| Nowbatting19's Card of the Month |
| Nowbatting19's Card(s) Of The Month August 2010! |
| 1948-49 Leaf #146 Harold Reiser SP 1975 Topps #622 Rookie Outfielders Tim Pulcifer RC |
| On this page we feature our "card of the month." The card may be an expensive or rare card, or it may even be worth a penny and a "common." It doesn't matter. A favorite quote of mine is from a friend and fellow collector Max Keddy, who said "I never met a card I didn't like." I feel much the same way. Essentially, if you do not get enjoyment out of your cards, you are in the wrong hobby. If you love baseball (like I do), then you gotta love the cards. So, expensive or cheap, what you see is what you get on our CARD OF THE MONTH PAGE! Enjoy! |
Ralph Houk passed away a couple days ago. He is remembered as the Yankees Manager who succeeded Casey Stengel and won pennant for the Yankees in 1961, 1962, and 1963. He
also won 2 World Championships (1961, 1962). Of course it didn't hurt that the Yankees had guys like Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, Yogi Berra, Whitey Ford, Elston Howard, etc. But Houk
was a leader. Nicknamed "The Major" (as he was actually an Army Major) Ralph Houk served in WW ll as an Army Ranger and saw action in the "Battle of the Bulge." He was decorated with
the Silver Star, Bronze Medal, and Purple Heart. So while Houk is remembered mostly as a manager, he should more importantly be remembered for his service to his country. A real American
Hero. That term, "Hero" is used too often nowadays. Everyone is a "Hero." Win "American Idol" and you are a "Hero." Give me a break. You are NOTHING but a cheap plastic toy you get in a
vending machine. So, as much as I hate the Yankees, I tip my cap to a real American HERO, Ralph Houk! Rest In Peace.
You can pick up Ralph Houk cards as a manager for just a couple of dollars. There are some expensive cards out there too, among them the 1969 Topps #447 "White Letter" variation. The
above 1969 Topps #447 Ralph Houk is the more common variation; "Houk" is in yellow letters. The scarce "white letter" variation lists for $80 in ungraded NM condition, while the common
"yellow variation" lists for $5. Either way, a terrific card of the "Major."
also won 2 World Championships (1961, 1962). Of course it didn't hurt that the Yankees had guys like Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, Yogi Berra, Whitey Ford, Elston Howard, etc. But Houk
was a leader. Nicknamed "The Major" (as he was actually an Army Major) Ralph Houk served in WW ll as an Army Ranger and saw action in the "Battle of the Bulge." He was decorated with
the Silver Star, Bronze Medal, and Purple Heart. So while Houk is remembered mostly as a manager, he should more importantly be remembered for his service to his country. A real American
Hero. That term, "Hero" is used too often nowadays. Everyone is a "Hero." Win "American Idol" and you are a "Hero." Give me a break. You are NOTHING but a cheap plastic toy you get in a
vending machine. So, as much as I hate the Yankees, I tip my cap to a real American HERO, Ralph Houk! Rest In Peace.
You can pick up Ralph Houk cards as a manager for just a couple of dollars. There are some expensive cards out there too, among them the 1969 Topps #447 "White Letter" variation. The
above 1969 Topps #447 Ralph Houk is the more common variation; "Houk" is in yellow letters. The scarce "white letter" variation lists for $80 in ungraded NM condition, while the common
"yellow variation" lists for $5. Either way, a terrific card of the "Major."
Champions of the O.R.V.L. Pulcifer 1932
Wanted!! Any information regarding the 1932 baseball team photo below. I am looking to know what "O.R.V.L.." means or anything else regarding
"Pulcifer" or this photo. If you have any information please email me at nowbatting19@yahoo.com. Thanks! Tim Pulcifer
"Pulcifer" or this photo. If you have any information please email me at nowbatting19@yahoo.com. Thanks! Tim Pulcifer
1969 Topps #447 Ralph Houk
