Spike Glidden
@number5typecard.bsky.social
Baseball and trading card hobby writer, creator and researcher of Number5TypeCollection.com. Vice Chair of SABR baseball cards events committee. #GOMS. As for my house, we will serve Humpy the Salmon.
I planned for relentless Escape from New York references but
January 2, 2026 at 4:42 PM
I planned for relentless Escape from New York references but
If there was a Dave Niehaus version of this
January 2, 2026 at 12:55 AM
If there was a Dave Niehaus version of this
Vintage Mariners fans learned this word far younger than most
January 2, 2026 at 12:44 AM
Vintage Mariners fans learned this word far younger than most
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Happy 90th birthday to Dodgers great Sandy Koufax! Check out stories, essays, and memorable game recaps on Koufax's life and career from SABR: sabr.org/e-books/sand...
December 30, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Happy 90th birthday to Dodgers great Sandy Koufax! Check out stories, essays, and memorable game recaps on Koufax's life and career from SABR: sabr.org/e-books/sand...
I was summoned for jury duty, sat as a candidate, and sent home after that day's one available case was filled and didn't need me. I posted a photo of water bottles set aside for jurors & mentioned that I drank one while there. Someone criticized me for taking water intended _for jurors_.
What’s the funniest reason someone got mad at you on Bluesky this year?
December 30, 2025 at 7:12 PM
I was summoned for jury duty, sat as a candidate, and sent home after that day's one available case was filled and didn't need me. I posted a photo of water bottles set aside for jurors & mentioned that I drank one while there. Someone criticized me for taking water intended _for jurors_.
Longtime Seattle weatherman Steve King offered me to help me kick a gumball machine until it gave my quarter back
Right folks. Feeling rather down at the moment so bringing back an oldie
Please Quote this with your most minor celebrity interaction
Please Quote this with your most minor celebrity interaction
December 30, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Longtime Seattle weatherman Steve King offered me to help me kick a gumball machine until it gave my quarter back
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New on the blog! Andrew Sharp talks autographs and authentication. sabrbaseballcards.blog/2025/12/28/g...
Getting cards autographed
When people my age (I’m retired) were kids, or even older, some of us no doubt sent stamped, self-addressed, envelopes, perhaps with a card enclosed, to the team addresses in hopes that the player …
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December 28, 2025 at 11:59 PM
New on the blog! Andrew Sharp talks autographs and authentication. sabrbaseballcards.blog/2025/12/28/g...
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We turned Immaculate Grid into a league.
Play grids, meet new people, and have some fun competition.
Season 3 sign-ups are OPEN: forms.gle/89Y2dXHfuKYC...
Play grids, meet new people, and have some fun competition.
Season 3 sign-ups are OPEN: forms.gle/89Y2dXHfuKYC...
December 27, 2025 at 12:52 AM
We turned Immaculate Grid into a league.
Play grids, meet new people, and have some fun competition.
Season 3 sign-ups are OPEN: forms.gle/89Y2dXHfuKYC...
Play grids, meet new people, and have some fun competition.
Season 3 sign-ups are OPEN: forms.gle/89Y2dXHfuKYC...
The best Cozy Dolan (1895-1906) fits today’s whole top row!
December 24, 2025 at 8:13 PM
The best Cozy Dolan (1895-1906) fits today’s whole top row!
Xmas eve has progressed to meme time
December 24, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Xmas eve has progressed to meme time
Now decking our halls with Billy Idol www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWSG... #NowPlaying
Billy Idol - Frosty The Snowman (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Billy Idol
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December 24, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Now decking our halls with Billy Idol www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWSG... #NowPlaying
Treated myself to 1993 packs at a Nashville store. Fitting how I got two Jim Gilliam, as their ballpark is on his eponymous street! #CardSky
December 24, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Treated myself to 1993 packs at a Nashville store. Fitting how I got two Jim Gilliam, as their ballpark is on his eponymous street! #CardSky
Checking something off the ol’ bucket list, “world’s largest cedar bucket” #Tennessee #BucketList #Puns
December 23, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Checking something off the ol’ bucket list, “world’s largest cedar bucket” #Tennessee #BucketList #Puns
Fricking “neighbors” who park across multiple street spots, you ain’t no real neighbor of ours
Let’s air those grievances. I want to hear your pettiest gripes on this the holiest of days.
December 23, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Fricking “neighbors” who park across multiple street spots, you ain’t no real neighbor of ours
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Born December 23rd, 1955, today is Keith Comstock's 70th birthday! He made this outstanding card at AAA Las Vegas and played 6 MLB seasons and according to Keith he was released in 5 different countries.
We talked about Keith back in 2022: 1988toppspodcast.blogspot.com/2022/01/keit...
We talked about Keith back in 2022: 1988toppspodcast.blogspot.com/2022/01/keit...
December 23, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Born December 23rd, 1955, today is Keith Comstock's 70th birthday! He made this outstanding card at AAA Las Vegas and played 6 MLB seasons and according to Keith he was released in 5 different countries.
We talked about Keith back in 2022: 1988toppspodcast.blogspot.com/2022/01/keit...
We talked about Keith back in 2022: 1988toppspodcast.blogspot.com/2022/01/keit...
There are two lions inside you. One is named Murfreesboro and the other is Tennessee.
December 22, 2025 at 9:27 PM
There are two lions inside you. One is named Murfreesboro and the other is Tennessee.
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Had a good show. Also felt like I was being phased out as a collector. #cardsky nightowlcards.blogspot.com/2025/12/we-v...
We vintage guys need to stick together
One thing that has become very clear to me over the last year is that my way of collecting cards -- the way that was the established prim...
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December 22, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Had a good show. Also felt like I was being phased out as a collector. #cardsky nightowlcards.blogspot.com/2025/12/we-v...
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Here’s a new series. The first installment focuses on two all-time great 1980s sets. #CardSky
Battle of the Card Sets: 1983 Topps vs. 1985 Donruss
Battle of the Card Sets: 1983 Topps vs. 1985 Donruss. One features a legendary rookie trio; the other is a design masterpiece.
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December 22, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Here’s a new series. The first installment focuses on two all-time great 1980s sets. #CardSky
Hitting whiffles to the raccoons with my brother in Nashville, pretty much a perfect afternoon
December 21, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Hitting whiffles to the raccoons with my brother in Nashville, pretty much a perfect afternoon
Into the boxing ring? It must've been almost impossible to keep Babe Ruth focused on baseball back in the late teens.
December 20, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Into the boxing ring? It must've been almost impossible to keep Babe Ruth focused on baseball back in the late teens.