Introducing The Hobby Evolution: A Video Journal

Having a broadcasting background, every once in a while I have had the itch to do some sort of podcast. When the pandemic hit and we were sheltering in place I began to experiment with a Chicago Cubs interview podcast. However…I have not adapted to the current technological times and combined with how much myContinue reading “Introducing The Hobby Evolution: A Video Journal”

TTM Return From Former Cubs 1st Rounder Brian Vernoy

I’m still waiting for my first through the mail (TTM) autograph request sent to Kevin Mitchell in 1991. On the bright side, Seattle Seahawks quarterback of the future Dan McGwire signed and returned my 1991 Score rookie card. The TTM hobby ended fairly quickly for me in 1991 or 1992. Over the year it wouldContinue reading “TTM Return From Former Cubs 1st Rounder Brian Vernoy”

White Whale Landed Thanks to the Late John L. Schaefer

This post is dedicated in the memory of John L. Schaefer (1942-2020). The year was 1954, and suburban America was squeaky clean like an episode of Leave it to Beaver. Picture houses going up and pre-teen boys riding their bicycles along picket fenced subdivisions in places like Elgin, Illinois. John L. Schaefer was one ofContinue reading “White Whale Landed Thanks to the Late John L. Schaefer”

The Oldest Cubs Autograph in my Collection

Some things are not always cut and dry. Take for example my Chicago Cubs collection. My collecting A.D.D. gets in the way sometimes and I venture to buy a game used this, or a memorabilia that. About seven or eight years ago I liked the way an autographed baseball displayed on a shelf. And aContinue reading “The Oldest Cubs Autograph in my Collection”

A Big Box of Supplies…and Cubs Cards

A few weeks ago I posted a call out to Twitter seeking some used top loaders. In an attempt to keep my costs down in trades and PWE sales, I try to buy top loaders for a few pennies a piece. During the pandemic finding cheap top loaders is about as easy as finding basketballContinue reading “A Big Box of Supplies…and Cubs Cards”

Cubs Minor League Affiliate’s Grand Stand Burns Down During Game

Organized minor league baseball has been around for about 100 years. The very first Chicago Cubs minor league affiliate was the Wichita Falls Spudders during the 1922 baseball season. Wichita Falls was a member of the Class A Texas League, and had an affiliation with the Pittsburgh Pirates for two seasons before their agreement withContinue reading “Cubs Minor League Affiliate’s Grand Stand Burns Down During Game”

Top Ten Most Read Posts from June 2020

Check out these popular posts from the One Million Cubs Project for the month of June 2020. #10 – My Card Show Return Before the pandemic I worked to get some quarter boxes and dollar boxes ready to set up at card shows locally in Madison, Wisconsin throughout the year. Unfortunately, to date I’ve onlyContinue reading “Top Ten Most Read Posts from June 2020”

A Cubs Token of Appreciation

I field many questions about the One Million Cubs Project. The most commonly asked question: “Do you count duplicates?” I answer many of the most common One Million Cubs Project frequently asked questions. Something I am not often asked is the actual journey in collecting one million Cubs baseball cards. While I am typically notContinue reading “A Cubs Token of Appreciation”