Sorry for the lack of posts recently…things will get whipped into shape over here at nerd central starting later this week, guaranteed.
Until then, enjoy this nerd card, straight from the “what were they thinking?” file…
Archive for the ‘Nerd Cards’ Category
Bonus Nerd
Monday, June 28th, 2010 by I Love Nerd York CityGreg Briley
Monday, June 14th, 2010 by I Love Nerd York CityClick the stars to vote: 
(10 votes, average: 3.90 out of 5)
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The run on Vorpy’s ’92 Score set continues…What struck me when I saw Mr. Briley’s eye-wear for the first time was their similarity to Jon Lajoie’s “Rapist Glasses.” Mr. Briley is now a minor-league hitting coach in the Chicago White Sox organization.
Tim Leary
Thursday, June 10th, 2010 by I Love Nerd York CityClick the stars to vote: (11 votes, average: 3.18 out of 5)
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When I posted the Matt Young card last month, I challenged anyone to show me a card more deserving of the “distorted faces” tag. Well Vorpy has responded, and responded with great force, by sending me this Tim Leary card. While Mr. Leary gets a small pass in my book due to his pose being mid-pitch, this is an awfully strong entry in the “distorted faces” camp.
Not to be confused with the psychedelic drug advocate, this Tim Leary played in the major leagues for 13 seasons. He finished his career with almost 1500 innings pitched, an ERA+ of 90, a World Series ring, and the 1988 “Comeback Player of the Year” award.
Pete O’Brien
Monday, June 7th, 2010 by I Love Nerd York CityClick the stars to vote: (10 votes, average: 4.30 out of 5)
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I hope Mr. O’Brien is catching a pick-off attempt in this picture, because if not, the Score company has captured the first “stretch” in baseball history that fails to clear the edge of the base from which the stretch originates.
Mr. O’Brien appears to have been a very good defensive first baseman, and even hit more than 20 HRs a couple times in the mid 1980′s.
Erik Hanson
Friday, June 4th, 2010 by I Love Nerd York CityClick the stars to vote: (10 votes, average: 4.20 out of 5)
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I was pretty sure I had seen this guy playing “class nerd #2″ in at least four different ’80s comedies. It turns out he had a ten-year career in MLB, and even made an All-Star team.
Sorry for the sporadic posts lately…June is a busy time over here at Nerd Central.
Lenn Sakata 2.0
Thursday, May 27th, 2010 by I Love Nerd York CityClick the stars to vote: (10 votes, average: 4.60 out of 5)
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Another top-notch effort from the 1982 Fleer set. Was this picture taken on a Little League field?
Bob Kipper
Monday, May 17th, 2010 by I Love Nerd York CityClick the stars to vote: (16 votes, average: 2.81 out of 5)
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Mr. Kipper is now a coach for the Portland Seadogs, a minor-league affiliate of the Boston Red Sox.
Jerry Reed – The Shining Nerd
Monday, May 10th, 2010 by I Love Nerd York CityIn going through the nerd archive looking for a nerd to post, I came upon this Jerry Reed card. And while nerd purists may be upset that two posts in a row feature guys who don’t have the big glasses, dated haircuts, etc., I hope many of you can appreciate the psycho-peepers on Mr. Reed.
Without further ado, HEEEERE’s JERRY…
Matt Young
Thursday, May 6th, 2010 by I Love Nerd York City
While Mr. Young does not appear to be very nerdy, I am posting his card in order to raise the bar for the “distorted faces” tag. I challenge anyone to show me a baseball card that can top Mr. Young in that category. Also, it looks like he’s imitating the “Handy Man” character from In Living Color.
On April 12, 1992, Mr. Young threw an unofficial no hitter. He allowed two runs on seven walks and an error, becoming the fourth pitcher to throw a no-hitter in a losing effort. Since his team was on the road, he pitched a complete 8 inning game, which does not qualify as a “true no hitter.”
Ron Robinson
Tuesday, May 4th, 2010 by I Love Nerd York CityClick the stars to vote: (15 votes, average: 4.53 out of 5)
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Not to be confused with Don Robinson. Mr. Robinson was given the nickname “The True Creature” by Pete Rose (who was the Reds’ manager). He also came within one strike of throwing a perfect game on May 2, 1988. Montreal’s Wallace Johnson broke it up with a single.
