McGriff Collector
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Super Collector of Hall of Famer Fred McGriff, one of the most under appreciated players of all time. 52,000+ total items. 4100+ unique items. Always looking for new ones to add
Today's item. 2007 Upper Deck Sweet Spot Classic Signatures Black Barrel Gold Ink #SPS-FM. This 1/1 from 2007 Sweet Spot Classic Signatures has a gold ink signature on a black bat barrel. The 1/1 indicator is centered on the front along the bottom. Really nice looking card.
January 5, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Today's item. 2007 Upper Deck Sweet Spot Classic Signatures Black Barrel Gold Ink #SPS-FM. This 1/1 from 2007 Sweet Spot Classic Signatures has a gold ink signature on a black bat barrel. The 1/1 indicator is centered on the front along the bottom. Really nice looking card.
Here is a recap of the 2024 McGriff Collector goals.
1. Reach 3650 unique items.
With the collection purchase in February as well as all of the new cards in 2024 I was able to easily surpass & finish at 4184
1/6
1. Reach 3650 unique items.
With the collection purchase in February as well as all of the new cards in 2024 I was able to easily surpass & finish at 4184
1/6
January 1, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Here is a recap of the 2024 McGriff Collector goals.
1. Reach 3650 unique items.
With the collection purchase in February as well as all of the new cards in 2024 I was able to easily surpass & finish at 4184
1/6
1. Reach 3650 unique items.
With the collection purchase in February as well as all of the new cards in 2024 I was able to easily surpass & finish at 4184
1/6
A couple of the highlights this year were the partial collection that netted 280 new items as well as the trip to Tampa for his induction to the Rays Hall of Fame. On the Tampa trip I was able to get into the high school to see some of his memorabilia.
January 1, 2025 at 1:22 AM
A couple of the highlights this year were the partial collection that netted 280 new items as well as the trip to Tampa for his induction to the Rays Hall of Fame. On the Tampa trip I was able to get into the high school to see some of his memorabilia.
2024 was another strong year for the McGriff collection. I will finish the year with 4184 unique items after adding 654 new unique items. Total items now stands at 52,282 adding 3000 total items.
January 1, 2025 at 1:20 AM
2024 was another strong year for the McGriff collection. I will finish the year with 4184 unique items after adding 654 new unique items. Total items now stands at 52,282 adding 3000 total items.
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Fred McGriff walked and then was forced at second by Manrique after a ground out to 1st by Pat Borders. Manrique would have a tough game though with 2 errors in a row in the 6th inning that both led to runs in a 2-1 Blue Jays win on August 7, 1989.
December 29, 2024 at 4:59 PM
Fred McGriff walked and then was forced at second by Manrique after a ground out to 1st by Pat Borders. Manrique would have a tough game though with 2 errors in a row in the 6th inning that both led to runs in a 2-1 Blue Jays win on August 7, 1989.
Today's item. 2020 Topps Triple Threads Autograph Relics Wood #TTAR-FM1. The wood parallel is a 1/1 with wood like texture. The card is auto’d with bat & jersey relics that spells Walk Off. Card highlights McGriff as 1 of 3 players to hit 5 walkoff HRs with their team trailing.
December 27, 2024 at 12:56 AM
Today's item. 2020 Topps Triple Threads Autograph Relics Wood #TTAR-FM1. The wood parallel is a 1/1 with wood like texture. The card is auto’d with bat & jersey relics that spells Walk Off. Card highlights McGriff as 1 of 3 players to hit 5 walkoff HRs with their team trailing.
Today's item. 1990 Venezuela Grandes Ligas Sticker #298. Produced in Venezuela, this set has the 1990 Topps base design with the sticker number in a white circle in the upper right corner. Stickers have no adhesive and were intended to be pasted into a sticker album.
December 25, 2024 at 11:51 PM
Today's item. 1990 Venezuela Grandes Ligas Sticker #298. Produced in Venezuela, this set has the 1990 Topps base design with the sticker number in a white circle in the upper right corner. Stickers have no adhesive and were intended to be pasted into a sticker album.
Today's item. 1992 Panini Sticker #232. 1992 Panini Stickers are approximately 2 1/8" by 3" in size and are designed to be placed in a sticker album. The front has a color action photo. The sticker back has a game card play.. There is also a Canadian version with in French.
December 25, 2024 at 12:35 AM
Today's item. 1992 Panini Sticker #232. 1992 Panini Stickers are approximately 2 1/8" by 3" in size and are designed to be placed in a sticker album. The front has a color action photo. The sticker back has a game card play.. There is also a Canadian version with in French.
Today's item. 1998 Topps Stars Silver #104
The silver parallel from Topps Stars Is serial #’d to 4399. The front has player name & Topps Stars logo in silver foil with a futuristic background. Back has star ratings for various attributes with the serial on the back bottom
The silver parallel from Topps Stars Is serial #’d to 4399. The front has player name & Topps Stars logo in silver foil with a futuristic background. Back has star ratings for various attributes with the serial on the back bottom
December 24, 2024 at 12:05 AM
Today's item. 1998 Topps Stars Silver #104
The silver parallel from Topps Stars Is serial #’d to 4399. The front has player name & Topps Stars logo in silver foil with a futuristic background. Back has star ratings for various attributes with the serial on the back bottom
The silver parallel from Topps Stars Is serial #’d to 4399. The front has player name & Topps Stars logo in silver foil with a futuristic background. Back has star ratings for various attributes with the serial on the back bottom
Today's item. 2023 Hall of Fame Plaque Postcard Cancelled. This is a McGriff Hall of Fame Plaque Postcard that I purchased at the Hall of Fame gift shop. On Monday after the induction I purchased a Yogi Berra forever stamp and got the postcard cancelled with the induction date.
December 23, 2024 at 12:17 AM
Today's item. 2023 Hall of Fame Plaque Postcard Cancelled. This is a McGriff Hall of Fame Plaque Postcard that I purchased at the Hall of Fame gift shop. On Monday after the induction I purchased a Yogi Berra forever stamp and got the postcard cancelled with the induction date.
Today's item. 2002 Topps Limited #385. Topps Limited Edition were only available in factory sets with 1950 sets created. These cards have Limited Edition in the bottom right front corner & are glossy like Tiffany cards from the 80s. This would be the final year of Limited Edition
December 22, 2024 at 12:20 AM
Today's item. 2002 Topps Limited #385. Topps Limited Edition were only available in factory sets with 1950 sets created. These cards have Limited Edition in the bottom right front corner & are glossy like Tiffany cards from the 80s. This would be the final year of Limited Edition
Today's item. 2005 Donruss Diamond Kings Materials Bronze Black And White #223. Serial numbered to 100, this parallel has a black & white image, bronze foil Diamond Kings logo and both jersey and bat relics. The serial number is centered on the back below the card number.
December 20, 2024 at 12:38 AM
Today's item. 2005 Donruss Diamond Kings Materials Bronze Black And White #223. Serial numbered to 100, this parallel has a black & white image, bronze foil Diamond Kings logo and both jersey and bat relics. The serial number is centered on the back below the card number.
Today's item. 1985 Dominican League Stickers #149. These stickers were sold in packs of 5 at Dominican Winter League games during the 1984-85 season. Stickers measure 1 15/16" x 2 3/4". McGriff played for Azucareros Del Este and this is his first individual issued item.
December 18, 2024 at 11:49 PM
Today's item. 1985 Dominican League Stickers #149. These stickers were sold in packs of 5 at Dominican Winter League games during the 1984-85 season. Stickers measure 1 15/16" x 2 3/4". McGriff played for Azucareros Del Este and this is his first individual issued item.
Today's item. 1998 Donruss Signature Showstamp Wizard World 2001 #59. Collectors who attended the 2001 Wizard World Convention in Chicago could get cards at the Donruss/Leaf booth with a show logo gold foil stamp. This was popular with Donruss/Leaf in the late 90s/early 00s
December 18, 2024 at 12:35 AM
Today's item. 1998 Donruss Signature Showstamp Wizard World 2001 #59. Collectors who attended the 2001 Wizard World Convention in Chicago could get cards at the Donruss/Leaf booth with a show logo gold foil stamp. This was popular with Donruss/Leaf in the late 90s/early 00s
Today's item. 1994 Topps Finest Refractor #224. Refractors are a full set parallel that is inserted 1 every 9 packs. This was the 2nd year of Finest refractors. The rainbow shine can be tough to see on these and there is nothing else on the cards to indicate refractor.
December 17, 2024 at 12:04 AM
Today's item. 1994 Topps Finest Refractor #224. Refractors are a full set parallel that is inserted 1 every 9 packs. This was the 2nd year of Finest refractors. The rainbow shine can be tough to see on these and there is nothing else on the cards to indicate refractor.
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December 16, 2024 at 12:45 AM
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Today's item. 2020 Topps Triple Threads Autograph Relics #TTAF-FM1. The base version is serial numbered to 18. The card is autographed and has a bat & jersey relics that spells Walk Off. The card highlights McGriff as 1 of 3 players to hit 5 walkoff HRs with their team trailing.
December 16, 2024 at 1:46 AM
Today's item. 2020 Topps Triple Threads Autograph Relics #TTAF-FM1. The base version is serial numbered to 18. The card is autographed and has a bat & jersey relics that spells Walk Off. The card highlights McGriff as 1 of 3 players to hit 5 walkoff HRs with their team trailing.
Today's item. 2024 Topps Museum Collection Single Primary Pieces Quad Relics #SPPQ-FM. The base Primary Pieces Relics is serial numbered to 99 and has 3 small jersey relics and 1 slightly larger bat relic. The serial number is on the front in the bottom left corner.
December 15, 2024 at 2:25 AM
Today's item. 2024 Topps Museum Collection Single Primary Pieces Quad Relics #SPPQ-FM. The base Primary Pieces Relics is serial numbered to 99 and has 3 small jersey relics and 1 slightly larger bat relic. The serial number is on the front in the bottom left corner.
Today's item. 2024 Leaf Lumber MVP Votes Platinum #MVP-1. The Platinum parallel is serial #’d to 6. This 8 player card has players who received MVP Votes in 1994. With McGriff are Bagwell, Bonds, Maddux, Piazza, Gwynn, Galarraga & Walker. The serial is on the front above Bagwell
December 13, 2024 at 11:50 PM
Today's item. 2020 Topps Tier One Talent Autographs Cubs Bronze #T1TA-FMC. This bronze parallel from Tier One Talent has McGriff in a Cubs uniform. The card is serial numbered to 25 and autographed in bronze ink. The serial is on the front in the bottom right corner.
December 13, 2024 at 12:05 AM
Today's item. 2020 Topps Tier One Talent Autographs Cubs Bronze #T1TA-FMC. This bronze parallel from Tier One Talent has McGriff in a Cubs uniform. The card is serial numbered to 25 and autographed in bronze ink. The serial is on the front in the bottom right corner.
Today's item. 2016 Priority Breaks Custom Made Card. This 1/1 custom card from Priority Breaks is in the style of 1953 Topps. The front has a retired Fred with refractor like qualities. The back is gray with the company identifier. Serial # is on the front in the top left corner.
December 11, 2024 at 11:57 PM
Today's item. 2016 Priority Breaks Custom Made Card. This 1/1 custom card from Priority Breaks is in the style of 1953 Topps. The front has a retired Fred with refractor like qualities. The back is gray with the company identifier. Serial # is on the front in the top left corner.
Today's item. 2004 Playoff Honors Players Collection Jersey Platinum #PC-26. The Platinum parallel is serial #’d to 25 & has a jersey relic in the shape of home plate. The lettering & striping on the front & back is platinum blue. The serial is on the back centered along the top.
December 10, 2024 at 11:56 PM
Today's item. 2023 Otesaga Resort Hotel Hall of Fame Inductees Pen. This pen came from the Otesaga Resort Hotel in Cooperstown during the 2023 induction weekend. The Otesaga is where HOFers stay in Cooperstown. The pen says
2023 Hall of Fame Inductees
Fred McGriff
Scott Rolen
2023 Hall of Fame Inductees
Fred McGriff
Scott Rolen
December 9, 2024 at 11:55 PM
Today's item. 2023 Otesaga Resort Hotel Hall of Fame Inductees Pen. This pen came from the Otesaga Resort Hotel in Cooperstown during the 2023 induction weekend. The Otesaga is where HOFers stay in Cooperstown. The pen says
2023 Hall of Fame Inductees
Fred McGriff
Scott Rolen
2023 Hall of Fame Inductees
Fred McGriff
Scott Rolen
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42 years ago today, in one of Pat Gillick's best trades, the Toronto Blue Jays dealt Dale Murray and Tom Dodd to the New York Yankees for Dave Collins, Mike Morgan and a young power-hitting prospect named Fred McGriff.
December 9, 2024 at 11:41 AM
42 years ago today, in one of Pat Gillick's best trades, the Toronto Blue Jays dealt Dale Murray and Tom Dodd to the New York Yankees for Dave Collins, Mike Morgan and a young power-hitting prospect named Fred McGriff.