Random Card of the Day |
Thursday, March 13, 2008Jim Palmer's number was retired by the Orioles in 1985 after a 19-year major league career that saw him become the only pitcher in major league history to win World Series games in three decades. Among his other feats include 6 All-Star appearances, 3 Cy Young Awards, 4 Golden Glove Awards; twice he led the league in ERA, and 3 times in wins. |
Wednesday, March 12, 2008Kyle Rote played all of his 11 seasons with the New York Giants and was a member of the 1956 championship team. Later on, he enjoyed a career as a sportscaster for NBC. |
Tuesday, March 11, 2008Rookie card of one of Philadelphia's most beloved sports stars. Hall of Famer Richie Ashburn played 12 seasons with the Phillies, playing in 5 All-Star games and finishing as NL Batting Champion twice. After retirement, he became a radio and TV color commentator for the Phillies. |
Monday, March 10, 2008Set: 2007 Upper Deck MLS (Rate) Francisco Mendoza is a Mexican born midfielder currently playing with the CD Chivas MLS team from Carson, California. He holds team records for most games and minutes played and now also holds the distinction here of being on the first random soccer card chosen. |
Sunday, March 9, 2008Steve Souchock was a decorated WWII vet who debuted with the Yankees. He later went on to play a season with the White Sox and multiple seasons with the Tigers until a broken wrist cut his career short. |
Saturday, March 8, 2008World B. Free had plenty of productive seasons in the NBA, even averaging 30.2 points per game one year. He was born Lloyd B. Free, acquiring the nickname "World" in his Brooklyn high school playing days. He had his first name legally changed to "World" in 1980. |
Friday, March 7, 2008Kiki Vandeweghe was born in Germany and is the son of a former NBA player and Miss America winner. He was best known for his shooting, scoring over 20 points per game for 7 straight seasons at one point. |
Thursday, March 6, 2008Steve Young sporting a Tampa Bay uniform, fresh from the USFL where he played with the Los Angeles Express. He would go on to post a 3-16 record with the Bucs over the next two seasons. Tampa Bay would go on to draft Vinny Testaverde, deem Young a bust, ship him to San Francisco, and the rest is history. |
Wednesday, March 5, 2008Pete Rose - the all-time Major League leader in hits (4,256). No one’s played in more games (3,562) or had more at bats (14,053). |
Tuesday, March 4, 2008Rookie card of the great Jackie Robinson - the man who broke the baseball color line. He played in six World Series and was a six-time All-Star, the 1947 NL Rookie of the Year, and the 1949 NL MVP, among his countless other accolades. |
