#CardCorner: 1976 Topps Bob Coluccio
kkundahl
Fri, 2026-08-21 12:34
Thanks to his memorable mustache, “The Macaroni Pony” found a corner of Cooperstown to call his own.
Steve Wulf
“Every once in a while, someone will tell me I’m in the Hall of Fame,” says Bob Coluccio, a Newport Beach, Calif. realtor. “Someday, I’m going to have to see it for myself.”
What he’ll see, on the second floor in one of the Whole New Ballgame display cases, is his 1976 Topps baseball card. He’s...
Hafey cycles through the Phillies
kkundahl
Fri, 2026-08-21 11:15
Chick Hafey helped contribute to the Year of the Hitter by recording a cycle for the Cardinals on Aug. 21, 1930.
Abbey Dempsey
According to the Chinese zodiac, 1930 was the Year of the Horse. On the diamond, however, it was aptly titled the Year of the Hitter.
The start of the decade ushered in power hitting across the American, National and Negro National Leagues as owners employed a livelier ball to boost...
Anthony Gordon’s pre-season position for Barcelona suggests he could be deployed in a different way for his new team. By Graham Ruthven When Anthony Gordon turned up to his Barcelona unveiling, he made clear how he’d been preparing for a move to LaLiga by speaking fluent Spanish. “As a kid, I believed I would playContinue reading →
Backyard Baseball is back, and with it come some fun unlockable characters. One of the secret additions to the game is a name you may remember from the many hits he had against you: Jay Green. Here is how you can unlock Jay Green in Backyard Baseball 2026. For more help with the game, check out our full Backyard Baseball 2026 guide hub, our complete list of all Backyard Baseball 2026 kids, players and pros and our full Backyard Baseball more
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Backyard Baseball is back, and with it come some fun unlockable characters. One of the secret additions to the game is a name you may remember from his many hits he had against you: Chico Pappas. Here is how you can unlock Chico Pappas in Backyard Baseball 2026. For more help with the game, check out our full Backyard Baseball 2026 guide hub, our complete list of all Backyard Baseball 2026 kids, players and pros and our full Backyard Baseball more
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Fans watching a Daniil Medvedev match usually get more than just tennis. There are the quirky forehands, endless court coverage, and, on the occasional bad day, a confrontation or two thrown into the mix. And if his latest Cincinnati meltdown is anything to go by, Medvedev once again gave the crowd exactly what they have […]
The post Daniil Medvedev Creates Havoc On-Court as Frustration Boils Over in Cincinnati appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Eagles are in a position to trade for a wide receiver, and the Patriots might have the right guy at the right time.
While New England Patriots second-year center Jared Wilson has focused on developing his communication and chemistry with quarterback Drake Maye this offseason, constructive dialogue is also at the root of his learning with offensive line coach Doug Marrone. Before Sunday’s training camp practice, Marrone noted how intentional Wilson has been about communicating with him throughout […]
The 2026 dynasty fantasy football rankings feature the top 200 players for 1QB leagues. Use the rankings to compare players across positions and prepare for dynasty drafts. Explore the complete top 200 for 2026 fantasy football drafts.
Manchester United are close to landing their third midfield transfer
With Isack Hadjar likely to miss the Dutch Grand Prix, a key decision awaits Red Bull Racing: give Liam Lawson or Yuki Tsunoda the chance to drive the RB22 alongside Max Verstappen at Zandvoort. GPblog has previously learned that Hadjar will likely miss the upcoming Grand Prix weekend due to a wrist...
The Open Thread/Daily Merengue is a place where you can discuss anything and everything related to football. Feel free to discuss the topics presented here, or start your very own discussions! The Open thread will be posted every day by one of the mods you’d totally go camping with: Valyrian Steel, Felipejack, Kung_Fu_Zizou (AKA KFZ), Juninho, […]
Defending champ Rhode Island is the team to beat in CAA Football. Monmouth isn't far behind, but most newer members still need improvement.
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Arsenal’s pursuit of Ezri Konsa appears to be entering a decisive stage, with growing suggestions that the Aston Villa defender could finally complete his move to the Emirates. Mikel Arteta has prioritised another versatile defender following injury problems involving William Saliba and Jurriën Timber. Want more CaughtOffside coverage? Add us as a preferred source on […]
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Richard Masters has offered his true feelings on Manchester City's 115 charges.
Sage is back with plenty on his mind. Episode 1 of 2 this week! The wisdom and fun of Ira and Joe is presented by Bill Currie Ford. Click play above or listen at Apple Podcasts or Podbean.com. Many other […]
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Everton's hunt for a new right-back has been painfully slow and they've received a blow as they eye a Barcelona star, though three more intriguing names are on their shortlist
Watching new Bucs running back Kenny Gainwell reminds Joe of dudes in the NFL from way back who were trick-shot artists. Those smallish guys had a play sheet just for them. After their play was successful (or wasn’t), the player […]
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We’re less than three weeks from kickoff, and thoughts are turning to football more and more frequently. Last year, I tried to get ahead of some of the narratives we could expect to follow the team throughout the season. Here now is another batch of stories that we’re likely to hear a lot of this […]
The Premier League returns this weekend for the start of the 2026-27 campaign. Before it begins, we look at some of the key questions facing Chelsea and their new manager Xabi Alonso.
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The Warriors spent much of the offseason linked to bigger-name additions, but none of those pursuits ultimately produced a deal. That doesn’t necessarily mean Golden State is finished. Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. suggested the team could again turn to the trade market during the season, telling reporters that Golden State has several avenues […]
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Backyard Baseball is back, and with it come some fun unlockable characters. One of the secret additions to the game is a name you may remember in passing: Amy Bostwick. Here is how you can unlock Amy Bostwick in Backyard Baseball 2026. For more help with the game, check out our full Backyard Baseball 2026 guide hub, our complete list of all Backyard Baseball 2026 kids, players and pros and our full Backyard Baseball 2026 player stats table. Unlock Amy more
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This weekend sees the Irish Golfer Events series head to Luttrellstown Castle followed by a 2-day event at Narin & Portnoo and Donegal next week on the 26th and 27th. Spaces still available.
The heavyweight landscape offers an intriguing picture. On one hand, you have a pair of fighters who want to end their long-standing rivalry with a momentous showdown, and on the other, a promoter duo who wish to keep theirs alive and simmering. The Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury saga points in that direction. The long […]
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The 76ers certainly don’t appear to have a shortage of ways to score. In fact, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice writes that Philadelphia may have more offensive firepower than at almost any point in recent franchise history, with Joel Embiid, LeBron James, Jaylen Brown, Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe giving coach Nick Nurse an almost ridiculous […]
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