New Negro League Set

I'm currently in the middle of creating my "Negro League Stars" Set, it will feature plenty of the cards that APBA came out with for their Negro League Set, while usually featuring the players' best Negro League seasons. There will be players featured in this set, that were not featured in previous APBA sets such as Alejandro Oms, Red Moore & John Beckwith, among many others.

Plus logos from the well-known Negro League teams, plus logos from little known Negro League Teams.

I found myself drawn to this idea of late, due to the fact, that I love Negro League Baseball, and due to all the unnecessary nonsense that has took place of late, in Charlottesville, Virginia -- there seems to be no better time to start creating a beautiful Negro League set. 

Not going to get too political here, but one thing is for sure...  Hate, Racism & Bigoty has no place in this society, it is acts like this that delayed Negro League players a chance to play in the Majors. This country has come so far, we can't afford to have this country revert to a dark area in our nation's history.

More news to come on these cards & how you may be able to acquire this set through trades...

2001 "WHAT IF" World Series: Oakland vs Arizona (Games 1 & 2)

With my newly created 2001 Oakland Athletics (who I have always wanted to own) with the 2001 Arizona Diamondbacks -- in a "WHAT IF" 2001 World Series.... What if Derek Jeter never made that remarkable defensive gem to cut down the Athletics?

Games 1 & 2 are already in the books.

Game 1 - Terrance Long hits two-run double to score in two runs in the second for early 3-0 lead; Luis Gonzalez hits two solo HRs in the 2nd & 4th to keep D-Backs in striking distance.

Eric Chavez's two-run HR in 5th gives Oakland breathing room.

With 6-3 lead, Oakland closer Jason Isringhausen makes things interesting by allowing a two-run double to Damian Miller; Pinch-hitter Erubiel Durazo flies out with tying run stranded on second -- Athletics wins 6-5.

Game 2 - Mulder vs Schilling in Arizona.

Steve Finley hits solo HR to put Arizona up 1-0 in bottom of the third.

Oakland takes lead with two-run HR by mammoth Jason Giambi in the 4th Inning. The 5th inning was an interesting one, Johnny Damon for Oakland led off with single, then stole second... the next batter, Ramon Hernandez draws a walk, with runners on first & 2nd, I rolled the dice and it ended up being a 61-36 "Passed Ball" Runners advance to 2nd & 3rd ---

Next roll? Same thing, this time runner scores from third, runner on 2nd moves to third -- The other runner would eventually score on a ground out; Back-to-back passed balls on almost-hero (the night before) Damian Miller (D-Back catcher).

Oakland goes into bottom of 9th with 4-1 lead, and Jason Isringhausen makes things interesting (yet again) allowing two-run homer to Reggie Sanders.

Athletics hold on & win, lead the series, 2-0, going back to Oakland -- winning two games against Arizona's best two starters in Randy Johnson & Curt Schilling.

Closer look at Game 1 starter cards.

Custom-Made Cards #1

It's been awhile since I made some custom-made cards, plan to make a few over the winter. If you are not aware of this little side hobby of mine (one of many hobbies, LOL!) than check out my site that I do plan to update soon - Captain Izzy's Famous Baseball Cards .

Buck O'Neill, who should be in the HOF.

Cap Anson - Izzy Legends (1977 Topps).

Cool Papa Bell - Izzy Legends (1977 Topps)

Sadaharu Oh - All-Time Japanese HR leader.