Good day all. On the blog this Sunday, adding HOFer Hoyt Wilhelm to my custom "Classic Baseball" set: whentoppshadballs.blogspot.com/2024/01/classi… SFGiants 1970s Baseball

In honor of Willie Mays: when Hoyt Wilhelm entered the majors in 1952, Mays was his teammate w/the NY Giants & their rivals were the Brooklyn Dodgers. When Wilhelm retired in 1972, Willie Mays was playing in NY, but w/the Mets and Wilhelm was a Dodger, but in L.A.

In honor of Willie Mays: when Hoyt Wilhelm entered the majors in 1952, Mays was his teammate w/the NY Giants & their rivals were the Brooklyn Dodgers. When Wilhelm retired in 1972, Willie Mays was playing in NY, but w/the Mets and Wilhelm was a Dodger, but in L.A.

Hoyt Wilhelm Fan Page BTD 1922 “Old Sarge” James Hoyt Wilhelm. NY #Giants #STLCards #Indians #Orioles #WhiteSox #Angels #Braves #Cubs #LADodgers HOF. WS Champ. 8X All Star. 2X ERA Champ. No hitter. Orioles HOF. Hit HR in 1st MLB at bat but never again. 1st P to appear in 1000 games.

Cigar Box Cards —This Great Game 1960s, card #25 —Helmar This Great Game (original art) —Helmar T4, card #16 —Helmar This Great Game, card #55 —R318-Helmar, card #125 Helmar Brewing

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Appreciate post (1 of several to come): *These incredible Hoyt Wilhelm card paintings were by you_wore_a_shirt_of_violent_green_uh_huh * if you love baseball art, it’s worthwhile to add his work to your collection! Beautiful pieces! * The baseball art community is incredibly talented! Love supporting them!

Who else has some “cards” to show off from SABR member Michael Lewis?

These were fun. I felt like Justin Stirewalt and his “entire Topps run of…” series.

Appreciation post (2 of several to come): *These uniquely crafted Hoyt Wilhelm card art cards were by Gypsy Oak *if you love card art, add to your collection! Beautiful pieces! *The braille card is a favorite. *The baseball art community is ultra talented! Love supporting them!

Appreciation post (3 of several): Scott Hodges Art is incredibly talented, and his work is AMAZING & awe-inspiring!! *if you love card art, his work is a must have! *The baseball art community is ultra talented! Love supporting them!

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Appreciation post (5 of several): Helmar Brewing has some unique and beautifully painted cards!! *if card art is your thing, this is a must-have! *The baseball art community continues to amaze me! Love supporting them! #cardart

Appreciation post (6 of several): Love Gummy Arts unique, hand-drawn cards that give character to each subject! *if you appreciate card art, his is a must-have! *The baseball art community is incredibly talented & continues to amaze me! Love supporting them! #cardart

Picked up the new Hank Aaron stamps today. * Hoyt Wilhelm & Aaron were teammates with the Atlanta Braves, 1969-1971. * Both reached milestones with the Braves in the 1970 season - Aaron 3,000 hits & Wilhelm 1,000 games pitched - and were honored by the Braves on May 26, 1970.

Appreciation post (6 of several): IDrawBaseballCards has beautiful hand-drawn cards! *if you enjoy card art, you must add to your collection! *The baseball art community is talented & amazes me each day! Love supporting them! #cardart

110 Years Ago Today: 19-year-old Babe Ruth hits his first professional HR with the minor league Providence Grays while pitching a 9-0 shutout vs. the Toronto Maple Leafs! (September 5, 1914) #Baseball #Legend #History

Appreciation post (8 of several): Cigar Box Cards has some unique and beautiful cards! *Must add to your collection! *The baseball art community is extremely talented & amazes me every day! Love supporting them! #cardart

Appreciation post (9 of several): Heavy J ✨ #JG20MVP 🏆 has creative and unique spins on cards! *His work is a must-have, especially because of why he does it! *The baseball art community is amazingly talented, encouraging & inspires so many! Love supporting them! #cardart

Appreciation post (10 of several): Kevin Gust has beautifully unique cards and benefits a great cause! *if you enjoy card art, add his to your collection! *The baseball art community continues to amaze! Love supporting them! #cardart