Mark Armour
@markarmour04.bsky.social
Baseball writer/historian, music, baseball cards. Founder SABR’s Biography Project & Baseball Cards committee, author 7 books, former SABR board president, creator Satchel Paige Project. https://marklaurencearmour.wordpress.com/
For those of you who are young and still considering whether to have children, don’t sleep on “who’s going up on the roof when you are old?”
December 3, 2025 at 1:33 AM
For those of you who are young and still considering whether to have children, don’t sleep on “who’s going up on the roof when you are old?”
Eight of the best baseball cards ever made, of @chadfinn.bsky.social ‘s good friend. #1978ToppsForever
December 2, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Eight of the best baseball cards ever made, of @chadfinn.bsky.social ‘s good friend. #1978ToppsForever
You’re not going to bring up this whole “what is a card?” convo are you?
December 2, 2025 at 8:54 AM
You’re not going to bring up this whole “what is a card?” convo are you?
I suppose I need to post this one too. Not sorry.
November 19, 2025 at 11:40 PM
I suppose I need to post this one too. Not sorry.
Took this one for you.
November 19, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Took this one for you.
Might have found some @sabrlandmarks.bsky.social today on Hollywood Boulevard? @phitter72.bsky.social @heavyjstudios.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Might have found some @sabrlandmarks.bsky.social today on Hollywood Boulevard? @phitter72.bsky.social @heavyjstudios.bsky.social
Sure, that could have been the reason (though Yaz and Killebrew also had 15 letters). They called him Roberto in 1955 and 1956, then switched. Other companies figured it out.
November 16, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Sure, that could have been the reason (though Yaz and Killebrew also had 15 letters). They called him Roberto in 1955 and 1956, then switched. Other companies figured it out.
Searching the Sporting News archive from 1965 through 1969, the name "Bob Clemente" shows up 2 times, "Bobby Clemente" 0 times, and "Roberto Clemente" 794 times. Whatever their reasons, Topps went against the grain when they used "Bob" every year from 1957 to 1969.
November 16, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Searching the Sporting News archive from 1965 through 1969, the name "Bob Clemente" shows up 2 times, "Bobby Clemente" 0 times, and "Roberto Clemente" 794 times. Whatever their reasons, Topps went against the grain when they used "Bob" every year from 1957 to 1969.
Doug Clemens played parts of 9 yrs in majors. This is only Topps card. Why? Should have 1964-66 at least. Exclusive with Fleer (like Wills, Adcock, Short, Dick Hall)? I'd love to know for sure. @sabrbbcards.bsky.social @nightowlcardz.bsky.social @spoart.bsky.social @tjpilotsfan.bsky.social #cardsky
November 12, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Doug Clemens played parts of 9 yrs in majors. This is only Topps card. Why? Should have 1964-66 at least. Exclusive with Fleer (like Wills, Adcock, Short, Dick Hall)? I'd love to know for sure. @sabrbbcards.bsky.social @nightowlcardz.bsky.social @spoart.bsky.social @tjpilotsfan.bsky.social #cardsky
Chris, do you have this postcard?
November 12, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Chris, do you have this postcard?
Literal socialism is 1000 times better than this.
November 7, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Literal socialism is 1000 times better than this.
Pal @dialofdestiny.bsky.social and I often exchange post cards. Lately he has sent me strange “post cards” cut from a larger photo. Today I got #4. We all have our heroes 🦸 .
(Completed puzzle is blown up image from one of my favorite baseball cards: 1970 Carl Yastrzemski.)
(Completed puzzle is blown up image from one of my favorite baseball cards: 1970 Carl Yastrzemski.)
October 27, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Pal @dialofdestiny.bsky.social and I often exchange post cards. Lately he has sent me strange “post cards” cut from a larger photo. Today I got #4. We all have our heroes 🦸 .
(Completed puzzle is blown up image from one of my favorite baseball cards: 1970 Carl Yastrzemski.)
(Completed puzzle is blown up image from one of my favorite baseball cards: 1970 Carl Yastrzemski.)
Satchel Paige pitched in Devil’s Lake, ND, in May 1935 during his summer with the Bismarck Churchills. I would like to think, for obvious reasons, that he dined here.
October 25, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Satchel Paige pitched in Devil’s Lake, ND, in May 1935 during his summer with the Bismarck Churchills. I would like to think, for obvious reasons, that he dined here.
Today is the 50th anniversary for baseball's greatest game story, penned by the Boston Globe's Peter Gammons in just a few minutes. “And all of a sudden the ball was there, like the Mystic River Bridge, suspended out in the black of the morning." Forgive my choking up.
October 22, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Today is the 50th anniversary for baseball's greatest game story, penned by the Boston Globe's Peter Gammons in just a few minutes. “And all of a sudden the ball was there, like the Mystic River Bridge, suspended out in the black of the morning." Forgive my choking up.
I recently figured out that I have 221 of 275 of the original Perez-Steele Hall of Fame postcards. Does anyone have cards they wish to trade? I have about 80 extras, so perhaps we line up? @sabrbbcards.bsky.social @thelensofdonnam.bsky.social @heavyjstudios.bsky.social #cardsky
October 15, 2025 at 8:57 PM
I recently figured out that I have 221 of 275 of the original Perez-Steele Hall of Fame postcards. Does anyone have cards they wish to trade? I have about 80 extras, so perhaps we line up? @sabrbbcards.bsky.social @thelensofdonnam.bsky.social @heavyjstudios.bsky.social #cardsky
RIP to an All-Star who helped raise two All-Stars and stayed in the game for decades. @sabrbbcards.bsky.social
October 13, 2025 at 7:09 PM
RIP to an All-Star who helped raise two All-Stars and stayed in the game for decades. @sabrbbcards.bsky.social
Diane Keaton was one of best actors of my life, one of the coolest humans to ever live, and a goddamn national treasure. 1 of 1.
October 11, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Diane Keaton was one of best actors of my life, one of the coolest humans to ever live, and a goddamn national treasure. 1 of 1.
My man @dialofdestiny.bsky.social sent me this hand-made “postcard”. #iykyk. @sabrbbcards.bsky.social #cardsky
October 11, 2025 at 6:28 PM
My man @dialofdestiny.bsky.social sent me this hand-made “postcard”. #iykyk. @sabrbbcards.bsky.social #cardsky
Anyone here planning on being in Cooperstown next weekend? I’ll be there Thursday through Monday and occasionally hungry or thirsty. (Also @heavyjstudios.bsky.social which might be better enticement.)
September 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Anyone here planning on being in Cooperstown next weekend? I’ll be there Thursday through Monday and occasionally hungry or thirsty. (Also @heavyjstudios.bsky.social which might be better enticement.)
Just found this photo I took 1990-ish. Main entrance to Baseball Hall which looks nothing like this now.
September 26, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Just found this photo I took 1990-ish. Main entrance to Baseball Hall which looks nothing like this now.
Anyone here from Williston, ND? Enclosed clip promotes game Satchel Paige to pitch 6/3/63. What’s more, Coach Phil Jackson claims he faced Paige in Williston in 1963 or 1964. Probably this game! Looking for confirmation that game happened.
Jackson story:
www.mlb.com/amp/news/phi...
Jackson story:
www.mlb.com/amp/news/phi...
September 23, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Anyone here from Williston, ND? Enclosed clip promotes game Satchel Paige to pitch 6/3/63. What’s more, Coach Phil Jackson claims he faced Paige in Williston in 1963 or 1964. Probably this game! Looking for confirmation that game happened.
Jackson story:
www.mlb.com/amp/news/phi...
Jackson story:
www.mlb.com/amp/news/phi...
My sister Jeanne and I at the ball yard last night watching Rays-Red Sox, and repping our alma maters. Between us, our schools have won 18 basketball championships, built the Brooklyn Bridge, run the Apollo 11 program, and founded Nvidia, not even counting our own accomplishments.
September 21, 2025 at 12:35 PM
My sister Jeanne and I at the ball yard last night watching Rays-Red Sox, and repping our alma maters. Between us, our schools have won 18 basketball championships, built the Brooklyn Bridge, run the Apollo 11 program, and founded Nvidia, not even counting our own accomplishments.