First Set build since 1989.

I have decided to build a set from 2020.  I like the photography and it is a smallish set.  

This is just an example of the photography in the set.  This reminds me of what the flagship set was when I started collecting in 1985. Simple cards with interesting backs.  I have posted my want list here.

I also have some items that I will trade for the cards on the list.  Let me know what you have and what you would like below.  Also I have a few dupes so let me know what you are looking for or direct me to your want list.  

An Upgrade to Padrograph #1183, New Padrograph #1213 and a Frankenset Update

Padrograph #1183, Mike Hargrove.  I had an overlay on a Cleveland card, but the Human Rain Delay was doing a private signing so I rounded up this 1979 Hostess card and sent it in.  I got it back last Monday.  The Trove Sports Den had the signing and did a great job.  I have one with them for a custom Dave Stewart Padres card right now. 

Padrograph #1213, Mike Aldrete.  Mike played in 12 games for the Padres in 1991.  I got this through Jeff Fedorko in a private signing.  If you are looking for autographs in Private Signings, there is a facebook group called Baseball Private Signings that has a lot. 

I got five more cards for my autograph Frankenset.  That leaves me 28 I think.  I have them on their way here.  When I finish this autograph Frankenset.  Then I will work on a 2020 set and then when that is complete I will start on my Padres Frankenset and arranging my Tony Gwynn cards.  

Padrographs #1211 and #1212 and a Frankenset update

Padrograph #1211, Terry Shumpert.  Terry played from 1990 to 2003.  He hit 49 homers in his career.  He played in 13 games for the Padres in 1997, after signing as a free agent. He has a son who played in the Braves system for a couple of years and is a cousin of Mookie Betts.  I got this custom card signed through Past Pros.  

Padrograph #1212, Sparky Anderson.  Sparky was the Padres third base coach in 1969.  He was named part of the Angels staff for 1970, but before that happened he was offered the opportunity to manage the Reds.  And we all know what happened after that.  I bought a cut signature and made this poorly crafted custom card.  I for some reason made the hole too big and didn't realize it until I had started gluing. 

These additions to the Frankset got me down to only needing forty four more cards.  I have another order inbound which will get me down to thirty three cards I need.  
I have decided to do a Padres Frankenset when I get done with this one.  

Frankenset update and A TTM return

I recently received a bunch of cards from an eBay order I placed.  I am trying to order all from one dealer and with free shipping. This is the most recent order, informed delivery digest has let me know that I have a bunch more arriving today.  A wide variety of subjects and companies today.  One oddity is that Danny Darwin is #519 and card #518 is Buck Martinez from 1986 Topps also and the poses are almost the same.

I found an address for Ken Jennings online and sent him this custom card that I made.  This helps me with three of a kind as I now have cards of a contestant, the announcer and the host.  I would like to go for a full house and add James Holzhauer and Brad Rutter.  

Padrograph #1210

Padrograph #1210, Amos Otis.  Amos Otis played seventeen seasons in the major leagues, playing fourteen years with the Royals, two with the Mets and one with the Pirates.  He went to the All Star Game five times. He lead the American League with doubles twice and stolen bases once.  After retiring in 1984 he coached for the Rockies and Padres.  He was the Padres hitting coach from 1988-1990.   I sent this to a private signing that Mr. Otis did recently.  

Five new Padrographs and one card for the Frankenset.

 Padrograph #1205, Joe Pepitone.  Joe retired from the Braves in 1973, tried playing in Japan for a few months and then retired again in 1974.  In 1976 at age thirty five he tried coming back with the Padres but didn't make the team.  Someone had a photographer and got this photo.  I made the card and Joe signed it at a private signing at the end of June.

Padrograph #1206, Alan Zinter.  Alan was the hitting coach for two and a half seasons from 2016-2018.  This custom card took three and a half years to come back.

Padrograph #1207, Duke Snider.  After retiring from baseball Duke was a play by play announcer and analyst for the Padres.  During that time he also did a little coaching.  I found a cancelled check that he endorsed on Ebay and made the card around that.  Some one paid him $8 dollars to autograph a HOF plaque postcard in 1989.

Padrograph #1208, Dave Smith.  After pitching for the Astros and Cubs Dave was the pitching coach for the Padres from 1999-2001.  I found an autographed photo of Dave signing at a San Diego State event and designed the card around that.

Padrograph #1209, Trent Grisham.  Trent will be playing in this season, however long it ends up being.  The card is from this years Big League release.

Frankenset #481, Les Lancaster.  This was one of the cards I got out of my pack of retrographs.  Only need fifty five more cards to finish.

Eight autographs in one pack

 Saturday I and one of my granddaughters went to visit her cousins in Vancouver, WA.  After visiting with them for while I went to a super sports card store on Andresen, the Diamond King knows of what I speak.  I was desperate for packs because they are hard to find in Portland.  I picked up some Donruss, some Series Two, and a couple of things.  I spotted this pack and inquired about it. For $34 you get eight autographed cards. Each card has an authentication sticker on it.  The pack says they were pre certified by Beckett.  I picked up one pack and below are the eight cards I got. 

Free Stuff Friday

I went sorting through my stuff today and sorting it. I found a bunch of stuff I thought you all might want. First come, first served.  Please limit yourself to four items apiece.  Thank you.

Padrograph #1204

I haven't sent any through the mail request out this year.  I did send some customs to a gentleman who was attending spring training but everything closed down before he could get anything signed.  I found this Topps Total card of Tommy Pham on eBay.  Who knows when Padrograph #1205 will show up. 
Thanks to Fuji, I got Bipped today.  A bunch of non Padres cards featuring Bip Roberts.  

Three of a Kind

 I am starting a new collection, which I am calling Three of a Kind.  Each of the collections will have three cards that have something in common.  

I wanted to start with these three cards.  I have never gotten political in my posts, but I may start here.  

All three of the above protest racial bigotry and police brutality and their careers suffered for it.

Tommy Smith protesteded with John Carlos at the 1968 Olympics by raising a gloved fist and bowing his head during the national anthem. 

Colin Kapernick kneeled during the national anthem in 2016.  He began by sitting through the anthem, but after talking with a military veteran he decided to take a knee.  He hasn't played since 2017.

Bruce Maxwell was the only major league baseball player to take a knee.  He was playing for the A's and took a knee, with his hand on his heart.  Teammate Mark Canha had his hand on Maxwell's shoulder in support.  

Today is Juneteenth, a day that should be given over to some soul searching about how we make things better for everyone and make sure that are people are treated equally well.

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I have seen the Mike Martin photo on other cards.  The German Barranca and Horace Clarke cards are upgrades to previous cards.  Who knew Sam Perlozzo played for the Padres?  How is your recognition today?

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I see one name that I think some people will recognize.  How did you do today?

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Jeff Doyle went to college at Oregon State University which is the only reason I remember him.  I couldn't tell you anything about the rest of them.  This is just series one, I am now 363 cards into series two.  If you see a card you are interested in let me know and I can print it for you.  How is your recognition score?

not the padres part 2

Awhile back I posted about something else I collected besides Padrographs. Today I wanted to post about another collection of mine.  I collect various action figures of Captain America. The left side of my collection had a cataclysmic implosion when someone decided to add one of my sons bowling trophies to the the shelf.  I am waiting to redo the display until I can tier the pieces.  I have to pick up some lumber to do that.  Captain America has long been one of my favorite comic book characters and Chris Evans did him right in the MCU.   

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We almost reached the end of the Lowell Palmer collection.  I think there is one more.  This picture of him with the Cardinals is one he sent me to use.  It is interesting when you see who has coached for your team.  Did you know Duke Snider and Sparky Anderson were Padres coaches.  How is your name recognition today?