncan Harvey for helping me with this card. Harold “Pee Wee” Reese was a ten time All Star and baseball hall of famer who formed a keystone combo with Jackie Robinson. He was 5’10” which was not small … Continue reading →

Harry Danning was nicknamed “The Horse” and spent his entire career with the New York Giants.

I got a really nice eBay haul in the mail today, incluing this pair of New York Giants. Harry “Gunboat” Gumbert was a big righthander (6’2″) who had a pretty solid career, ending up with 143 wins during his 15 … Continue reading →

Joe Orengo was a serviceable infielder who played all four infield positions during his seven-year career. 1940 was his only season as a regular, batting .287 and slugging seven home runs. Jo Jo Moore was one of the better slash-hitting … Continue reading →

Lee Handley was a fielding dandy and a solid hitter over 10 seasons. In 1939, he tied for the league lead in stolen bases despite a serious beaning that kept him on the shelf for more than 50 games.

A pair of hurlers who achieved infamy share this pasteboard. Bob Klinger was a decent pitcher, notching a lifetime record of 66-61 with a more than respectable 3.68 ERA with the Pirates and Red Sox. His brush with destiny came … Continue reading →

Terry Moore joined the Cardinal in 1935, a year after the famed Gas House Gang won the World Series. He would play with many of the most elite of the Redbirds including Dizzy Dean, Stan Musial, Johnny Mize, and Frankie … Continue reading →