If you watch "The Card Life" show with Matt Strahm on Bally Sports (or other regional sports networks), you know they do a small giveaway each month sponsored by Hobby Armor.
For this month's show they were in Milwaukee, so they were giving away this Rookie Auto of Nelson Cruz (then on the Brewers) from Topps Finest. I happened to be the winner!
8 teams later (MIL, TEX, BAL, SEA, MIN, TB, WAS, SD) and at age 42, Cruz is sitting at 464 HR. Quite a successful career!
So thanks to Hobby Armor and The Card Life for the prize.
Always nice to be the winner!
ReplyDeleteYes! It reminds me of various blog giveaways back in the day.
DeleteI can't remember if I've already said it or not, but it's really nice to see you blogging more again.
ReplyDeleteOh, and congratulations on the win!
You are too kind! Just don't get used to me doing it! 🤣 Most of my card time has been spent on trades on TCDB, but I like to keep the blog open for the occasional post.
DeleteCongratulations! I used to watch Strahm open packs on YT back when he was with the Padres. Haven't watched any of his newer content though.
ReplyDeleteIt's fun to see pro guys who are into cards. It seems like the younger guys are giving it a bit of a resurgence.
ReplyDeleteCongrats! That's a sweet card. I haven't paid much attention to Bally Sports since my Rangers had to part ways with them, but I guess I should.
ReplyDeleteGreat card - especially as a win.
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