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Hall of Fame Biography: https://youtu.be/0_MeykDULPU Roland Glen “Rollie” Fingers (Born in Steubenville, OH on August 25, 1946-) revolutionized the role of the closer during the 1960s and ‘70s, rarely appearing in games until the seventh inning or later as offense increased around the league and the designated hitter was implemented in the American League inContinue reading “Rollie Fingers. (1974). $1,300”

SportsCentury: https://youtu.be/wXPkpwcX5Ak Carlton Ernest Fisk (born in Charlestown, NH on December 26, 1947), nicknamed “Pudge” and “The Commander”, is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a catcher from 1969 to 1993 for the Boston Red Sox (1969, 1971–1980) and Chicago White Sox (1981–1993). He was the first playerContinue reading “Carlton Fisk. (1979). $800”

The Beast: https://youtu.be/9VxWiHonhkM James Emory Foxx (Born in Sudlersville, MD on October 22, 1907 – July 21, 1967), nicknamed “Double X” and “The Beast”, was an American professional baseball first baseman who played 20 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Athletics, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, and Philadelphia Phillies. His most productiveContinue reading “Jimmy Fox. (1931). $75”

Ron and Natalie McCann (reporter) recall 1991 Braves World Series: https://youtu.be/uUakQdqMeeA Ronald Edwin Gant (born in Victoria, TX on March 2, 1965) is an American television news anchor and former professional baseball outfielder, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Atlanta Braves (1987–1993), Cincinnati Reds (1995), St. Louis Cardinals (1996–1998), Philadelphia Phillies (1999–2000),Continue reading “Ron Gant. (1988 RC). $40”

Chipper Jones talks at Henry’s memorial service: https://youtu.be/G4HXK-z6rSM Born in Mobile, AL. On April 8, 1974, Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves hits his 715th career home run, breaking Babe Ruth’s legendary record of 714 homers. A crowd of 53,775 people, the largest in the history of Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium, was with Aaron that nightContinue reading “Baseball Grts – Hank Aaron $17”

MLB Remembering Bob: https://youtu.be/PXX7NDGLSPo Pack Robert Gibson (Born in Omaha, NE on November 9, 1935-October 2, 2020) began his professional career playing baseball for the St. Louis Cardinals and basketball for the Harlem Globetrotters where he was “Bullet Bob Gibson.” Bob Gibson, “Gibby” played his entire 17-year career with the St. Louis Cardinals (1959-1975). GibsonContinue reading “Bob Gibson. (1971). $1,000”

The Natural (1988 World Series): https://youtu.be/zDRSDlsPcKQ Kirk Harold Gibson (nicknamed “Gibby”) (born in Pontiac, MI on May 28, 1957) is an American former professional baseball player and manager. He is currently a color commentator for the Detroit Tigers on Bally Sports Detroit and a special assistant for the Tigers. As a player, Gibson was anContinue reading “Kirk Gibson. (1982). $292”

Vin Scully Honoring Gilliam: https://youtu.be/ejs3s4inroY James William “Junior” Gilliam (Born in Nashville, TN on October 17, 1928 – October 8, 1978) signed with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1951 and was sent to the Montreal Royals, Brooklyn’s farm affiliate, of the International League because African-Americans were still barred from playing in the Texas League. As heContinue reading “Jim Gilliam. (1964). $510”

Pitching Mechanics (slow motion): https://youtu.be/yPj_WTfWBNo Thomas Michael Glavine (born in Concord, MA on March 25, 1966) is an American former professional baseball player. A pitcher, Glavine played in Major League Baseball for the Atlanta Braves (1987–2002, 2008), and New York Mets (2003–2007). With 164 victories during the 1990s, Glavine earned the second-highest number of winsContinue reading “Tom Glavine. (1988 RC). $40”

Prime Highlights: https://youtu.be/owYPmgArkyQ Dwight Eugenee “Doc” Gooden (Born in Tampa, FL on November 16, 1964-) finished his 1983 season with a 19-4 record with the Lynchburg Mets and burst into the Major Leagues, continuing his winning ways, as he went 17-9 with a league leading 276 strikeouts en route to the National League Rookie ofContinue reading “Dwight Gooden. (‘85 RC) $450”