Happy New Year From Stewart’s Cards
January 1st, 2012 § Leave a Comment
2011? Certainly did not work out as I planned. Had high hopes to list 50% of my inventory by year’s end, unfortunately, I was faced with many challenges that needed by immediate attention. I have no complaints and/or regrets. I know there have been an enormous amount of individuals who had it worse than I, my thoughts, prayers and blessings are with them.
Above is a New Year’s Day tradition from my home state named “The Mummer’s Parade” and I look forward to it every year!
Tradition in Celebration
Each New Year’s Day you may find that Philadelphia celebrates through the Mummer’s Parade, a wonderful spectacle of dancing costumes that fan out through measured lengths of decor, feathers, colors and sounds. You can also experience the other New Year’s Day parades in the United States and other locations outside of the states such as London’s acts from the city’s 32 boroughs.
But nothing marks the entry of a bouncing year than that of a New Year’s Day baby. The first child that is born after the clock strikes 12 midnight is the first child of the New Year as recorded and released to the media.
An Irish Blessing For Everyone
May the road rise to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, the rains fall soft upon the fields. And, Until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of his hand.
Happy Birthday Yogi Berra
May 12th, 2011 § 2 Comments
Thank you Yogi for the Memories, the Game and the “Yogi-isms”
Yogi Berra
Lawrence Peter “Yogi” Berra (born May 12, 1925) is a former American Major League baseball Catcher, Outfielder and Manager. He played almost his entire 19-year baseball career (1946 to 1965) for the New York Yankees. Berra was one of only four players to be named the Most Valuable Player of the American League three times and one of only six managers to lead both American and National Leaque teams to the World Series. He was elected to the baseball Hall of Fame in 1972.
Berra is widely regarded as one of the greatest catchers in baseball history. According to the win shares formula developed by sabermetrician Bill James, Berra is the greatest catcher of all time and the 52nd greatest non-pitching player in major-league history.
Berra, who quit school after the eighth grade,has a tendency toward malapropism and fracturing the English language. “It ain’t over till it’s over” is arguably his most famous example, often quoted.
Nickname
He picked up his famous nickname from a friend, Bobby Hofman, who said he resembled a Hindu holy man (yogi) they had seen in a movie, whenever Berra sat around with arms and legs crossed waiting to bat, or while looking sad after a losing game.Years later, the Hanna-Barbera cartoon character Yogi Bear was presumably named after Berra (the cartoon’s creators denied it), something Berra did not appreciate after he started being periodically addressed as “Yogi Bear.”
| Yogi Berra | ||
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| Catcher / Outfielder / Manager | ||
| Born: May 12, 1925 (1925-05-12) (age 85) St. Louis, Missouri |
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| Batted: Left | Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | ||
| September 22, 1946 for the New York Yankees | ||
| Last MLB appearance | ||
| May 9, 1965 for the New York Mets | ||
| Career Statistics | ||
| Batting average | .285 | |
| Home runs | 358 | |
| Runs batted in | 1,430 | |
| Teams | ||
| As player
As manager |
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| Career highlights and awards | ||
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| Member of the National | ||
 Baseball Hall of Fame |
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| Induction | 1972 | |
| Vote | 85.61% (second ballot) | |
Honors
In 1972, Berra was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
The No. 8 was retired in 1972 by the Yankees, jointly honoring Berra and Bill Dickey, his predecessor as the Yankees’ star catcher. Yankee television announcer Michael Kay introduced Berra on Old Timers Day as “one of the best known faces on the planet.”
On August 22, 1988, Berra and Dickey were honored with plaques to be hung in Monument Park at Yankee Stadium. Berra’s plaque calls him “A legendary Yankee” and cites his most frequent quote, “It ain’t over till it’s over.” However, the honor was not enough to shake Berra’s conviction that Steinbrenner had broken their personal agreement; Berra did not set foot in the Stadium for another decade, until Steinbrenner publicly apologized to Berra.
In 1999, Berra appeared at No. 40 on The Sporting News‘ list of the 100 Greatest Baseball Players, and fan balloting elected him to the Major League Baseball All-Century Team. At the 2008 All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium, Berra had the honor of being the last of the 49 Hall of Famers in attendance to be announced. The hometown favorite received the loudest standing ovation of the group.
On July 18, 1999, Berra was honored with “Yogi Berra Day” at Yankee Stadium. Don Larsen threw the first pitch to Berra, to honor the perfect game from the 1956 World Series. This was a part of the celebration to mark the return of Berra to the Stadium, which ended his 14-year feud with Yankees’ owner George Steinbrenner. The feud started in 1985 when Steinbrenner promised Berra an honest chance as manager, then fired him in the third week of the season. Berra vowed to never return to Yankee Stadium so long as Steinbrenner owned the team. On that day, Yankees pitcher David Cone threw a perfect game against the Montreal Expos, only the 16th time it had ever been done in Major League history.
Yogi Berra Museum and Learning Center and Yogi Berra Stadium
In 1998, the Yogi Berra Museum and Learning Centerand Yogi Berra Stadium (home of the New Jersey Jackals and Montclair State University baseball teams) opened on the campus of Montclair State University in Upper Montclair, New Jersey. The museum is currently the home of various artifacts, including the mitt with which Yogi caught the only perfect game in World Series history, several autographed and “game-used” items, and nine of Yogi’s championship rings. (Berra only wears the 1953 ring, in commemoration of the Yankees’ record 5th consecutive World Championship.) It was an appearance on behalf of the museum by George Steinbrenner that led to their ultimate reconciliation. Yogi Berra was given the 1951 Yankee World Series banner for display purposes.
Berra is very involved with the project, and he frequently visits the museum for signings, discussions, and other events. It is his intention to teach children important values such as sportsmanship and dedication, both on and off the baseball diamond.
Yogi Berra Quotes ” Yogi-isms”
Yogi Berra’s second claim to fame is for being one of the most quoted figures in the sports world. He is credited with coining the deceptively simplistic observation, “It ain’t over till it’s over.” But he’s also known for his flubs. Here is a collection of the most notorious of these.
- “This is like deja vu all over again.”
- “You can observe a lot just by watching.”
- “He must have made that before he died.” — Referring to a Steve McQueen movie.
- “I want to thank you for making this day necessary.” — On Yogi Berra Appreciation Day in St. Louis in 1947.
- “I’d find the fellow who lost it, and, if he was poor, I’d return it.” — When asked what he would do if he found a million dollars.
- “Think! How the hell are you gonna think and hit at the same time?”
- “You’ve got to be very careful if you don’t know where you’re going, because you might not get there.”
- “I knew I was going to take the wrong train, so I left early.”
- “If you don’t know where you are going, you will wind up somewhere else.”
- “If you can’t imitate him, don’t copy him.”
- “You better cut the pizza in four pieces because I’m not hungry enough to eat six.”
- “Baseball is 90% mental — the other half is physical.”
- “It was impossible to get a conversation going; everybody was talking too much.”
- “Slump? I ain’t in no slump. I just ain’t hitting.”
- “A nickel isn’t worth a dime today.”
- “Nobody goes there anymore; it’s too crowded.”
- “It gets late early out there.” — Referring to the bad sun conditions in left field at the stadium.
- “Glen Cove.” — Referring to Glenn Close on a movie review television show.
- Once, Yogi’s wife Carmen asked, “Yogi, you are from St. Louis, we live in New Jersey, and you played ball in New York. If you go before I do, where would you like me to have you buried?” Yogi replied, “Surprise me.”
- “Do you mean now?” — When asked for the time.
- “I take a two hour nap, from one o’clock to four.”
- “When you come to a fork in the road, take it.”
- “You give 100 percent in the first half of the game, and if that isn’t enough in the second half you give what’s left.”
- “90% of the putts that are short don’t go in.”
- “I made a wrong mistake.”
- “Texas has a lot of electrical votes.” — During an election campaign, after George Bush stated that Texas was important to the election.
- “Thanks, you don’t look so hot yourself.” — After being told he looked cool.
- “I always thought that record would stand until it was broken.”
- “Yeah, but we’re making great time!” — In reply to “Hey Yogi, I think we’re lost.”
- “If the fans don’t come out to the ball park, you can’t stop them.”
- “Why buy good luggage? You only use it when you travel.”
- “It’s never happened in the World Series competition, and it still hasn’t.”
- “How long have you known me, Jack? And you still don’t know how to spell my name.” — Upon receiving a check from Jack Buck made out to “bearer.”
- “I’d say he’s done more than that.” — When asked if first baseman Don Mattingly had exceeded expectations for the current season.
- “The other teams could make trouble for us if they win.”
- “He can run anytime he wants. I’m giving him the red light.” — On the acquisition of fleet Ricky Henderson.
- “I never blame myself when I’m not hitting. I just blame the bat, and if it keeps up, I change bats. After all, if I know it isn’t my fault that I’m not hitting, how can I get mad at myself?”
- “It ain’t the heat; it’s the humility.”
- “The towels were so thick there I could hardly close my suitcase.”
- “You should always go to other people’s funerals; otherwise, they won’t come to yours.”
- “I didn’t really say everything I said.”
Books
- Yogi: It Ain’t Over (1989) ISBN 0-07-096947-7
- The Yogi Book: ‘I Really Didn’t Say Everything I Said’ (1998) ISBN 0-7611-1090-9
- When You Come to a Fork in the Road, Take It! Inspiration and Wisdom from One of Baseball’s Greatest Heroes (2001) ISBN 0-7868-6775-2
- What Time Is It? You Mean Now?: Advice for Life from the Zennest Master of Them All (2002) ISBN 0-7432-3768-4
- Ten Rings: My Championship Seasons (2003) ISBN 0-06-051381-0
- Let’s Go, Yankees! (2006) ISBN 1-9328-8881-0
The Return
May 11th, 2011 § Leave a Comment
After many months of being frustrated with my computer system and only have 6 gb of memory left, I gave in and went to my local computer store and inquired about a new one. After 11 long years, I finally upgraded!
I am now able to return to my blog, my website and so forth.
My old system had XP and I was a bit reluctant to go with Windows 7, now that I have, I am learning how to navigate and haven’t had any real issues.
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Express Your Team Spirit
February 26th, 2011 § 2 Comments
With Baseball already in Spring Training; how do you intend to show your team spirit? There are already so many ways to show your team spirit for your favorite team, whether it be High School, College or Professional Sports. I’ve located yet another original and unique way to express your spirit. Stand out from the crowd with a durable fabric banner that is sure to be seen. You may even be shown on television and wouldn’t it be fun to get the players to autograph your timeless banner?
Being a Customer of IBDesignsUSA.com myself, I assure you, you will not be disappointed. A fabric banner is more durable and has a variety of uses. When not using the colorful banner at the stadium, you can also use it to decorate and enrich your home with vibrant colors and design.
Each Navy Signal Flag represents a letter of the Alphabet so you could express yourself by spelling anything you want. It aims to please and makes a wonderful conversation piece that can be passed down from one generation to another.
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Open For Business
February 21st, 2011 § 2 Comments
Pleased to announce that Stewart’s Cards Is Now Open For Business!
What a magnificent feeling I have at present; my website has been published the other night and it’s called, http://www.stewartscards.com
This is just the beginning. I have so many items to list and it will take time to get them all uploaded. I’m not complaining. To have my cards posted for individuals to view and hopefully, bring fond memories of years gone by is a precious gift in itself.
At present, I am working on Hall Of Fame Players and will expand from there. I begin with Rickey Henderson.
Guess I best get the house cleaned today and tomorrow, may be a long time before I will even think of doing that again. (lol)
Below is a list of all my links for reference purposes:
http://www.ebay.com/stewarts4cards
http://www.facebook.com/stewartscards
http://www.linkedin.com/in/stewartscards
http://www.myworld.ebay.com/stewarts4cards
http://www.vendio.com/stores/stewartscards
While I am in the process of uploading my inventory, I invite you to click http://www.stewartscards.com and then click, “Highly Recommended Businesses” located on the left pane. There you will find Business Owners who excel at what they do and it has been my honor to have received the opportunity to know each one of them on a business and personal level. You will also be provided with information about their Business along with a link to their website. Thank you ♥
Remembering A Legend: Dale Earnhardt, Sr.
February 20th, 2011 § Leave a Comment
Today, we are reminded of a true legend and champion in Nascar History. Unfortunately, today marks the 10th anniversary of Dale Earnhardt, Sr’s passing. Even sadder, the Nascar season begins on the same track that the World loss this Incredible Member. To Nascar fans, Dale was better known as, “The Intimidator”. Thanks for memories Dale, Sr.
Dale Earnhardt
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ralph Dale Earnhardt, Sr. (April 29, 1951 – February 18, 2001) was an American race car driver, best known for his career driving stock cars in NASCAR‘s top division.
Earnhardt is notable for his success in the Winston Cup Series (now the Sprint Cup Series), winning seventy-six races (including one Daytona 500 victory in 1998). Earnhardt’s seven championships are tied for most all-time with Richard Petty. His aggressive driving style led to controversy and earned him the nickname “The Intimidator”.
Earnhardt died in a last-lap crash during the 2001 Daytona 500. He has been inducted in numerous halls of fame, including the inaugural class of the NASCAR Hall of Fame
For more information, please read the whole article located at:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dale_Earnhardt
Growing Up Sports
February 9th, 2011 § 2 Comments
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frankford_Yellow_Jackets
Several years ago, I learned that my Grandfather played professional football. I cannot tell you what position or how long he played; I do know he played in the Philadephia region for the Frankford Yellow Jackets. Some time after that my Grandfather made the decision to move his family to the Northern Suburbs of Philadelphia. In this very small town, I also learned my Grandfather originated and organized the Softball Teams for our little community.
Imagine if you will to grow up in a household of eight members and to the left of our house my Grandparents and one of my Uncle’s resided. Ironically, to the right, my other Uncle and his family of eight members also resided.
Bottom line; there were twelve children who did not want to experience boredom. It was not an era of computers, vcr’s or cell phones. Each home had one television and that was it. It was left up to us and our imaginations to prevent boredom.
In the winter months my siblings and I were outdoors a lot. We built (what I thought) very sophisticated snow forts and had the best of snow ball fights. We also ice-skated on the local ponds and played ice-hockey. Awwwh… this was the life!
On a nearby street we also played street hockey. When a car was approaching someone would yell, “CAR!” With that, we lifted up our goal equipment and placed it on the grassy area off the street and each one of us lined up like little ducklings until the vehicle passed. Once cleared, we brought back our equipment and kept playing. It didn’t matter if you were male or female, you were a player. We never seemed to be short of players. If a family member couldn’t make it, there was a neighbor willing to play at a moments notice.
My Grandparents had land, though, not the size of a large ranch, enough where we could all play or practice.
The warmer months led us outside even more. We played basketball, baseball, rode our bikes and went fishing back to the same ponds that were frozen only months earlier.
Who could forget the local farmer setting up his corn fields each year without fail? To us kids, it meant hide and seek and what a great maze to be engulfed in.
Rainy days left us in the house to color, read, play cards, board games and Hot Wheels. Since I grew up in a split level house, setting up the Hot Wheel tracks was like drawing out the master plan. We begun our tracks on the third level and worked our way down to the lowest. Thinking back, our Mother had to be shaking her head in wonder. Then we would run back upstairs filled with excitement to begin our races. As soon as we let go of our little cars we quickly ran down each flight of stairs in a frenzy to see whose car came in first. Until you have built the ultimate race track with loops and precision, it’s a bit hard to understand why this brought us so much joy.
On weekends, our Parents would take us to the Jersey Shore for some deep sea fishing. Our family of eight in one boat, my Uncle and his family of eight in another. For me, deep sea fishing was an exciting new world for me. I was told by my Folks that they were not in the position to take us on yearly vacations and this was the alternative. Alternative or not, deep sea fishing was a great adventure and I was mystified with the wonders of the ocean. Life is grand! Catching fish after fish is still a love of mine. At the time, I was completely unaware of what we were actually doing was catching our dinner for the year.
When not on the waters of the beautiful ocean, we were swinging from a rope into the Delaware River, along with, water skiing and drifting in inner tubes down the river in the basking sun.
Where do the athletes come in? In each individual we are our own athlete. Since that time, another generation of athletes has been growing. This generation did not seek to be professional athletes like our Grandfather. Two of my three brothers were Captains of the local Baseball and Ice Hockey teams; my eldest brother, excelled in Karate, Rescue Scuba Diving and Ice Hockey. My eldest sister played Lacrosse and my other sister was exceptionally good at Ice Skating and Fishing.
For me, my passions are still playing basketball, volleyball, baseball and of course, fishing.
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New Year! New Beginnings
January 1st, 2011 § Leave a Comment
Wishing everyone a Happy and Prosperous New Year. This greeting comes to wish you a New Year that’ll bring a happy assortment of life’s finest things; Health, happiness, joy and good luck! Have a wonderful time!
I’ve been involved in Antiques and Collectibles for over 30 years. I became passionate about Sports Memorabilia over 15 years ago.
Today I begin a new journey in my life and journeys are not new to me.
Ten years ago this year, my Husband passed away from an illness at the age of 42. Prior to his passing we had a tremendous life together and along with being Husband and Wife, we were true soul-mates. He was also my best friend. I have been truly blessed to have had him in my life for the length of time I did. I cherished our relationship and if you find that special and unique person in your life, I hope you will do the same.
In our personal life it was enriched with love and activity. One of our favorite activities was going to yard sales. Without fail, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday we headed out in the warmer months and began our hunt. Some days, we could hit 20 or more yard sales in one day and we enjoyed every minute of it.
My husband decided he was going to locate all the baseball cards his Mother threw out when he was younger. Myself, I was on the hunt for unique items. I have found many that are still my treasures to this day.
After my husband passed, I knew he had a huge collection of baseball cards, yet, I did not know how huge it was. I was left with over 100,000 baseball cards and sports memorabilia. I decided to take a negative and turn it into a positive. I thought, we have worked on these cards for countless years together and my husband taught me the ropes. With that, I decided to sell his collection online. This collection was very dear to my husband’s heart and I thought if I sell them online I would be reaching individuals who love sports cards as much as he did. Over the years, I still get excited when a Customer informs me when they receive their purchase(s) and the excitement they express. It is very rewarding and I love every minute of it.
As stated, today I start a new beginning with blogs, twitter, facebook and my own url.
I hope to continue my blog on a weekly basis and correspond with individuals who share my same interests. In addition, continuing my hunt for unique items for my own personal collection.
Today’s blog is dedicated to my one and only – my Husband
