ZinnBeck
@zinnbeck.bsky.social
Posting Baseball newspaper clippings, baseball photos, and baseball cards.
SABR Guy, Baseball photo researcher, At times a Librarian at other times an Archivist, Vikings fan #Skol. Living in NY with a large Minnesota bias.
SABR Guy, Baseball photo researcher, At times a Librarian at other times an Archivist, Vikings fan #Skol. Living in NY with a large Minnesota bias.
Hidden Gems in the current Love of the Game Auction.
1871-79 Boston Base Ball Club Hardcover Book (Lot 96)
1964 Topps Giants Uncut Sheet (982)
84 Autographed Ted Williams Brand Card Collection (1197)
Drazen Petrovic Autographed 1990 Skybox Card (1261)
bid.loveofthegameauctions.com/Lots/Gallery
1871-79 Boston Base Ball Club Hardcover Book (Lot 96)
1964 Topps Giants Uncut Sheet (982)
84 Autographed Ted Williams Brand Card Collection (1197)
Drazen Petrovic Autographed 1990 Skybox Card (1261)
bid.loveofthegameauctions.com/Lots/Gallery
November 15, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Hidden Gems in the current Love of the Game Auction.
1871-79 Boston Base Ball Club Hardcover Book (Lot 96)
1964 Topps Giants Uncut Sheet (982)
84 Autographed Ted Williams Brand Card Collection (1197)
Drazen Petrovic Autographed 1990 Skybox Card (1261)
bid.loveofthegameauctions.com/Lots/Gallery
1871-79 Boston Base Ball Club Hardcover Book (Lot 96)
1964 Topps Giants Uncut Sheet (982)
84 Autographed Ted Williams Brand Card Collection (1197)
Drazen Petrovic Autographed 1990 Skybox Card (1261)
bid.loveofthegameauctions.com/Lots/Gallery
The new Love of the Game Auction is live. Take a look at some amazing pieces like an autographed Joe DiMaggio Zeenut card with the coupon, World Series programs from 1920 to 2024, Old Judge baseball cards, a Babe Ruth game used bat and so much more. bid.loveofthegameauctions.com/Lots/Gallery
November 14, 2025 at 12:42 AM
The new Love of the Game Auction is live. Take a look at some amazing pieces like an autographed Joe DiMaggio Zeenut card with the coupon, World Series programs from 1920 to 2024, Old Judge baseball cards, a Babe Ruth game used bat and so much more. bid.loveofthegameauctions.com/Lots/Gallery
I can officially announce that I have started work at Love of the Game Auctions. After an interim period I will be managing the in house collections.
November 4, 2025 at 12:28 AM
I can officially announce that I have started work at Love of the Game Auctions. After an interim period I will be managing the in house collections.
So much has changed in Sports in the last 100 years.
From the 1911 book America's National Game: Historic facts concerning the beginning evolution, development and popularity of Baseball. By Albert G. Spalding.
From the 1911 book America's National Game: Historic facts concerning the beginning evolution, development and popularity of Baseball. By Albert G. Spalding.
October 29, 2025 at 11:18 PM
So much has changed in Sports in the last 100 years.
From the 1911 book America's National Game: Historic facts concerning the beginning evolution, development and popularity of Baseball. By Albert G. Spalding.
From the 1911 book America's National Game: Historic facts concerning the beginning evolution, development and popularity of Baseball. By Albert G. Spalding.
Big Leaguers in the Spangles and Out by Charles E. Van Loan. From the July 1912 Issue of Munsey's Magazine. With social media, we know all about athletes' off-field lives. This article peels back the curtain on 11 baseball figures, including Ty Cobb, Christy Mathewson, Jack Meyers & Joe Tinker.
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October 29, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Big Leaguers in the Spangles and Out by Charles E. Van Loan. From the July 1912 Issue of Munsey's Magazine. With social media, we know all about athletes' off-field lives. This article peels back the curtain on 11 baseball figures, including Ty Cobb, Christy Mathewson, Jack Meyers & Joe Tinker.
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My ranked list of stadiums I want to visit, and the stadiums I have already visited.
October 29, 2025 at 3:29 PM
My ranked list of stadiums I want to visit, and the stadiums I have already visited.
A great message from @sports-reference.com that was posted on LinkedIn. You can read their policy at www.sports-reference.com/gambling-rev...
October 28, 2025 at 1:00 AM
A great message from @sports-reference.com that was posted on LinkedIn. You can read their policy at www.sports-reference.com/gambling-rev...
Addison Barger becomes the 24th player to hit a grand slam in the World Series. The very first was Elmer Smith in Game 5 of the 1920 World Series for the Cleveland Indians. He hit it in the first inning off of HOF pitcher Burleigh Grimes. #WorldSeries #BlueJays
October 25, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Addison Barger becomes the 24th player to hit a grand slam in the World Series. The very first was Elmer Smith in Game 5 of the 1920 World Series for the Cleveland Indians. He hit it in the first inning off of HOF pitcher Burleigh Grimes. #WorldSeries #BlueJays
I can't make Fetch happen, but we are going to try to make "Triple Wash Day" happen.
Shower, Laundry, and Dishes is a Triple Wash Day.
Shower, Laundry, and Dishes is a Triple Wash Day.
October 24, 2025 at 8:09 PM
I can't make Fetch happen, but we are going to try to make "Triple Wash Day" happen.
Shower, Laundry, and Dishes is a Triple Wash Day.
Shower, Laundry, and Dishes is a Triple Wash Day.
The depth of 1988 Topps is often greatly overlooked. Look closer and there are four defined layers.
Foreground to background
1) Name banner
2) Player
3) Team name
4) Photo background
A hidden masterpiece.
#cardsky
Foreground to background
1) Name banner
2) Player
3) Team name
4) Photo background
A hidden masterpiece.
#cardsky
October 23, 2025 at 11:49 PM
The depth of 1988 Topps is often greatly overlooked. Look closer and there are four defined layers.
Foreground to background
1) Name banner
2) Player
3) Team name
4) Photo background
A hidden masterpiece.
#cardsky
Foreground to background
1) Name banner
2) Player
3) Team name
4) Photo background
A hidden masterpiece.
#cardsky
🎵Everybody's going to the party, have a real good time
Dancin' in the desert, blowin' up the sunshine🎵
The Chicago No Kings protest today brought out over 100K people. The march was 2 miles from Washington Blvd, up Michigan Ave to Wacher Drive, and back south along Clark St and Jackson Blvd.
Dancin' in the desert, blowin' up the sunshine🎵
The Chicago No Kings protest today brought out over 100K people. The march was 2 miles from Washington Blvd, up Michigan Ave to Wacher Drive, and back south along Clark St and Jackson Blvd.
October 18, 2025 at 9:45 PM
🎵Everybody's going to the party, have a real good time
Dancin' in the desert, blowin' up the sunshine🎵
The Chicago No Kings protest today brought out over 100K people. The march was 2 miles from Washington Blvd, up Michigan Ave to Wacher Drive, and back south along Clark St and Jackson Blvd.
Dancin' in the desert, blowin' up the sunshine🎵
The Chicago No Kings protest today brought out over 100K people. The march was 2 miles from Washington Blvd, up Michigan Ave to Wacher Drive, and back south along Clark St and Jackson Blvd.
An 1887 baseball game in Philadelphia featured railroad employees who were missing an arm or a leg.
That hook to the waist seems like a cheap move.
October 29, 1887, The National Police Gazette.
That hook to the waist seems like a cheap move.
October 29, 1887, The National Police Gazette.
October 18, 2025 at 8:26 PM
An 1887 baseball game in Philadelphia featured railroad employees who were missing an arm or a leg.
That hook to the waist seems like a cheap move.
October 29, 1887, The National Police Gazette.
That hook to the waist seems like a cheap move.
October 29, 1887, The National Police Gazette.
No matter what you think of the guy or the way he is running the organization, Minnesota Twins Owner Jim Pohlad looks great for his age, 72.
October 18, 2025 at 7:09 PM
No matter what you think of the guy or the way he is running the organization, Minnesota Twins Owner Jim Pohlad looks great for his age, 72.
Is it fair to say this is a photo of the 1939 HOF induction class, even if they were not all elected in 1939?
Never realized there were two photos from this sitting that are from the same angle. Grover Alexander is looking in different directions.
Never realized there were two photos from this sitting that are from the same angle. Grover Alexander is looking in different directions.
October 17, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Is it fair to say this is a photo of the 1939 HOF induction class, even if they were not all elected in 1939?
Never realized there were two photos from this sitting that are from the same angle. Grover Alexander is looking in different directions.
Never realized there were two photos from this sitting that are from the same angle. Grover Alexander is looking in different directions.
Today, Russell Westbrook signed with the Sacramento Kings, which will be his 7th NBA team.
Only two other former NBA MVPs have played for 7 or more teams in their career.
Moses Malone - 9 (7 NBA, 2 ABA)
Bob McAdoo - 7
Only two other former NBA MVPs have played for 7 or more teams in their career.
Moses Malone - 9 (7 NBA, 2 ABA)
Bob McAdoo - 7
October 15, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Today, Russell Westbrook signed with the Sacramento Kings, which will be his 7th NBA team.
Only two other former NBA MVPs have played for 7 or more teams in their career.
Moses Malone - 9 (7 NBA, 2 ABA)
Bob McAdoo - 7
Only two other former NBA MVPs have played for 7 or more teams in their career.
Moses Malone - 9 (7 NBA, 2 ABA)
Bob McAdoo - 7
The gold glove finalists were just announced. I was surprised to see that Byron Buxton was not on the list.
Then I looked up his Defensive Runs Saved numbers. In 2025 he had a -5 DRS. 😮 How did that happen?
Then I looked up his Defensive Runs Saved numbers. In 2025 he had a -5 DRS. 😮 How did that happen?
October 15, 2025 at 4:06 PM
The gold glove finalists were just announced. I was surprised to see that Byron Buxton was not on the list.
Then I looked up his Defensive Runs Saved numbers. In 2025 he had a -5 DRS. 😮 How did that happen?
Then I looked up his Defensive Runs Saved numbers. In 2025 he had a -5 DRS. 😮 How did that happen?
Somehow, I missed this 2020 Collegiate Summer League team. The Round Rock Hairy Men. Definitely one to add to the all-time minor league team name list.
October 13, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Somehow, I missed this 2020 Collegiate Summer League team. The Round Rock Hairy Men. Definitely one to add to the all-time minor league team name list.
I need to remember that the curvy mountain highway roads of upstate New York are not the flat and straight speedway roads of ChiLand.
Slow Down!
Slow Down!
October 11, 2025 at 12:10 AM
I need to remember that the curvy mountain highway roads of upstate New York are not the flat and straight speedway roads of ChiLand.
Slow Down!
Slow Down!
Do you know what day it is?
It is The Shot Heard Around the World Day.
On October 3, 1951, Bobby Thomson hit the game-winning home run off of Ralph Branca to put the New York Giants in the World Series.🎉
(Also Dave Winfield's 74th birthday)
It is The Shot Heard Around the World Day.
On October 3, 1951, Bobby Thomson hit the game-winning home run off of Ralph Branca to put the New York Giants in the World Series.🎉
(Also Dave Winfield's 74th birthday)
October 3, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Do you know what day it is?
It is The Shot Heard Around the World Day.
On October 3, 1951, Bobby Thomson hit the game-winning home run off of Ralph Branca to put the New York Giants in the World Series.🎉
(Also Dave Winfield's 74th birthday)
It is The Shot Heard Around the World Day.
On October 3, 1951, Bobby Thomson hit the game-winning home run off of Ralph Branca to put the New York Giants in the World Series.🎉
(Also Dave Winfield's 74th birthday)
Everything I own was packed away and jammed in the back of my car for this move. Except for one thing. Billy was hand carried and never out of sight for the trip.
October 1, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Everything I own was packed away and jammed in the back of my car for this move. Except for one thing. Billy was hand carried and never out of sight for the trip.
Today is Moving Day!
September 30, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Today is Moving Day!
A question that always rolls around in the back of my head. How did Kenny DeNunez get a 1942 Kansas City Monarchs hat in 1962 Los Angeles?
I like to think that he got it from a former player who may have played against Mr. Mertle.
I like to think that he got it from a former player who may have played against Mr. Mertle.
September 29, 2025 at 10:26 PM
A question that always rolls around in the back of my head. How did Kenny DeNunez get a 1942 Kansas City Monarchs hat in 1962 Los Angeles?
I like to think that he got it from a former player who may have played against Mr. Mertle.
I like to think that he got it from a former player who may have played against Mr. Mertle.
Why was this at my local grocery store in ChiLabd?
I have no idea but I needed something for my milk to dunk the cookie I just bought and all my glasses are already packed, so big serendipity win for me.
I have no idea but I needed something for my milk to dunk the cookie I just bought and all my glasses are already packed, so big serendipity win for me.
September 27, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Why was this at my local grocery store in ChiLabd?
I have no idea but I needed something for my milk to dunk the cookie I just bought and all my glasses are already packed, so big serendipity win for me.
I have no idea but I needed something for my milk to dunk the cookie I just bought and all my glasses are already packed, so big serendipity win for me.
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Today in Ambler, PA we had Bobby Shantz day. Speaking from experience I can say he is one of the nicest guys ever to land on this planet. Happy 100th!!!
September 26, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Today in Ambler, PA we had Bobby Shantz day. Speaking from experience I can say he is one of the nicest guys ever to land on this planet. Happy 100th!!!
I was wondering if it is possible to get a card of a player with every @Topps design. Here is my attempt at Griffey Jr.
Add more if you can!🧵
1951 - 2003 Topps Blue Backs
1952 - 2007 Topps Rookie 1952 Edition - Debut Flashbacks
1953 - 2022 Topps Chrome Platinum Anniversary
1954 - 2003 Topps Heritage
Add more if you can!🧵
1951 - 2003 Topps Blue Backs
1952 - 2007 Topps Rookie 1952 Edition - Debut Flashbacks
1953 - 2022 Topps Chrome Platinum Anniversary
1954 - 2003 Topps Heritage
September 26, 2025 at 9:48 PM
I was wondering if it is possible to get a card of a player with every @Topps design. Here is my attempt at Griffey Jr.
Add more if you can!🧵
1951 - 2003 Topps Blue Backs
1952 - 2007 Topps Rookie 1952 Edition - Debut Flashbacks
1953 - 2022 Topps Chrome Platinum Anniversary
1954 - 2003 Topps Heritage
Add more if you can!🧵
1951 - 2003 Topps Blue Backs
1952 - 2007 Topps Rookie 1952 Edition - Debut Flashbacks
1953 - 2022 Topps Chrome Platinum Anniversary
1954 - 2003 Topps Heritage