tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968890904774098130.post1938462324655574556..comments2023-09-08T05:50:20.204-04:00Comments on 78 Topps Cards: 1978 Topps Cards #25 through #30Andyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05644396308532248413noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968890904774098130.post-77096116550120178992010-10-01T17:57:16.582-04:002010-10-01T17:57:16.582-04:00My pick is George Hendrick. He looks like someone ...My pick is George Hendrick. He looks like someone off-camera is trying to steal his sandwich. That's the way I remember George.edgycaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08339661625473399547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968890904774098130.post-54431218962445460702008-11-19T18:03:00.000-05:002008-11-19T18:03:00.000-05:00Points:johngy: +1gcrl: +2kevin: +1luke: +1fogus: +...Points:<BR/><BR/>johngy: +1<BR/>gcrl: +2<BR/>kevin: +1<BR/>luke: +1<BR/>fogus: +1<BR/>night owl: +2<BR/>timberhill: +2<BR/>mickey s: +3<BR/>mmayes: +2<BR/>--david: +1<BR/>jacobmrley: +3<BR/>moschella: +1<BR/>kevinb: +1<BR/>dayf: +3Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05644396308532248413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968890904774098130.post-46735583653333289742008-11-18T00:40:00.000-05:002008-11-18T00:40:00.000-05:00I had to go with Hebner on this one. I like the un...I had to go with Hebner on this one. I like the uni, I like the border, I like the batting cage and Richie's having a good 'ol time. This was a tough vote, I like all of them on the right side. I hate all of them on the left oddly enough. <BR/><BR/>The reason for the use of A's instead of Athletics is tradition. The original Philadelphia Athletics club back in the 1800's used just an A as their logo. Connie Mack's A's continued the tradition and Athletics wasn't used on the uniforms till the 50's. Mickey already pointed out that Finley added the 's in the 70s.dayfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09343838411856677615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968890904774098130.post-4320365651608692692008-11-14T21:10:00.000-05:002008-11-14T21:10:00.000-05:00did lacey borrow someone else's glove for the phot...did lacey borrow someone else's glove for the photo?<BR/><BR/>please tell me his nickame wasn't "ace". <BR/><BR/>or did he drop the "y" when he ran out of room at the rawlings logo?moschellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05983803627193345830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968890904774098130.post-74745587082061173282008-11-14T18:56:00.000-05:002008-11-14T18:56:00.000-05:00Tiger counter:3, Richie Hebner played 1st base in ...Tiger counter:3, Richie Hebner played 1st base in the very early '80s for them<BR/><BR/>I voted for the UPS truck driver in the lower right corner...what can Brown do for you?kevinbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15100929919171868287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968890904774098130.post-67512569596299676372008-11-14T17:29:00.000-05:002008-11-14T17:29:00.000-05:00i dig the beat up batting gloves. today they wear...i dig the beat up batting gloves. today they wear them for probably one game. looks like ott and hebner used theirs in the garden all spring.<BR/><BR/>i don't like the a's abbreviation either - and i'd love to see a metropolitans card some day.moschellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05983803627193345830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968890904774098130.post-22496934568571654712008-11-14T16:30:00.000-05:002008-11-14T16:30:00.000-05:00au contrair to your nicknames theory - 2008 topps ...au contrair to your nicknames theory - 2008 topps used d-backs for the diamondbacks (a dumb unoriginal nickname for an awkward and frankly awful team name). <BR/><BR/>http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51Hh9i3eDtL._SL160_.jpg<BR/><BR/>i do believe because "A's" and "d-backs" is used officially by the team (jerseys, logos, etc.), topps takes that as the green light to use it on the cards. but i'm with you, write out the name.jacobmrleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13991748868368917576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968890904774098130.post-14163702910860132792008-11-14T16:26:00.000-05:002008-11-14T16:26:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.jacobmrleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13991748868368917576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968890904774098130.post-3983276854862534912008-11-14T15:38:00.000-05:002008-11-14T15:38:00.000-05:00i prefer to see "athletics" over "a's". back in 1...i prefer to see "athletics" over "a's". back in 1970, topps used "cards" instead of "cardinals" and "yanks" instead of "yankees" on some, but not all, of those players' cards.gcrlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09882449679093991427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968890904774098130.post-15606901973589974422008-11-14T13:53:00.000-05:002008-11-14T13:53:00.000-05:00Good point, with 3 such cards in a vertical column...Good point, with 3 such cards in a vertical column there.<BR/><BR/>Personally, I love the color uniformity of empty seats much more than glops and glops due to fans in the background, such as on Sparky Lyle card #2 back on the first post here.Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05644396308532248413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968890904774098130.post-67676122559762641162008-11-14T13:51:00.000-05:002008-11-14T13:51:00.000-05:00Is it just me, or do all those empty stadium backg...Is it just me, or do all those empty stadium backgrounds look awful on cards? I mean, it screams "we have no fans... no one is watching baseball." Okay, yeah, they were taken at practice or training or whatever, but to see that many all lined up... Just sad.--Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03884046413767054746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968890904774098130.post-83130959465204831802008-11-14T12:51:00.000-05:002008-11-14T12:51:00.000-05:00You almost forget that Silent George played for th...You almost forget that Silent George played for the Padres. He also seemed to like the vinyl pullover, as he not only is wearing it here, but also in his 1976 Indians card. <BR/><BR/>I'd like to know what Jon Matlack is staring at. It seems to be equal parts curiosity and troubling. Hopefully it doesn't have anything to do with Kingman.<BR/><BR/>For the Pirate in this group all I have to say is his nickname....Too Hot Ed Ott. Wouldn't you love to see a footrace with him, Milt May and Marc Hill?MMayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09893007769493689849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968890904774098130.post-52325985477104489262008-11-14T12:21:00.000-05:002008-11-14T12:21:00.000-05:00in 1970 Charles Finley officially renamed Oakland ...in 1970 Charles Finley officially renamed Oakland the A's. Walter Haas, Jr., re-Athleticized the team in 1981. any 1970's A's reference is technically correct, but no less silly.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01728199307534006994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968890904774098130.post-28355242737379453942008-11-14T12:07:00.000-05:002008-11-14T12:07:00.000-05:00And the award for most plain and boring card in th...And the award for most plain and boring card in the set goes to....Bob lacey of the Oakland A's.RoofGodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09166276718047538082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968890904774098130.post-3752733065300320882008-11-14T12:05:00.000-05:002008-11-14T12:05:00.000-05:00Man...as a loyal Twins fan, I WANT to vote for Zah...Man...as a loyal Twins fan, I WANT to vote for Zahn, but really, there's nothing about that card that does it for me.<BR/><BR/>I agree with Hebner. He's totally leaning on his Trans Am, probably putting back a Schlitz or two in the convenience store parking lot while eyeing some underage girls.<BR/><BR/>But really, the Hendrick card is clearly the best. I know nothing about the guy, but goddamn, look how cool that dude is. I imagine that even if he weren't playing for the Padres he'd still be wearing that same jacket. Style points.Timberhillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15183350619025651850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968890904774098130.post-79099944637753809972008-11-14T11:36:00.000-05:002008-11-14T11:36:00.000-05:00When I was a kid I didn't know the Oakland team by...When I was a kid I didn't know the Oakland team by any other name than "A's" If someone used "Athletics" it seemed odd. I'm purely guessing, but the term "A's" probably became the nickname of choice during the 72-74 World Series run when they were known as the "Swingin' A's" Topps used "A's" from '72 on in the 70s, but didn't use it in '71.night owlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11673973790245316059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968890904774098130.post-19752309602075233422008-11-14T11:19:00.001-05:002008-11-14T11:19:00.001-05:00OK, I didn't grow up in the 70's but to my warped ...OK, I didn't grow up in the 70's but to my warped view of that decadent era Hebner is the epitome. <BR/><BR/>I voted for Zahn card as I love that lefty wind-up. Is it just me, or is the 'P' offset?<BR/>-mfogushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12158244468371716490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968890904774098130.post-12573792439530987922008-11-14T11:19:00.000-05:002008-11-14T11:19:00.000-05:00time to let the cat out of the bag: It was a tough...time to let the cat out of the bag: It was a tough choice, but i went w/Hebner. Simply because I have a his Lumber Company Bobblehead!!! <BR/><BR/>Yes, a richie hebner bobble. 16 losing seasons vs Hebner Bobble<BR/><BR/>Go bobbleheads!!!!<BR/>ha!Lukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15521371257268577443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968890904774098130.post-30308252283656826682008-11-14T11:01:00.000-05:002008-11-14T11:01:00.000-05:00Toppsed = Topps used...fixedToppsed = Topps used...fixedAndyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05644396308532248413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968890904774098130.post-13758039096810259372008-11-14T10:58:00.001-05:002008-11-14T10:58:00.001-05:00Thought it was almost certainly a typo, I like the...Thought it was almost certainly a typo, I like the term "Toppsed". It could be defined as a style element implemented in the design of Topps cards.<BR/><BR/>Also, Ed Ott has to have the shortest name in this set, right? Five letters?Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01334533396646438555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968890904774098130.post-23872308185009503482008-11-14T10:58:00.000-05:002008-11-14T10:58:00.000-05:00i love that hebner card. to me, it is pure 1978. ...i love that hebner card. to me, it is pure 1978. he reminds me of the high school kids i would see hanging out at the 7-11 after school.<BR/><BR/>ed ott - the shortest name in the majors. that's got to count for something!gcrlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09882449679093991427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968890904774098130.post-29736290731366112172008-11-14T10:38:00.000-05:002008-11-14T10:38:00.000-05:00I can see voting for the 78 cards is going to be a...I can see voting for the 78 cards is going to be a challenge for me.<BR/><BR/>I voted for Ott, narrowly edging out Hebner. I love both cards. In any other voting, Zahn or Hendrick could have easily been my favorite, too.Johngyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18416011578421652629noreply@blogger.com