Another Topps Vin Scully Baseball Card is Coming to the Market - Will Be Very Expensive

This is exciting.  Although, it's a bit disappointing that only a lucky few will be able to have one.

Topps announced today, via the release of a checklist, that Vin Scully will be getting his second Topps card of the year.  Randomly inserted into packs will be an 2016 Five Star autographed Baseball card of Vin Scully.  Unfortunately, none of the actual cards appear to have been placed into packs.  Instead, a redemption card will be available.

In fact, with its official released-date slated for tomorrow one Vin Scully redemption card is already for sale on eBay. Go here to check out the auction.  To the right is a pic of that redemption card.

There's no telling what this card will eventually sell for, but if Scully's 2016 "The Mint" autographed card is any bellwether then it'll be for a fortune.  As you know, Topps issued their very first Vin Scully card earlier this year with their inaugural release of the 2016 "The Mint" Baseball card set.  Like with the Five Star release, this card was also only available through an redemption, and as far as I can tell none of them have yet to be delivered to collectors.  Over the past several months this card has sold online for as low as $500 to over $1,000.

All of this does beg the question, why hasn't Topps released a normal, and likely far more affordable, Vin Scully base card?

I was hoping a Topps Now card would be made for his last broadcast, but that has since come to pass.  With the regular season over and only a handful of card sets still remaining before everyone transitions to next years sets, I'm afraid there won't be a commemorative card available that will be affordable enough for everyone to have... And that's a shame.

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2016 Topps Triple Threads - The Dodgers Scarcities

Featured below is a running checklist (and some pics) of the scarce Dodgers cards found in packs of 2016 Triple Threads; including the All-Star and Deca cards.  I hope to have pics of most of the various Triple Threads relic and relic autographs soon.

All-Star Patches (#/9)

• #TTASP-AG Adrian Gonzalez
• #TTASP-CK Clayton Kershaw
• #TTASP-JOP Joc Pederson
• #TTASP-YG Yasmani Grandal
• #TTASP-ZG Zack Greinke

#TTASP-JOP Joc Pederson     #TTASP-AG Adrian Gonzalez

Blog Kiosk: 10/4/2016 - Dodgers Links - Liberatore, Hershiser, Dodgers Wrestling and Kershaw

So... What are the Dodgers doing while they await their NLDS this coming weekend against the Nationals?

Watching some wrestling, of course.

Featured above are JP Howell, Justin Turner and Josh Reddick, along with WWE star Seth Rollins, at Monday Night RAW in the Staples Center.  As you can see, they gave Rollins his very own Dodgers jersey.  BTW, Reddick is also seen holding the Dodgers "Player of the Game" belt on his shoulder.  In fact, he would later on show off the belt to the wrestling fans in attendance, via a photo shared by Reddick on Instagram on the right.

Photo at the very top via Justin Turner on twitter.  Below are more links to check out:

• This Day in Dodgers History:  In 1955 the unbelievable happened.  The Brooklyn Dodgers, behind the brilliant pitching of Johnny Podres, captured their very first World Championship in franchise history.  They defeated the hated NY Yankees in seven games.  In 1959 the Dodgers won the teams very first playoff game in Los Angeles when they defeated the Chicago White Sox, 3-1.  This win put them up two games to one in the series.  They would later on win the World Series in the sixth game four days later.  In 2006 the worst play in Dodgers playoff history happened (in my opinion) when two runners are thrown out at home plate on the same throw during Game 1 of the NLDS against the Mets.  You can relive the horror here.
• Happy Birthday, Mike Sharperson, Stephen Fife and Tony Gwynn Jr.!

2016 Topps Triple Threads - The Dodgers Unity Cards

Below is a look at all of the 2016 Topps Triple Threads Unity relic and autographed Dodgers cards.  Go here to check out all of my previous post on this set.

Unity Jumbo Relics

#UJR-AGN Adrian Gonzalez

Blog Kiosk: 10/3/2016 - Dodgers Links - Urias, Ethier and Vin Scully

Thank you, Vin!

BTW, the LAFD were first to welcome Vin back home after yesterday's game.  They performed their own unique salute at the airport to the retiring Hall of Famer.  Go here to watch a bit of it.  The photo on the right via the LAFD on flickr.

Photo at the very top via Jon SooHoo/LA Dodgers 2016.  Go here to check out a bunch of great pics from Vin's last here by Jon.  Below are more links to check out:

• This Day in Dodgers History:  In 1951 Bobby Thompson of the NY Giants hit the most infamous home run in Dodgers franchise history.  He whalloped an Ralph Branca pitch in the ninth inning at the Polo Grounds for a walk-off victory, 5-4, during the deciding game of a three-game series to decide who would go to the World Series.  The homer has since been dubbed the "shot heard ’round the world."  In 2005 manager Jim Trace is fired by the Dodgers.
• Happy Birthday, Brock Stewart!

Weekend Autograph Opportunities: Jay Johnstone in Anaheim and Some Dodgers at SoCal Fair in Perris

Here are this weekends autograph opportunities and events throughout the Southland. As always, be sure to check the Blue Heaven Calendar for other events (a link can always be found on the tab at the top of this page, just left of center), and always confirm with the establishment. Everything is subject to change.  Please email me with any tips about upcoming events in Southern California.  As the rest of the week progresses I'll update this post with other events (if there are any) as I become aware of them.  Also, I don't always list every event below, so be sure to check my Calendar.  I always try to favor free signing events over paying events.  Click on any pic to embiggen.

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On Saturday, October 1st from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm former Angels and Dodger outfielder Jay Johnstone will be signing autographs at The OC Dugout in Anaheim.  Instead of charging for his autograph, all the OC Dugout ask is for anyone who attends the signing to make a donation to Make-A-Wish at the event.  (The amount of money you donate is completely up to you.)  All funds taken in will go to granting the Wish of an Orange County/Inland Empire child with a life-threatening medical condition.

The OC Dugout
1515 S. Sunkist St. Ste. G
Anaheim, CA 92806

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Tommy Davis, Darrel Thomas, Bill Russell and Kenny Landreaux will be signing autographs at the Southern California Fair in Perris, CA on Wednesday, October 5th from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm at the The Press-Enterprise Stage. The 2016 Southern California Fair is a 9-day event that runs October 1st through October 9th at the Lake Perris Fairgrounds. The annual event will feature concerts, motorized events, exhibits, entertainment, carnival rides and games and of course, delicious fair food!  Go here or here for information.

Southern California Fair
18700 Lake Perris Drive
Perris, CA 92571

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