The Shlabotnik Report
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Nerd for all seasons; Sports cards, tabletop baseball, comics & comic strips, Monty Python references; located in Shlabotsylvania, USA
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Brian Milner has as many Topps (or O-Pee-Chee) cards as Major League Games.
He was on "Blue Jays Future Stars" cards in 1981 and 1982, and played in 2 games in June of 1978
He was on "Blue Jays Future Stars" cards in 1981 and 1982, and played in 2 games in June of 1978
November 17, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Brian Milner has as many Topps (or O-Pee-Chee) cards as Major League Games.
He was on "Blue Jays Future Stars" cards in 1981 and 1982, and played in 2 games in June of 1978
He was on "Blue Jays Future Stars" cards in 1981 and 1982, and played in 2 games in June of 1978
I scoured lists of animals native to Florida and decided to go with Miami Flamingos. I was originally going to give the 'F' a flamingo beak, but wasn't satisfied at several attempts.
November 16, 2025 at 5:27 PM
I scoured lists of animals native to Florida and decided to go with Miami Flamingos. I was originally going to give the 'F' a flamingo beak, but wasn't satisfied at several attempts.
I wanted a traditional "Sox" name but found the original "Sun Sox" and "Super Sox" kinda lame.
I came up with the Orlando Orange Sox instead. Is it better? Not really, but I don't care.
I came up with the Orlando Orange Sox instead. Is it better? Not really, but I don't care.
November 16, 2025 at 5:27 PM
I wanted a traditional "Sox" name but found the original "Sun Sox" and "Super Sox" kinda lame.
I came up with the Orlando Orange Sox instead. Is it better? Not really, but I don't care.
I came up with the Orlando Orange Sox instead. Is it better? Not really, but I don't care.
The Bradenton Explorers moved to Daytona Beach for the 2nd season. I moved them back to Bradenton
November 16, 2025 at 5:27 PM
The Bradenton Explorers moved to Daytona Beach for the 2nd season. I moved them back to Bradenton
The St. Petersburg Pelicans were the champions in the first season and had the best record when the league folded during the 2nd season
November 16, 2025 at 5:27 PM
The St. Petersburg Pelicans were the champions in the first season and had the best record when the league folded during the 2nd season
2026 WBC custom prototype #4 - 1987 Fleer basketball design.
Needs a bit of work and I'm not sure how strong a candidate this is for the WBC, but I expect I'll use it for *something*.
Needs a bit of work and I'm not sure how strong a candidate this is for the WBC, but I expect I'll use it for *something*.
November 13, 2025 at 11:30 PM
2026 WBC custom prototype #4 - 1987 Fleer basketball design.
Needs a bit of work and I'm not sure how strong a candidate this is for the WBC, but I expect I'll use it for *something*.
Needs a bit of work and I'm not sure how strong a candidate this is for the WBC, but I expect I'll use it for *something*.
2026 WBC custom prototype #3 - 1970-71 A&BC English Footballers (Just stumbled across this custom I made before the 2023 WBC... I went with another design that time)
November 13, 2025 at 1:39 AM
2026 WBC custom prototype #3 - 1970-71 A&BC English Footballers (Just stumbled across this custom I made before the 2023 WBC... I went with another design that time)
It was good enough for A&BC Gum in 1969 🙂
November 13, 2025 at 1:26 AM
It was good enough for A&BC Gum in 1969 🙂
2026 WBC custom prototype #2 - 1981 Fleer Baseball
November 13, 2025 at 1:14 AM
2026 WBC custom prototype #2 - 1981 Fleer Baseball
Have a little downtime and idly pondering what card design I might use if I create customs for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. First up is the 1968 Topps Football design
November 13, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Have a little downtime and idly pondering what card design I might use if I create customs for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. First up is the 1968 Topps Football design
I guess it shows that I bought a lot more UD Collector's Choice in 1996 than I did Topps
November 12, 2025 at 11:15 PM
I guess it shows that I bought a lot more UD Collector's Choice in 1996 than I did Topps
I don't recognize the packaging for 2025 Topps Archives. Is this an original design, or just riffing on some past Topps set that I'm not aware of?
November 12, 2025 at 11:00 PM
I don't recognize the packaging for 2025 Topps Archives. Is this an original design, or just riffing on some past Topps set that I'm not aware of?
I've always liked this card 😂😂😂
November 12, 2025 at 12:50 AM
I've always liked this card 😂😂😂
You're right, I'm a little out of date. They used to futz around with some of the colors (usually the trim) but they don't seem to be doing that now.
November 12, 2025 at 12:28 AM
You're right, I'm a little out of date. They used to futz around with some of the colors (usually the trim) but they don't seem to be doing that now.
If you see this, post an album cover with a motor vehicle on it.
November 9, 2025 at 12:58 AM
If you see this, post an album cover with a motor vehicle on it.
Name an album you like from a band/artist you normally don't like.
I'll start with two: "Genesis" by Genesis and "After Dark" by The Grateful Dead
I'll start with two: "Genesis" by Genesis and "After Dark" by The Grateful Dead
November 7, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Name an album you like from a band/artist you normally don't like.
I'll start with two: "Genesis" by Genesis and "After Dark" by The Grateful Dead
I'll start with two: "Genesis" by Genesis and "After Dark" by The Grateful Dead
Here's the list of "unique to 1992 O-Pee-Chee" cards... For anyone not familiar with the Gary Carter Tribute subset, I wrote about it many years ago: shlabotnikreport.wordpress.com/2012/02/20/m...
November 7, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Here's the list of "unique to 1992 O-Pee-Chee" cards... For anyone not familiar with the Gary Carter Tribute subset, I wrote about it many years ago: shlabotnikreport.wordpress.com/2012/02/20/m...
Also has a fun chase element in the Topps Gold "Not a parallel because they're replacing the base set checklists" cards
November 7, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Also has a fun chase element in the Topps Gold "Not a parallel because they're replacing the base set checklists" cards
8 Giants - including Perry - reached base, 6 Giants had an RBI, and 5 Giants scored a run.
Gaylord Perry was named the tournament MVP. Over 6 starts he went 5-0 with 33 strikeouts, 9 walks, 4 complete games, a shutout and a 1.49 ERA.
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Gaylord Perry was named the tournament MVP. Over 6 starts he went 5-0 with 33 strikeouts, 9 walks, 4 complete games, a shutout and a 1.49 ERA.
3/4
November 7, 2025 at 12:00 AM
8 Giants - including Perry - reached base, 6 Giants had an RBI, and 5 Giants scored a run.
Gaylord Perry was named the tournament MVP. Over 6 starts he went 5-0 with 33 strikeouts, 9 walks, 4 complete games, a shutout and a 1.49 ERA.
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Gaylord Perry was named the tournament MVP. Over 6 starts he went 5-0 with 33 strikeouts, 9 walks, 4 complete games, a shutout and a 1.49 ERA.
3/4
1969 #StatisPro Invitational Tournament (SPIT) Finals: Giants vs. Cubs
Game 7
Giants 6, Cubs 4
GIANTS TAKE EARLY LEAD, HANG ON TO WIN SPIT CHAMPIONSHIP
WP - Gaylord Perry (5-0) CG
LP - Fergie Jenkins (2-3)
HR - Don Young (1)
1/4
Game 7
Giants 6, Cubs 4
GIANTS TAKE EARLY LEAD, HANG ON TO WIN SPIT CHAMPIONSHIP
WP - Gaylord Perry (5-0) CG
LP - Fergie Jenkins (2-3)
HR - Don Young (1)
1/4
November 7, 2025 at 12:00 AM
1969 #StatisPro Invitational Tournament (SPIT) Finals: Giants vs. Cubs
Game 7
Giants 6, Cubs 4
GIANTS TAKE EARLY LEAD, HANG ON TO WIN SPIT CHAMPIONSHIP
WP - Gaylord Perry (5-0) CG
LP - Fergie Jenkins (2-3)
HR - Don Young (1)
1/4
Game 7
Giants 6, Cubs 4
GIANTS TAKE EARLY LEAD, HANG ON TO WIN SPIT CHAMPIONSHIP
WP - Gaylord Perry (5-0) CG
LP - Fergie Jenkins (2-3)
HR - Don Young (1)
1/4
Looking to put the game out of reach, the Giants manager sent Tito Fuentes up to pinch hit. The manager (*ahem*) looked like a genius when Fuentes hit a grand slam.
Fuentes had just one homer in the regular season.
Game 7 starters: Gaylord Perry & Fergie Jenkins
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Fuentes had just one homer in the regular season.
Game 7 starters: Gaylord Perry & Fergie Jenkins
3/3
November 5, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Looking to put the game out of reach, the Giants manager sent Tito Fuentes up to pinch hit. The manager (*ahem*) looked like a genius when Fuentes hit a grand slam.
Fuentes had just one homer in the regular season.
Game 7 starters: Gaylord Perry & Fergie Jenkins
3/3
Fuentes had just one homer in the regular season.
Game 7 starters: Gaylord Perry & Fergie Jenkins
3/3
Bill Hands and Juan Marichal kept allowing runners to reach base but none of them scored for 9 innings.
Billy Williams lead off the bottom of the 10th with a home run to give the Cubs a 3-2 series lead.
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Billy Williams lead off the bottom of the 10th with a home run to give the Cubs a 3-2 series lead.
2/2
November 3, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Bill Hands and Juan Marichal kept allowing runners to reach base but none of them scored for 9 innings.
Billy Williams lead off the bottom of the 10th with a home run to give the Cubs a 3-2 series lead.
2/2
Billy Williams lead off the bottom of the 10th with a home run to give the Cubs a 3-2 series lead.
2/2
1969 #StatisPro Invitational Tournament (SPIT) Finals: Giants vs. Cubs
Game 5
Cubs 1, Giants 0
BILLY WILLIAMS WALKOFF GIVES CUBS 10-INNING WIN
WP - Ted Abernathy (1-0)
LP - Ron Bryant (0-1)
HR - Billy Williams (3)
1/2
Game 5
Cubs 1, Giants 0
BILLY WILLIAMS WALKOFF GIVES CUBS 10-INNING WIN
WP - Ted Abernathy (1-0)
LP - Ron Bryant (0-1)
HR - Billy Williams (3)
1/2
November 3, 2025 at 10:10 PM
1969 #StatisPro Invitational Tournament (SPIT) Finals: Giants vs. Cubs
Game 5
Cubs 1, Giants 0
BILLY WILLIAMS WALKOFF GIVES CUBS 10-INNING WIN
WP - Ted Abernathy (1-0)
LP - Ron Bryant (0-1)
HR - Billy Williams (3)
1/2
Game 5
Cubs 1, Giants 0
BILLY WILLIAMS WALKOFF GIVES CUBS 10-INNING WIN
WP - Ted Abernathy (1-0)
LP - Ron Bryant (0-1)
HR - Billy Williams (3)
1/2
They're customs, but they still fit the theme
October 31, 2025 at 11:55 PM
They're customs, but they still fit the theme
They could've gone with something like "North Stars green" and all would've been fine in the world
October 31, 2025 at 6:16 PM
They could've gone with something like "North Stars green" and all would've been fine in the world