This is the 1961 Topps baseball card for Wes Covington, an outfielder who played in the major leagues from 1956 to 1966, mostly for the Milwaukee Braves and Philadelphia Phillies. I have always had a soft spot in my heart for this card, and by extension, for Wes Covington himself. Although
Honorary 1962 New York Mets – Starlin Castro
Now that we’re at the all-star break, I’d like to take a moment to recognize a ballplayer who for one brief shining moment brought back joyous memories of my beloved 1962 New York Mets, the most inept but lovable team I have ever taken to my heart. Since this award
My Sister Nancy & Grubby Glove
The following post is loosely based on a recent conversation I had with my sister Nancy. When did you get Grubby? Uncle Al got me Grubby Glove when we were still at Seabury Road (Garden City, New York) in the early 1950’s. He got me a left-handed glove because I was left-handed. He
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Grubby Glove said "Thank you, John. ..."
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Grubby Glove said "Thank you, Jeff. ..."
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John Giron said "Michael, the work you have done behind the scenes by spending many hou ..."
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Jeff Ugot said "Michael, Thank you for sharing what’s in store for the upcoming Bryan ..."
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Grubby Glove said "Thank you, Miriam. ..."
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