I didn't actually start keeping track of what number order I got my Padrographs until somewhere fairly high up, so I had to go back and retroactively number the cards I already had. The sub title of this blog is and always has been "From Abner to Zimmer". I named it that because Shawn Abner came first alphabetically and Zim was last. Amazingly in 11 years that hasn't changed although there has been much added in between. Shawn Abner was drafted by the Mets in 1984 and came to the Padres in a big trade in 1986. He made his major league debut in 1986 and played with the Padres until part way through the 1991 season to the Angels. He played in 1992 with the White Sox.His son, Seth "Scrump" Abner is a professional Call of Duty player. Don Zimmer was with the Padres at the beginning of their major league existence, managing their A league team in 1969 and the AAA Salt Lake City Bees in 1970. He was the Padres third base coach for 11 games in 1972 and then was asked to replace Preston Gomez, who managed the Padres for their first three and a half seasons. Zim managed through 1973 finishing last both seasons. When Ray Kroc bought the team before the 1974 season he let Zim and most of the coaches go. He then went on to coach and manage several other teams. He passed away in 2014. I have the signatures of all the other coaches on the 1973 card on other cards. Shawn Abner is #11 and Zim is #866.
Professional Call of Duty player? Lol. That's a thing? Anyways... I mostly remember Abner for his 1985 Topps #1 Draft Pick card. As for Zimmer, I remember him for those cheeks.
TCDB Monday!
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I missed posting for most of last week, including Monday, when I usually
show off my TCDB haul from the previous week. Thus, this week's haul will
highlig...
Just posting a little nonsense
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It was kind of busy this weekend. I went down for a card show today and it
takes quite a bit of driving -- this is the bigger one, instead of the one
ri...
Enjoy This
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The A's and Padres won. The Giants and Dodgers lost. Yesterday was a good
day.
With the A's being the A's... and the Giants and Dodgers having the second...
Contest Results and buckstorecards Cards
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*Genuine Coverage... Plus!*
The 16th edition of the March Radness contest has concluded, and thanks to
Florida's victory, there was a big shake-up in th...
memorial patches for whitey herzog
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it's been almost a year since whitey herzog passed away at the age of 92.
the hall of fame manager led four different clubs following his playing
career, a...
A few incoming
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I've been ungrateful. Over the last while, a bunch of cards have made
their way from various parts of the country. Time to show some off!First
up, gcrl ...
Incomings and Outgoings
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Got some incoming cards to round up into a post.
I did a quick swap of unofficial cards with reader David B. who fancied a
copy of the Willie Stargell - ...
#103 Jody Watley (+ Chappell Roan bonus)
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Between this and the previous low-resolution UB40 photo, I needed to check
my cards to make sure my new all-in-one printer didn't do a poor job
scanning t...
I am a Navy brat who went to 10 schools in 12 years in 4 different states. I have lived in 7 different states. I read two or 3 books a week. I manage a used bookstore for the county library system.
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Professional Call of Duty player? Lol. That's a thing? Anyways... I mostly remember Abner for his 1985 Topps #1 Draft Pick card. As for Zimmer, I remember him for those cheeks.
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