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The legend of Bob Hamelin's 'worst' card

Fun read about a truly magnificent looking card.

"Images via Trading Card Database"

Nice story. Here's the card in the database.

Got to see "The Hammer" play in Omaha several times. One team put a huge shift on him with no one on. He just kinda slapped the ball toward 3rd base past the pitcher. The 3B had to sprint all the way from second base to cut it off. It almost got past him for a double as there was literally nobody on that side of the field (infield or outfield). Held him to a single.

I wish some guys in the majors would do that once in a while to a shift.

That's an awesome card, they're out of their minds.

This is just a photographer's identifying photo.  I do it all the time when photographing multiple subjects.  The first photo I have the subject hold a placard identifying them. Then when looking at my proof sheets I know all the photos following the placard are the same subject. 

It's especially helpful at auto shows. First a picture of the placard, then pictures of the vehicle.

As to why they would use the identifying photo for the card?  Maybe thought it'd be funny?

I've seen much worse!

Are people really paying $55 for this card? I love it, but come on.

I don't know, this one might be worse:

Looks like the makings for a User's List

I sold one a couple months ago for about half that (but still way more than a common card of a semi-unknoen should be).