Showing posts with label Chicago. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Chicago. Show all posts

10.10.2008

1955 Bowman Ernie Banks

This is one of my favorite cards, and not because it would be my most valuable IF it was in good condition. ($350 Beckett hi) I love the TV set look with the wood console, just like the one my parents used to have. This is a great shot of Mr. Cub, but the fuzzy background doesn't give a hint as to where this picture was taken. The home uniform is on, but that looks like a light pole in the background. I've only been to Wrigley once, so could anyone who frequents it let me know if that is a radio tower or TV tower in the background. (Wouldn't that be ironic to have a TV tower in the background of a "TV" card.)

You can see from the back that he had 34 errors his first year at short for the Cubbies. Not so hot. However, a .275 batting average with 19 homers and 79 RBI's is impressive for a rookie, much less a shortstop. And the best pitcher he "ever" faced - all one year and 10 games of his major league career? Robin Roberts.