DATA: 2009 Upper Deck Goudey Mini Green (56)

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PING: We’re still lovin’ the Goudey. The minis are sweet. While Goudey switched to the modern card sized for their 2008 & 2009 sets, It’s nice they kept the mini in as an insert. Of course, that helps sell more cards… but we still dig them. There are Blue and Green variations in this year’s Goudey set… maybe black as well? Just more cards to track down, right?

DATA: 2008 Topps Updates & Highlights Gold (UH185) (1221/2008)

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PING: Nice gold card to add to the collection of 2008 Topps Updates and Highlights set. We still need to track down the black version – a sharp looking card, but kinda hard to find.

This particular card has some printing issues. It looks like the “sparkle plate” was off and created a offset shift on the printing. I’m wondering if they are all like this, or just a certain percentage of the run. I’m surprised this kind error would have made it past the press check. Oh well.

This card is serial numbered out of 2008.

DATA: 2009 Upper Deck Series 1 (102)

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PING: Joey’s obviously a great bowler. Look at that form! It’s interesting that he still wears his first baseman’s mitt and Reds uni when out bowling with the guys. Maybe they set up some lanes at GABP before a Sunday game or something? Family day possibly? Bowling is always good with the fam… if they start annoying you, you can always bail and play Street Fighter over at the arcade section of the bowling alley.