ITEM OF THE WEEK!
This week's highlight from the world of collectibles is this impressive base card from his private collection from ArtShamsky.com.
Available with a personal salutation and frame, it is more than just a collectible.
Perfect as or a memorable gift for your favorite Gotham Baseball fan!
(Editor's Note) On Sept. 9, 1999, the world said goodbye to Jim Hunter. Better known as "Catfish", the moniker hung on him by Charlie O'Finley, the daffy owner of the Oakland A's, Hunter suffered from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a disease that attacks nerves in the
spinal cord and brain that control muscle movement. Whether a Yankee fan, A's fan or a pure baseball fan, "Catfish" was a pitcher to admire and cheer for. Shortly before he passed, Marty Appel took a moment to remember his career. As always, Marty's eloquence shines in this piece, originally published in Yankees Magazine. Let's go remember one of the game's greats. - MH
As managers trot out one prospect after another, and painstakingly
analyze the good, the bad, and the ugly of their prospective teams,
fans anxiously tap their collective feet, counting down the days until
the regular season kicks off. The long and dreary days of spring
training can be just as monotonous for fans as it is for veteran
players practicing the "wheel" play or hitting the cut off man for the
umpteenth time. So, whenever there's a chance to break up the toil with
some fun, or manufactured excitement, players and fans alike get a
little giddy.