Another Birthday, Another Memory

Back in 2018, Adrian Beltre passed Rod Carew to become the all-time leader in hits among Latin American born players.  Albert Pujols and Miguel Cabrera have since passed him, but that's not really the point to this post.

2018 Topps Now #40

I just happened to be at the game with my buddy Mike when it happened.  Sadly he passed away two years ago on his 51st birthday, but there's a special place in my collection that honors him and our friendship.

This Topps Now card commemorates Beltre's accomplishment and is the newest addition to my Mike PC.

It's a reminder of that special day at the Oakland Coliseum:

Unfortunately I don't have any photos with Mike at the game, but here's me with my nachos and soft pretzel:

Happy birthday Mike!  Miss you buddy.

Everyone else...

Happy Saturday and sayonara!