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Another strange card from our friend Paul’s collection. Paul explains:
“Steve Lake lists hobbies and interests as “Raising birds including Ruffles, pictured on the front of this card…restoring cars…likes to watch ESPN…49ers fan.” Ruffles is actually printed in boldface on the card.
Nerdicus Finch, with a last name that is also a noun, do I smell the opportunity for a Steve Lake funny card?
Tags: 1991, bird, catcher, facial hair, nerd, ruffles, steve lake, studio
Good call Nerd York City. Steve Lake was actually in my original batch of “funny” cards (the same batch that included Steve Trout and Rock Raines). I’m pretty sure I still have the Steve Lake card. If I can find it, I’ll post it tonight.
“Hi, Steve? This is your agent. Steve… please step outside the aviary. All I hear is squawking.”
“Hey, Donruss just sent me a proof from that Studio line.”
“Yes, they did use the Ruffles shot. That’s why I’m calling.”
“No, it didn’t pick up any of his colors. It’s black and white.”
“Listen, Steve, are you sure you want to bring up the bird thing?”
“Yes… Steve… relax. I know the Grandpa Lake story. I totally respect that. I’m just concerned that this makes you… stand out a little.”
“No. No one else is posing with an animal.”
“Dykstra? No he’s just holding a bat.”
“No, Carlton Fisk did not bring the turtle.”
“Alright, fine, but can we at least change the narrative?”
“Right now it says: ‘raising birds, learning Esperanto, and needlepoint.’ ”
“No, do NOT switch to the needlepoint shot. Well stick with Ruffles and I’ll just make up some other hobbies.”
“No, I think they’re sticking with Darren Daulton behind the plate. Sorry.”