As an Indians fan, I’m glad you mentioned Jose Ramirez. He has really endeared himself to the city and embodies the blue collar ethic of the area. Always hustling, always giving maximum effort, bringing his lunchpail to work every day. Doesn’t complain. Works hard. Produces.
He’s the most underrated and (outside of Cleveland) under-appreciated star in the league.
Thanks, Steven. Growing up in Iowa, my grandpa’s favorite player was Bob Feller, and that led to him becoming a lifelong Indians fan. I remember showing him my Indians baseball cards when I was a kid - guys like Toby Harrah and Julio Franco.
That’s awesome. I grew up in NE Ohio so I’m a long suffering Cleveland sports fan. 😂 The Indians of my youth were pretty atrocious in the 70s. Then they put together perhaps the best baseball team to never win the World Series in epic Cleveland sports tragedy fashion.
The recent name change is the latest indignity…
My mom passed away about 18 months ago, and as I was going through her things, I found some Indians and Browns treasures from the 50s and 60s. Never knew she had them!
Cool finds! Thanks for sharing. I recently bought a Bob Feller 1952 Topps card and a 1941 Street & Smith’s magazine… I’ve never acknowledged the team name change, hoping it will come back at some point
Definitely something special about turning a card over and seeing so many years on the same team. Appreciating loyalty in sports isn’t an unusual sentiment, but I’m not sure I’ve ever heard it framed through the lens of the back of a baseball card. Great article!
Great post Ray! The '80s were a great time to catch those one-team legends you mentioned and I agree, I wouldn't have wanted them anywhere else. It almost broke my heart when Dale Murphy was traded away from my beloved Braves. I still don't really collect cards of Dale in Phillies or Rockies uniforms. LOL
As an Indians fan, I’m glad you mentioned Jose Ramirez. He has really endeared himself to the city and embodies the blue collar ethic of the area. Always hustling, always giving maximum effort, bringing his lunchpail to work every day. Doesn’t complain. Works hard. Produces.
He’s the most underrated and (outside of Cleveland) under-appreciated star in the league.
Thanks, Steven. Growing up in Iowa, my grandpa’s favorite player was Bob Feller, and that led to him becoming a lifelong Indians fan. I remember showing him my Indians baseball cards when I was a kid - guys like Toby Harrah and Julio Franco.
That’s awesome. I grew up in NE Ohio so I’m a long suffering Cleveland sports fan. 😂 The Indians of my youth were pretty atrocious in the 70s. Then they put together perhaps the best baseball team to never win the World Series in epic Cleveland sports tragedy fashion.
The recent name change is the latest indignity…
My mom passed away about 18 months ago, and as I was going through her things, I found some Indians and Browns treasures from the 50s and 60s. Never knew she had them!
Cool finds! Thanks for sharing. I recently bought a Bob Feller 1952 Topps card and a 1941 Street & Smith’s magazine… I’ve never acknowledged the team name change, hoping it will come back at some point
Definitely something special about turning a card over and seeing so many years on the same team. Appreciating loyalty in sports isn’t an unusual sentiment, but I’m not sure I’ve ever heard it framed through the lens of the back of a baseball card. Great article!
Thanks, appreciate it
Great post Ray! The '80s were a great time to catch those one-team legends you mentioned and I agree, I wouldn't have wanted them anywhere else. It almost broke my heart when Dale Murphy was traded away from my beloved Braves. I still don't really collect cards of Dale in Phillies or Rockies uniforms. LOL
Thanks! Yes, I can only picture Dale Murphy in a Braves uniform. I forgot he even played for Colorado.