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Cubs Legend: Bobby Bonds

Your Cards of the Day: Brock Davis was a Rookie Star for the Houston Colt .45s in 1963. His next card was seven years later as a 1971 Cubs Rookie Stars.

Steve Ontiveros, Chicago Cubs, 1980 Topps

Cubs Legend: Jim Edmonds

Cubs Legend: Robin Roberts Born in Springfield, Illinois, the ballpark there where the inaugural WPBL season was held is named in his honor.

Cubs Legend: Kal Daniels Dang, this dude could hit but had to retire at 28. One of those classic if-only-he-had-good-knees kinda stories.

Cubs Legend: Bobby Murcer

Cubs legend: Bobby Thomson (The [OF] spot heard ‘round the world.)

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Immensely honored to have contributed to this book. Still touched by what I witnessed and experienced during the last six A’s games at the Oakland Coliseum.

Quick card drawing inspired by a viewing of “You Can See Everything,” best new movie I’ve seen in a while…

Long before I’d ever heard of a super collector, I thought I had a pretty sweet Don Mattingly oddball collection—still protected in sweet MVP pages.

I work in the Chicago Daily News building and an old upside down photo of some Cubs caught my eye. Turns out, the final issue of the paper was published on March 4, 1978 and the sports section included this photo of Hack, Rajah, Kiki and Riggs. Pretty cool for hallway decor.

Did some painting over the weekend...

If you dig team-issued baseball cards, I’m not sure anyone does it better than the Cubs. (Just wish they would issue the cards in standard size.)

This episode exemplifies why I wish I had joined SABR sooner. Dan, Mark, and Lori are some of my favorite people. No one prepares better for a podcast interview (Dan) and Mark is an inspiration when it comes to baseball research and writing. And I never miss “What did you think, mom?”

Work had me near the Old Town School of Folk today, so of course I had to go check out their newly dedicated John Prine mural. There were all these things that I don't think I remember…

Your Cards of the Day: Batting helmets were made mandatory in 1971. Active players who wore inserts in their caps were allowed to continue until retirement. Bob Montgomery was last to battle sans helmet in 1979. Norm Cash and Tony Taylor were the others grandfathered in.

Congrats to Janet Marie Smith, who was announced as the winner of SABR’s Dorothy Seymour Mills Award for 2026!

Congrats to Janet Marie Smith, who was announced as the winner of SABR’s Dorothy Seymour Mills Award for 2026!

A couple of perfectly random Cubs pages.

Gene Tenace was born on this date in 1946. 🤟

Doing a little sorting tonight (decided to include the autographed cards with the team sets, instead of separately). Struck by this fun cross-section of the last 40 or so years of Cubs baseball.

When work has you in Joliet on a beautiful morning—of course you stop by to check out the new and improved Jesse Barfield statue.

Rich Kee shared the passing of Fred Claire last night. I asked Fred in ‘21 if he’d help judge the Josh Gibson card art contest. Super easy to tell an internet rando no. Instead shared how grateful he’d be to honor a man his friend Campy spoke so highly of. Kindness thru and thru. A great soul. RIP.

The first Saturday without Cubs baseball for a while is a melancholy occasion. But I sure had some fun along the way with family and friends. Plus, I had the once-in-a-lifetime chance to operate the scoreboard during a game. Don’t be sad it’s over, be happy for the memories made.

To any Cubs fans looking for good news—today is Héctor Villanueva’s birthday.

That Bregman, in particular, is awesome.

Jon Garland was born on this date in 1979. Also, as a reminder, it is too early to decorate for Christmas.

Oh yeah @seank138.bsky.social!

I write sins not tragedies.

Rafael Palmeiro, Chicago Cubs, 1987 Topps

This is the reason Mrs.Woz and I get the good seat for the last game of the year,,, Grounds Crew sings the stretch!! 👏👏👏👏👏

FINALLY found a 1979 TCMA All-Time Chicago Cubs Hack. (I have been looking for this card for years.) Certified banger.

On this date in 1997, Ryne Sandberg appeared in his final game as a Cub at Wrigley Field. (This is one of my favorite pictures that I have ever taken.)

#OnThisDay in baseball history

Congratulations to New Order/Joy Division on their 2026 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Work had me near Litchfield, IL today so I stopped by the Ray Schalk baseball fields. As most baseball fans know, Schalk is probably best remembered as a coach for the Chicago Cubs.

The Cubs go for the sweep today. This triple is a great start.

Ever since I was a little kid, I wanted to get inside Wrigley Field's iconic manual scoreboard. Today that happened. Susan managed to pull off the best (early) birthday gift ever. And how she managed to keep this a secret for months, I'll never know. ⚾️

New on the blog! @heavyjstudios.bsky.social assembles the Topps Box Bottom leaderboard and spots a few surprises. sabrbaseballcards.blog/2026/09/01/t...

Spending my Friday night listening to Dolly, trying to hit songs other than the famous/familiar ones. Anybody got any deep-cut favorite tracks they’d like to recommend?

Just thinking about the beautiful intersection of Cubs baseball and cinematic perfection. 100% pure adrenaline.

Triple time in an undisclosed location.

Added a sweet, new (autographed) Nancy Faust to the collection, but I can’t find any more info about this issue. It has a blank back - anyone able to help?

Yessir!

Loved spotting a little bit of Wrigley Field at SeaTac airport.