Friday, July 13, 2012

Blow Out the Candles July 13

Hall of Fame  pitcher Stan Coveleski was born in Shamokin, Pa on this date in 1889.
2006 SP Legendary Cuts #85
"It's tomorrow that counts, so you worry all the time. It never ends. Lord, baseball is a worrying thing."
 1992 Conlon Collection #462


The relatively diminutive Spud Webb is celebrating his 49th birthday today.
1990-91 NBA Hoops #35
At 5'7" Spud was the shortest man to ever play in the NBA when he joined the Atlanta Hawks in 1985.

In 1986 Webb won the NBA Slam Dunk Contest:


Spud and Manute Bol

Co-founder of The Byrds Roger McGuinn is 70 today.
The Byrds on Ed Sullivan




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3 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 13, 2012 at 6:01 PM

    Aw, man! I just did a post on Spud Webb two days ago!

    I guess if I'd looked more closely at the back of the card, I would've realized that and posted accordingly. This is why I'll never be Sportscard Blogger Of The Year.

    But I'm not above plugging myself...
    http://shlabotnikreport.wordpress.com/2012/07/11/pay-attention-i-dont-know-when-youll-see-one-of-these-on-my-blog-again/

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  2. AnonymousJuly 13, 2012 at 6:10 PM

    ...forgot to mention: That Spud Webb/Manute Bol image is the best thing I've seen since Brian Roberts (5'9" - yeah right - 175 lbs) played next to Walter Young (6'5", 255) in the Orioles infield.

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  3. HackenbushJuly 13, 2012 at 9:53 PM

    I did see your post. I thought, "it's his birthday in a couple of days." I'm sure you're closer being to Sportscard Blogger of the Year than I am. :)

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