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PacersMike (Mike Harvey)
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PNW guy originally from Indy. basketball fan, SABR member. Saint Louis Cardinals, Mariners
“I am from the poor people, I represent the poor people. I like workers. I like people that suffer because these people have a different approach to life from the people that have everything and don’t know what suffering is.”
July 30, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Dewitt Menyard began getting noticed at South Bend Central High School IN.

1967 He was drafted by the Houston Mavericks of the ABA. Only played 1 season (1967–68)

71 G
AVG: 9.1 Pts., 7.8 rebounds & 1.2 assists per game.
Got him to the 1968 ABA All-Star Game
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#cardsky
July 24, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Fun fact. Alex Hannum was the 1st coach to win titles in both the NBA and ABA:

NBA: St. Louis Hawks (1958) & Philadelphia 76ers (1967)

ABA Championship: Oakland Oaks (1969)
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July 20, 2025 at 12:40 AM
1979 NBA Finals MVP Dennis Johnson. Seattle’s Gus Williams and Johnson scored more than half of the Sonics points in the series
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July 19, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Talk about a steal. Dennis Johnson was drafted as a late 2nd rounder (29th) from Pepperdine in the 1976 draft.

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July 19, 2025 at 12:55 AM
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July 17, 2025 at 2:20 AM
From the sabr bio by John Vorperisn

Even as an 18-year-old, Brooklyn Dodgers rookie shortstop Gene Mauch aspired to become a manager one day and his inspiration was his manager, Leo Durocher
July 17, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Some newer fans might wonder what the hell he is doing 😀
July 17, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Skip is not impressed by any of this 😂
July 17, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Was looking at some minor league cards of the Home Run King
July 16, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Home run king back when he was in Tacoma
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July 16, 2025 at 12:29 AM
I know it’s not his most famous card but I like Goodens card. The front has that focus on the player while blending out the rest done really well
July 16, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Now those were the days. To be honest, I loved it. Don’t ever wish it to comeback but it was spectacular
#HomeRunDerby
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July 15, 2025 at 1:14 AM
I always liked negro league photos of the busses they rode in. This one has Josh Gibson (far right) with Satchel Paige next to him

Greenlee Field advertised on the bus was an interesting place. William Greenlee,a racketeer,built that baseball park in 1931 even though the Great Depression was going
July 7, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Paul Arizin was a early master of the mid range jump shot

“It came by accident. Some of the games were played on dance floors. It became quite slippery. When I tried a hook my foot would go out from under me, so I jumped. My feet weren’t on the floor so I didn’t worry about slipping”
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July 6, 2025 at 1:21 AM
“He was agile & quick & played aggressive defense really well. He positioned himself well…A lot of people beat on me & said they played great defense. Nate really did” Kareem Abdul-Jabari on Nate Thurmond
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July 3, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Interesting fact

Bernard King’s 1984-85 season he averaged 32.9 pts per game

From 1975-76 to 2004-05, Michael Jordan & George Gervin were the only others that averaged more than 32.5. Jordan did it 5 times

I know the pic is not his Knicks season but I don’t have that card😀
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June 28, 2025 at 1:12 AM
“Olivia hits pitches instead of pitchers. He doesn’t even bother to learn the names of the hurlers” —Max Nichols Sporting News

This was based on Tony Olivia questioning what kind of name is Mudcat. Olivia got his opening day hit off Mudcat Grant in 1964.
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June 24, 2025 at 12:38 AM
“I would always like to be be above where I am as far as recognition. I think because I didn’t have many of the major accomplishments like winning a championship. But when I look at my stats I feel like I can match up with anybody” Artis Gilmore
#CardSky
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May 15, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Little beat up on the corners but I’ll take it for a nice addition today
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May 3, 2025 at 2:13 AM
“Jackie Robinson is the loneliest man I have ever seen in sports.-Sportswriter Roger Kahn, from his The Boys of Summer”
May 2, 2025 at 1:56 AM
If those listed I’ll go with the Bellingham Mariners. Just a cool card

Just to add a personal favorite
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May 1, 2025 at 1:49 AM
“Do you know something? We never have a bad practice. A lot of teams guys don’t come in focused & ready to give an effort & do what’s needed to help you get better everyday” Mike Schuler pointing to Sidney Moncrief “He doesn’t allow that to happen”
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May 1, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Was looking at these PTS & TRB from the 1957-58 College year with these 3
Elgin Baylor 32.5 PTS, 19.3 TRB
Oscar Robertson 35.1 PTS, 15.2 TRB
Wilt Chamberlain 30.1 PTS, 17.5 TRB
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April 30, 2025 at 9:55 PM
“I have no illusions, I use to get asked this question probably 10-15 years ago probably longer, who was the best player coach Knight had? It ain’t even close, Isiah is so much better than anyone they had” Quinn Buckner
#HoosierSky
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April 30, 2025 at 1:24 AM