30 Day Baseball Card Challenge

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

The Pride & Joy Of My PC

BA Benny asked...

Hey Fuji, what are the three most prized item in your collections? Value does not have to be a factor, but can be.

Out of all of the questions submitted last week, this is the one I found to be the most difficult and nearly impossible to answer. Why you ask? It's not because I lack treasured items. It's because I have too many. In fact I've spent the past week going through different items in my collection and found a ton I deem priceless and wouldn't trade or sell unless my life depended on it.

But
BA Benny specifically asked for my top three, so three he shall receive:

Autographed Little League Ball

 

Two months ago, my nephew Ryan signed and gave me this ball. My collection of autographed balls includes several of my favorite players including Tony Gwynn and Kurt Suzuki (domo arigato The Big Kahuna), but the one my nephew gave me is in a league of its own.


Autographed Douglas Murray San Jose Sharks Ticket


Douglas Murray is my favorite San Jose Shark and last September he signed this ticket for me at their practice facility. But that's not the only reason it's one of my prized possessions. Every year, I take my nephew (Kobe) to a Sharks game for his Christmas present and this was the game we attended. It's also the game where Devin Setoguchi scored two goals and became my nephew's favorite player. Setoguchi might have moved on to Minnesota, but this ticket isn't going anywhere.


1956 Topps #30 Jackie Robinson


If I had to pick my favorite card in my collection, this would be it.  I mean where should I begin?  The card design is beautiful.
 Jackie Robinson broke the MLB color barrier and is remembered (by me) as being a positive role model... something I strive to be everyday in the classroom.  The only downside to owning this card is that I truly own the card of my dreams.

Okay... it's your turn:

What are your three most prized possession in your collection?

1 Point - Leave your response below.
2 Points - If you've already answered this question in a past blog post, then leave a link below.
3 to 5 Points - Write your response in a new blog post.

I'll accept responses until tomorrow (Thursday) at 3pm (PST). I look forward to reading your responses.

Happy Wednesday and sayonara!

46 comments:

Nick said...

It was tough, but I managed to come up with my trio of prized possessions.

http://baseballdimebox.blogspot.com/2012/08/triple-play.html

Weston DeShon said...

I'd say my Albert Pujols autograph from 04 Fleer sweet signatures numbered to 150.

Spankee said...

1. My 1989 Donruss Ken Griffey Jr. RC. It's the card that defined collecting for me. If I had to get rid of my collection, it would be the last card to go.

2. My Bud Foster Autographed VT Lunchpail. It is the pinnacle of any VT collection.

3. My Bryan Randall Autographed photo inscribed "2004 ACC POY".

I really wanted to answer more of these with posts, but I'm strapped for time right now.

Chris P said...

1)Kevin Durant Meigray Certified Game Used Jersey. He scored 38 pts against the Warriors.
2)Canton Hall of Fame Ball that has in person autos of Jerry Rice, Dan Marino, Steve Young, Eric Dickerson, Bob Griese, Joe Greene, John Randle, Ronnie Lott, Bob Lilly, and Carl Eller. Got this when I went to Canton a couple years ago to see Emmitt Smith inducted into the hall of fame
3)I would say a three way tie, to hard to chose (it could actually probably be like a 10 way tie) but my Michael Jordan Fleer BGS 7.5 RC, The Cowboys football i got autographed in Canton by Emmitt, Roger Staubach, Bob Lilly, and Rayfield Wright, and my Ty Cobb PSA/DNA Certified Autographed Check.

Wilson said...

I decided the most prized items are the ones that are the least replaceable.

http://tenetsofwilson.blogspot.com/2012/08/my-prized-possessions.html

Kirk Jacobson said...

I only have one, my personalized picture of Cal Ripken and myself from his last game. Written about here:
http://eutawstreetcardboard.blogspot.com/2012/02/step-inside-way-back-machine.html

Anonymous said...

1. a Maurice Richard autograph my dad got for me one day when they happened to be seated next to each other on a plane

2. of the cards, tie between the rookies of Gordie, Bobby Orr (posted earlier) and the Rocket

3. from the radios, a 1934 Rogers Batteryless cathedral that I restored as a kid.

But ultimately, they're just things. Neat things, but things.

Zippy Zappy said...

1. 2005 Topps Jorge Posada Base Card
I'm sure a lot of people already know what's important about this card to me.

2. McFarlane Toys Ichiro Suzuki & Jim Thome Mini-Matchups Action Figures
A birthday present from a friend of mine back in 2004. Haven't seem him in years.

3. New York Yankees New Era Hat
This hat has been with me everywhere. From New York to Tokyo, from Yankee Stadium to Tokyo Dome. I wore it to my first day of Japanese school, my high school graduation, my first day of college and other events in my life. I might sport another cap now and again but for the most part it looks like I'm bring this hat with me to the grave when the time comes.

Honorable mentions:
*1993 Topps Derek Jeter Rookie Card
*2011 Brandon League Autograph (First auto card I ever got)

Greg Zakwin said...

Various items (this is exceedingly tough, as you mentioned). Some posted on already, so I'll link those here.

1) A Matt Kemp signed 8x10 with a "The Bison" inscription that I got after a 14 1/2 hour campout.

http://plaschkethysweaterisargyle.blogspot.com/2011/08/matt-kemp-bought-me-dinner-and-i-got.html

2) A dual auto of Ryan Getzlaf and J.S. Giguere which commemorates the Ducks' lone Cup victory.

http://plaschkethysweaterisargyle.blogspot.com/2012/07/is-there-card-that-invokes-championship.html

3) Three signed books from Clayton Kershaw, all personalized in some fashion with various inscriptions (including a very unique and one of a kind "Texas Two-Step" inscription). One of the more low-key and intimate signings I've been to, and Clayton and his wife were fantastic and extremely nice. I also picked up a fourth book personalized with a Happy Birthday message for my best friend. All of the proceeds from the signing went to charity as well, which was cool.

http://plaschkethysweaterisargyle.blogspot.com/2012/01/meeting-clayton-kershaw-again-now-with.html

Baseball Nut said...

1 - My Joe Namath Auotgraphed Football.
2 - My Don Larsen and Yogi Berra dual signed perfect game photo.
3 - My Hank Aaron triple relic auto card.

night owl said...

Well, if I have to choose:

http://nightowlcards.blogspot.com/2012/08/saving-my-collection-from-burning.html

Dawgbones said...

Try this one on for size:

http://dawgbonesaphilliesphan.blogspot.com/2012/08/fuji-via-buffett.html

Thanks,
Dawgbones

hockey kazi said...

Similar to you Fuji

1) Autographed team baseball from my daughters team i coached
2) Autographed photo of me and Wayne Gretzky
3) My Toronto Maple Leaf jersey that I had when I was a kid (during the 60"s)

Ryan G said...

Another post where I wasn't sure I'd go at first... but certainly upbeat:
http://thiscardiscool.blogspot.com/2012/08/eyes-on-prize-thinking-outside-box.html

Play at the Plate said...

It's brief and to the point, but here it is:

http://playattheplatedude.blogspot.com/2012/08/working-fast.html

SpastikMooss said...

Hmmm, this is a tough one!

I'll say #1 is my Ice Cats team signed shirt. It inspired a whole collection of mine and it's the result of tons of post game signings during my childhood. The shirt rules and I'd never leave without it!

#2 would be my 4 Seneca Wallace 1/1's. They're spectacular.

And #3...hmmm...either the Ken Griffey Jr. Presents Major League Baseball for SNES insert card (it came in the box) or the You Crash the Game exchange that I got through the mail when he hit a homerun. Those are both awesome cards and I wouldn't want to lose either of them.

The Lost Collector said...

Here are my three. That was a toughy!

http://thelostcollector.blogspot.com/2012/08/my-three-prized-possessions.html

Martyn said...

http://arbitrary-crap.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/prized-items-card-version.html

EggRocket said...

Like everyone, limiting this to three is almost impossible. But I'll take a stab at it. I would say (in no particular order):

1-1973 All-time HR leader card (#1) ... Ruth, Aaron and Mays all on the same card. My first "pull". I was so thrilled when I got this at age 7 that I carried it in my pocket EVERYwhere. Today it's totally trashed but I keep it in my safe with the deed to the house, etc. but I've vowed to NEVER put it in card protection.

2-1976 Topps Johnny Bench. Simply the coolest card ever produced in the 70s, perhaps all time. It was the first card I "chased" all summer.

3-Authentic Nile Kinnick autograph. Kinnick (the namesake of the Iowa Hawkeyes' Kinnick Stadium) won the Heisman in 1939 and then was killed in a training exercise during WWII. It's the hardest "get" for Heisman auto collectors. My uncle was a caddy at a golf course in Des Moines in the early 40s and got it for his little brother (my dad) when Kinnick was golfing there. More than the monetary value of the card I love the story behind it and the value it has in my family.

Hairylemon said...

http://hairylemon-7hoursfromtampabay.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/three-prized-possessions.html

Fuji said...

Great posts. That ball is awesome... and the 65 Banks is sweet too. Thanks for sharing!

Fuji said...

I'll probably never be able to afford it... but a Pujols auto is definitely high on my wantlist.

Fuji said...

I totally understand the "strapped for time" issue. I appreciate you taking the time to share your response.

Anonymous said...

1. Autographed 1982 Fleer Tim Wallach obtained by sending a SASE to Olympic Stadium in 1987.

http://timwallach.blogspot.com/2012/08/1982-fleer-autograph.html

2. Autographed Wallach Jersey

http://timwallach.blogspot.com/search/label/Autographed%20Montreal%20Expos%20Jersey%20%2782

3. 1977 Topps Andre Dawson

http://classonave.blogspot.com/2011/12/andre-dawson-1977-topps.html

Fuji said...

Wow... I understand why they're your prized possessions. Impressive!

Fuji said...

Wow... that Nomar is awesome! Thanks for sharing.

Fuji said...

Wow... that might be one of the coolest pieces of memorabilia ever. Thanks for sharing.

Fuji said...

Yeah... but if these things put smiles on our faces, then they're really cool things ;-) Thanks for sharing.

Fuji said...

How often you wash that hat? LOL... just kidding. Thanks for sharing!

Fuji said...

Getzlaf & Kemp? I never would have guessed.

I apologize for the sarcasm... I'm tired and that's just my type of humor when I'm like a cranky little baby. Thanks for sharing!

Fuji said...

Man... one day I'd love to add a Hank Aaron autograph to my collection. One day.

Commishbob said...

I'm in, under the deadline I think.

Posted right here

Jafronius said...

Thinking on the fly:

1. The Derrek Lee autograph 8 X 10, referred to in an earlier post.
2. A X-Files CCG promo card of The Lone Gunmen, given away at a convention years ago, signed by 2 of the three actors who play The Lone Gunmen (the John Fitzgerald Byers actor was not there).
3. A movie poster from the 1986 Transformers movie. Oohs and ahhs come from anyone my age who happens to see it.

Fuji said...

I need to find some nice 1975 starter lots... thanks for sharing.

Fuji said...

Holy smokes... that was the largest collection of prized possession trifectas I've ever witnessed.

Fuji said...

Wow... that's a pretty cool list. I wish I would have kept some of my jerseys from the 80's.

Fuji said...

I tell my students to try to think outside of the box... well done sir.

Fuji said...

Nice call with #3... didn't think of that. Good choice.

Fuji said...

I forgot about that Griffey SNES insert card... I need to pick one up. Thanks for sharing.

Fuji said...

You're right... I've never had the privilege to attend any of my favorite teams championship clinching games. That would truly be a once in a lifetime opportunity. Thanks for sharing.

Fuji said...

Wow... never been called an icon before (not even by my estudiantes). Thank you for the kind words. I'm truly honored to know you and the rest of my buddies across the pond.

Fuji said...

Great list... that Kinnick auto & the story behind it is awesome. But the one I'd like to focus on is the 1973 All-time HR leader card. I think a bunch of collectors should get together and write a book. Each of us could include one cool story like the one you just shared. Simply awesome!

Fuji said...

Wow... that 3x5 Musial freebie is awesome. And thanks Simon for the kind words. Best of luck in the contest!

Fuji said...

Great list... I love the Wallach story. Thanks for sharing.

Fuji said...

I love the idea of creating a binder containing players you've owned on your fantasy football teams. Wait... let's go back. You've played FF for 32 years? You're the Curly Lambeau of FF.

Fuji said...

I'd definitely ooh and ah if I saw your 1986 Transformers movie poster. That's a piece of my childhood.