Thursday, February 19, 2015

new best card of my collection

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Willie Mays 2003 Topps Retired autograph refractor numbered 24 (jersey number!) out of 25.
You know I love Topps Retired.. especially the autos.. and especially the /25 refractor autos. I'd been thinking about picking up a certified autograph of one of the greatest ballplayers ever (Hall of Stats has him ranked 4th greatest of all-time statistically), and pulled the trigger on this one.


I'm super excited to have a certified auto of the great Willie Mays in my collection now. Let's celebrate with a song. Here are a couple of my favorite little-known songs that mention Willie Mays in them...

A grungy rocker:


And a mellower tune, if that's more your speed:


Thanks for stopping by.


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18 comments:

  1. Mark HoyleFebruary 19, 2015 at 4:02 PM

    Great card Gavin

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  2. P-town TomFebruary 19, 2015 at 4:14 PM

    Ahhhh! It's an ebay 1/1! Willie's number was 24! Too bad you couldn't snag the Christmas card. Regardless, that's a beauty!

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  3. Nachos GrandeFebruary 19, 2015 at 4:22 PM

    Very nice!

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  4. DennisFebruary 19, 2015 at 5:07 PM

    Now THAT, my friend, is one beauty of a card, and I wish I had one like that!

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  5. BobWalkthePlankFebruary 19, 2015 at 5:22 PM

    Never heard of him.

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  6. Johnnys Trading SpotFebruary 19, 2015 at 5:30 PM

    Hey I will trade you mine, its 12/25, JK I don't have that one. Super Sweet card.

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  7. night owlFebruary 19, 2015 at 5:57 PM

    Whoa, that made me click on the post.

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  8. Billy KingsleyFebruary 19, 2015 at 6:22 PM

    Congrats on a fantastic card. It's hard to beat a refractor of one of the all-time greatest that's autographed AND the jersey number.

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  9. defgavFebruary 19, 2015 at 7:10 PM

    Thanks, guys! Yeah, the Christmas Card would be sweet, but the jersey number is pretty darn cool too.

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  10. DrewFebruary 19, 2015 at 7:24 PM

    Wow, nicest card I've seen in a while. Congrats!

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  11. HackenbushFebruary 19, 2015 at 8:14 PM

    Awesome! Congratulations!

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  12. Big ToneFebruary 19, 2015 at 9:14 PM

    Ideal choice for new best card.The man's a legend.Congrats!

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  13. FujiFebruary 19, 2015 at 9:47 PM

    Back to back, crazy awesome autographs! Congratulations!

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  14. Daniel WilsonFebruary 20, 2015 at 3:22 AM

    Wow! That is a sweet card!

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  15. UnknownFebruary 20, 2015 at 5:02 AM

    Wow Nice. Card love the retired players autographs.

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  16. The Lost CollectorFebruary 20, 2015 at 6:56 AM

    Such an awesome card. Well done.

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  17. Zippy ZappyFebruary 20, 2015 at 5:47 PM

    Nice addition!

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  18. Adam KaningherFebruary 20, 2015 at 7:48 PM

    That is gorgeous!

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