Collecting Cleveland Indians Topps team sets from 1952-present, as well as post-war minor and major league autographs.
From the Field: Kai Correa, coach, Cleveland Guardians … I was able to get Cleveland Guardian’s coach Kai Correa [ @thatguy__kai ] a couple of days ago. For a guy who collects Cleveland Guardian and Hawaii-based player autographs, this is about as exciting as it can get. Mr. Correa[…]
When you think Hall of Fame players who wore a Cleveland uniform, you don’t normally think of outfielder Alex Ramirez. But here we are. I am excited to add this autograph to my collection since he is not easy to get—he lives in Japan—and never does signings.
Do you know who had a really good career? Arthur Rhodes.
Hockey Break: Rick Nash, LW, Colombus Blue Jackets … I was briefly a Columbus Blue Jackets fan. I still like them, but they are my #2 NHL team behind the St. Louis Blues. But I would probably not even be a Blues fan if I had not gotten Blue Jackets[…]
From the Collection: Al Rosen, if, Cleveland Indians … Did you know that the last time that a Cleveland player won the MVP award was in 1953? That should probably not be the case. At the very least, Albert Belle should have won in 1995 (177 OPS+). But here we[…]
Outfielder Johnny Damon had a great career. He spent 18 seasons in the big leagues and was a two-time All-Star and two-time World Series Champion. His mix of power and speed made him one of the best outfielders in the game. … It’s easy to forget that Damon spent one[…]
Cleveland drafted Ethan Hankins with the 35th overall pick of the 2018 draft. He was one of the best players available in the draft, but his stock slipped because of a shoulder injury. In 2021 he underwent Tommy John surgery, which sidelined him until this past season.