30 Day Baseball Card Challenge

Sunday, July 15, 2012

PC Addition: Chicago Cubs HOF Autographed Photos

As a sports fan, there are some teams I can't help admire. Now before I go any further, I should explain myself. This doesn't mean that I root for them or call them my favorite team. They're just franchises I respect.

The Chicago Cubs are one of those teams. Their team is rich in history... their fans have stuck with them through their 103 year drought... their ballpark is iconic... and some of the best players in the history of the game have called Wrigley Field their home.

Ernie Banks is one of those players. Last November, I picked up this 8x10 autographed photo of Mr. Cub:


The amazing photo, along with the stunning blue ink make this one of my favorite pieces in my collection.

Now usually once I have an autographed photo, I wouldn't need another one.

But earlier this week, Insider Sports offered this package:


Now if you're not familiar with me. I'm the kind of guy who has a difficult time passing up a good deal.

So without further adieu, let's welcome my three newest autographed 8x10's to my PC:

Ernie Banks

Can it really hurt to own another autograph of Mr. Banks? The guy is a 2x NL MVP and a 14x MLB All-Star. I think not.


Buck O'Neil

I honestly don't know much about Mr. O'Neill, but from what I've read he was a star in the Negro Leagues, the first African-American MLB coach, and the oldest person to play in a professional baseball game. He dedicated a lot of his life to informing people about the Negro Leagues and helped establish the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.

In 2006, O'Neil passed away at the age of 94. Today, the Baseball Hall of Fame has named a lifetime achievement award after him, which it hands out no more than once every three years. He was the first recipient.

By now, you may have figured out that I picked up multiple packages... which explains the two different Ernie autographs.

That means, I have an extra O'Neil autograph to give away in my contest.

Speaking of contests... are you ready for my next mini-contest? I know I said I wouldn't run anymore mini-contests, but I lied. The fact is... they keep things interesting.

So here's what you have to do to enter:

Step 1: Analyze the following IP autographs...

#1

#2


#3


#4


#5


Step 2: Guess the signatures.

See... isn't that simple? Here's how many points you can win:

1 Points - If you take the time to enter, but get 0 correct guesses, I'll give you one point.
2 Points - If you name one autograph correctly, I'll give you two points.
3 Points - If you name two autographs correctly, I'll give you three points.
4 Points - If you name three autographs correctly, I'll give you four points.
6 Points - If you name four autographs correctly, I'll give you six points.
8 Points - If you name all five autographs correctly, I'll give you eight points.
-5 Points - You know the routine. Lack of Participation = Negative Points

Since I'm docking so many points, I'll make sure to leave this mini-contest open for 6 days. So, you have until Saturday at 3pm (PST) to get your guesses in.

Please be aware that there will be at least one more opportunity to earn points during the week.

Comment moderation has been turned on again to keep people from stealing each others guesses. Best of luck!

38 comments:

Spankee said...

1. Jan Stenerud
2. Tony LaRussa
3. Jacob Green
4. Tim Raines
5. Steve Bartkowski

Damn it feels good to be a gangsta.

SpastikMooss said...

1 is Jan Stenerud
2 is Tony LaRussa
4 is Tim Raines
5 is Steve Bartowski

No idea on #3. I tried several teams and several number combos...but never quite got there.

Drew said...

I know #2 is Tony LaRussa and #4 is Tim Raines, but that's all I've got. Thanks man!

arpsmith said...

1. Jan stenarud
2. Tony larussa
3. Not sure -
4. Tim raines
5. Steve bartkowski

Anonymous said...

#2 is Tony LaRussa. Could #3 be Seau? I don't know US football.

night owl said...

1- Jan Stenerud
2 - Tony La Russa
3 - don't know
4 - Tim Raines
5 - Steve Bartkowski

I'd wait a few days to do research on No. 3, but I'm on vacation and I'm not doing any work.

Baseball Nut said...

#1 - Jan Stenerud on a 1981 Topps
#2 – Tony La Russa on a 1985 Topps
#3 - Jacob Green on a 1985 Topps
#4 - Tim Raines on a 1988 Fleer Headliners
#5 - Steve Bartkowski on a 1985 Topps

hockey kazi said...

1--Jan Stenerud
2--Tony LaRussa
3--Junior Seau
4--Tim Raines
5--Steve Bartkowski

Hackenbush said...

#2 is Tony Larussa.

Play at the Plate said...

Thankfully I had lots of time tonight!!

1. Jan Stenerud
2. Tony LaRussa
3. Jacob Green--this one took me a long time!
4. Tim Raines
5. Steve Bartkowski

Thanks!

The Lost Collector said...

Hey Fuji,

Here is what I have:

1. Jan Stenerud
2. Tony LaRussa
3. No Clue
4. Tim Raines
5. Scott Campbell

Dawgbones said...

No fair with the Football!! That was fun?!

#1 - Jan Stenerud (1981 Topps #387 Green Bay Packers)

#2 - Tony LaRussa (on a 1985 Topps #466)

#3 - Jacob Green (on a 1985 Topps #385)

#4 - Tim Raines (on a 1988 Fleer Headliners #6)

#5 - Steve Bartkowski (on a 1985 Topps #13 Atlanta Falcons)

Thanks for the bruised forehead Fuji!!
Dawgbones

Anonymous said...

#1 Jan Stenerud?
#2 Tony LaRussa
#3 Phil Mickelson
#4 Tim Raines
#5 Steve DeBerg?

Nachos Grande said...

1. Jim Skewton
2. Jay LaFosse
3. Jud Grrr
4. Tim Raines
5. Sal LaTit

Uhm, yeah, I'm terrible with signatures but +1 (or maybe +2 if Raines was right) is better than -5! I just went with what it looked like the person wrote, rather than do research and figure out who that person probably (maybe) was!

Hairylemon said...

1. Jan Stenerud
2.
3.
4.Tim Raines
5.Steve Bartkowski

Hairylemon said...

2. Tony Larussa
3. Not a clue.

The Dimwit said...

1) Terry Bradshaw
2) Tony Larussa
3) No clue...
4) Tim Raines
5) No clue...

BA Benny said...

I will guess #4 as Tim Raines so I don't get docked points.
I will have to come back later to work on the others.

Martyn said...

Damn these are hard!

1 Tim Stafford
2 Jerry Reuss
3
4 Tom Glavine
5 Gus Frerotte

Commishbob said...

1 jan stenarud
2 Tony LaRussa
3. I'm still mulling this one over. I know that face
4 Tim Raines
5. Steve Bartkowski


I'll be back with number 3

TheIronLung said...

#1 - Jan Stenerud
#2 - Tony LaRussa
#3 - Junior Seau
#4 - Tim Raines
#5 - Steve Bartkowski

Dion's IP Autos only said...

1)Jan Stenerud - HOF Kicker
2)Tony Larussa - Soon to be HOFer
3)James Atkins - Seahawks
4)Tim Raines - Close to being an HOFer
5)Steve Bartkowski - never a HOFer LOL

Fuji, I think I have all of these graphs but LaRussa! Thanks for the fun Like the Banks stuff too!

Nick said...

#1: Jim McMahon (I have no clue on this one)
#2: Tony LaRussa
#3: Gene Upshaw
#4: Al Oliver
#5: Steve DeBerg

Kirk Jacobson said...

4, Tim "Rock" Raines
5. Steve Buerlein
That's all I got.

jacobmrley said...

1. Tim Wakefield
2. Jerry Koosman
3. Anthony Munoz
4. Tim Raines
5. Steve Bartkowski

Captain Canuck said...

1. no clue
2. Tony LaRussa
3. nope
4. Tim Raines
5. Steve Bartkowski

Greg Zakwin said...

1. Tim Stewart
2. Tony LaRussa
3. Jeff Frederick
4. Tim Raines
5. Steve Bartkowski

1 and 3 are entirely guesses.

Zippy Zappy said...

1. Tim Sleoury
2. Jay Laluss
3. Ray Guy
4. Pudge Rodiguez
5. Sean Witherspoon

Sorry for my terrible guesses. I'm not exactly the world's best guesser, nor am I knowledgeable about the NFL or anything pre-2010 MLB.

Jafronius said...

OK, here are my guesses:

1. No idea...Jim Harbaugh (first name looks like a Jim)
2. Tony LaRussa
3. No idea...Junior Seau (looks like a young Junior)
4. Tim Raines
5. Steve Bartkowski

Jafronius said...

OK, here are my guesses:

1. No idea...Jim Harbaugh (first name looks like a Jim)
2. Tony LaRussa
3. No idea...Junior Seau (looks like a young Junior)
4. Tim Raines
5. Steve Bartkowski

irondequoit36 said...

jan stenerud
tony larussa
3?
tim raines
steve bartkowski

Ryan G said...

1. Jan Stenerud
2. Tony LaRussa (1985 Topps card)
3. Bart Simpson
4. Tim Raines (1988 Fleer Headliners card)
5. Steve Bartkowski

100 Years and Counting said...

1: No Clue.
2: Tony LaRussa
3: Junior Seau
4: Tim Raines
5: Steve Bartkowski

100 Years and Counting said...

1: No Clue.
2: Tony LaRussa
3: Junior Seau
4: Tim Raines
5: Steve Bartkowski

Wilson said...

#1 - Jan Stenerud
#2 - Tony La Russa
#3 - Clearly this is Billy Dee Williams
#4 - Tim Raines
#5 - Steve Bartkowski

dayf said...

1) Jan Stenerud
2) Tony LaRussa
3) No clue
4) Tim Raines
5) Steve Bartkowski

dayf said...

Oh crap, that said Saturday by 3pm, not Sunday by 3pm. That's gonna leave a mark.

Fuji said...

Don't worry... you by far have the most extra credit points in the contest. I won't deduct the 5, since you at least participated.