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…
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…
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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.
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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.
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Another top-notch effort from the 1982 Fleer set. Was this picture taken on a Little League field?
In 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…
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.”
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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.