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20th Century Baseball Man @20thbaseball.bsky.social · 6h

Yea $10 , didn't ask for inscription either so that was a nice bonus

20th Century Baseball Man @20thbaseball.bsky.social · 12h

Today's TTM return is from former outfielder Bill North who played 11 years for the Cubs, A's, Dodgers and Giants. He was a key member of the 1974 World Champion Oakland A's and was also a 2x AL stolen base leader, topping out at 75 swipes in 1976. #TTM #TTMSuccess #Cardsky

1978 Topps card autographed by Bill North with the inscription #4 Oak A's '74 WS Champs

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20th Century Baseball Man @20thbaseball.bsky.social · 17h

I wasn't sure if I had it in me either but I did go up. It probably helped that we stayed above the festival grounds with many other balloons and didn't go super high up. I found the chase crew job to be a lot of fun too.

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20th Century Baseball Man @20thbaseball.bsky.social · 17h

According to Kodak, it's the most photographed event in the world and who am I to argue with them? Did you go up in a balloon?

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20th Century Baseball Man @20thbaseball.bsky.social · 17h

Nice! My late uncle was on the festivals board of directors for decades. I went there in 03 and had the time of my life. Got behind the scenes looks at everything. Every year he'd send me a winter jacket for Xmas with the festival logo on the back. Still wear several of those

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20th Century Baseball Man @20thbaseball.bsky.social · 17h

Are you at the Albuquerque Ballon fest?

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20th Century Baseball Man @20thbaseball.bsky.social · 18h

Love those unexpected super long returns. Sadly, I don't have great record keeping skills with my TTMs to know how long they've been out though. I do it on paper which I inevitably lose

20th Century Baseball Man @20thbaseball.bsky.social · 18h

Grady Little's little brother

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20th Century Baseball Man @20thbaseball.bsky.social · 20h

Watching Eli Manning in Jersey Mike's commercials has me wondering how someone with no charisma whatsoever keeps getting offers to do commercials.

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20th Century Baseball Man @20thbaseball.bsky.social · 1d

The only downside to the MLB playoffs is a near constant stream of horrible commercials played constantly. The Walmart one with the re-worded "Who Are You" song is particularly egregious. Bottom of the barrel, minimum effort marketing slop.

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20th Century Baseball Man @20thbaseball.bsky.social · 1d

This made my day! I played the flimsy plastic 45 straight outta the book to death

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20th Century Baseball Man @20thbaseball.bsky.social · 1d

Yes! Don't forget the b side "I'm a Boinger"

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20th Century Baseball Man @20thbaseball.bsky.social · 1d

Billy and the Boingers ruled!

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20th Century Baseball Man @20thbaseball.bsky.social · 2d

I love league leader cards. Reggie AND Pops on one card. Yes, please #cardsky

1974 Topps Home Run Leaders card with Reggie Jackson and Willie Stargell

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20th Century Baseball Man @20thbaseball.bsky.social · 2d

It will totally be a little weird! I'm sure there will be a video tribute or something to that effect from the guys too.

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20th Century Baseball Man @20thbaseball.bsky.social · 2d

Rush is coming back to tour in 2026! and I couldn't be happier for them. Alex and Geddy obviously love each other and love playing together. No, you cannot replace Neil but this isnt a cynical cash grab. variety.com/2025/music/n...

Rush Sets Reunion Tour for 2026; Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson Discuss the ‘Difficult Decision’ of Finding a New Drummer After Neil Peart’s Death

Rush will head out on a reunion tour in 2026, with Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson joined by a new drummer. The tour will pay homage to the late Neil Peart.

variety.com

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20th Century Baseball Man @20thbaseball.bsky.social · 2d

Two of my heroes in one picture

Vintage Jerseys & Hats @polyesterunis.bsky.social · 2d

Mr. Rogers & Mr. Stargell, 1980 Pittsburgh #Pirates

#Baseball

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20th Century Baseball Man @20thbaseball.bsky.social · 3d

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20th Century Baseball Man @20thbaseball.bsky.social · 4d

Not often you see Seaver be 0-2

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20th Century Baseball Man @20thbaseball.bsky.social · 6d

Jealous!

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20th Century Baseball Man @20thbaseball.bsky.social · 6d

Today's TTM return is from former pitcher John Hiller who played 15 years, all for the Tigers. He suffered a heart attack in 1971, only to become one of the best relievers of the 70s,setting the single season save record in 1973 and finishing 4th in the AL Cy young vote. #TTM #TTMSuccess #Cardsky

An autographed 1978 Topps John Hiller card

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20th Century Baseball Man @20thbaseball.bsky.social · 6d

Classic!

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20th Century Baseball Man @20thbaseball.bsky.social · 8d

Never saw Mellencamp live and kinda wished I did.

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20th Century Baseball Man @20thbaseball.bsky.social · 8d

First concert: Huey Lewis and the News Providence Civic Center (1983)
Best concert: Rush Boston Garden (2015)
Last concert: Tedeschi Trucks Band Bank NH Pavilion (Sept 2025)

bring on the headless horses @ihavethatonvinyl.com · 8d

first concert: beach boys (1976)
best concert: faith no more (2010)
last concert: jeff rosenstock/pup/ekko astral (a++++)

The Iron Giant @grogg.bsky.social · 8d

First concert: Weezer (Maladroit tour)
Best concert: Radiohead (HTTT tour)
Last concert: Béla Fleck and the Flecktones

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20th Century Baseball Man @20thbaseball.bsky.social · 8d

Today's TTM return is from former outfielder Bob Gorinski who played one year for the Twins in 1977. In 1976, he led the PCL in homers and RBIs while playing for the Tacoma Twins. #TTN #TTMSuccess #Cardsky

A 1978 Topps card autographed by Bob Gorinski

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