Collection: 1963 Dodgers Pin-Ups

The 1963 Dodger Pin-Ups is one of the more unusual Dodger collectibles out there, and they happen to be my favorite of all oddball Dodger sets. They were sold at Dodger stadium during the 1963 season and feature 10 Dodger players. The cards measure about 8x10 and have a photo of the players large head sitting atop a cartoon body. The object was to cut out the players (they are perforated), take a piece of string and attach to the head, and hang them on the ceiling. It's like a grown-up version of a baby crib hanging mobile. All you need is a spinning device and the immortal words of Kirk Gibson screaming. "How sweet is it! The Fruits of Victory!"
Of the 10 different players my favorite is the Maury Will. Yes, he could fly. Check out the remaining 8 cards from the set by clicking my photoalbum link below.
Photoalbum: 1963 Dodger Pin-Ups Pics:

Dodger Love

I know you love the Dodgers and LA Times knows it too. They have a great list of 50 ways to love the boys in Blue, and I feel lucky to have been mentioned in their article. Thank you Cindy and Kevin for including Blue Heaven. If you are arriving here for the first time, welcome!

The Last of My Spring Training Photos

Sorry for the delay in posting these photos. My last day in Arizona was this past Saturday. I had a late evening flight arranged so that we could make the Dodgers vs. Angels game in Phoenix. I was surrounded by red, but the Blue was more vocal. Derek Lowe looked great and appears ready for the season. Unfortunately, our relief staff continued to falter. Saito did not look good out there.

Below is Derek Lowe pitching in the first inning.

Hu's on Third! Sorry I had to do it.

Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport is one of the nicest facilities I've ever visited. There are more shopping and dining activities available here than many local malls. The highlight of my 2 hour wait, other than chatting with a Giants fans at a nearby watering hole, was when I stumbled into a small art gallery consisting of artworks owned by the airport. Imagine my surprise when I noticed Jackie Robinson and Kirk Gibson in the corner of my eye.
This place was a nice distraction. My short 2008 Spring Training adventure was coming to an end and this place was a nice way to end the trip.
My Spring Training Photoalbum:

YouTube: Ron Stilanovich- Hardball made easy with Kemp and Ethier

Career minor leaguer, Ron Stilanovich, can teach you how to play while making you laugh. In two videos below he convinces Matt Kemp and Andre Ethier to assist him. This is some good stuff. A must see. I can't stop laughing.

Matt Kemp is helping catchers block the plate: "That's why they call me the Bison."


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Andre Ethier hits sky-high fly balls in the sun: "Oh! I got it."


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Weekly Blog Kiosk 3/23/2008

Let's Go Dodgers! clap*clap*clapclapclap

• SOSG interviews Will Carroll.
• Roberto knows what's important. Dodger Stadium is about to have some new culinary choices. Say hello to Canter's Deli, Beasley's, Camacho's Cantina and Ruby's Diner.
• Scragtop88 captures Andre Ethier pondering his future in the outfield below.
  

• If your going to the coliseum game then you are probably in need of some parking help. Check out Jon's Dodger Thoughts comments section for some help. For other info go here.
  
• This coming Saturday is National Baseball Card Day.
• If your going to New York this year be sure to check out The Iroquois Indian Museum in Howes Cave. They have an exhibit called “Baseball’s League of Nations: A Tribute to Native American Baseball Players.” hat tip: SCD:
• With all of the problems facing China and the upcoming Olympics now they have to deal with Westerners distaste for squat toilets.
  

YouTube: How Sweet It Is. The Fruits of Victory!

Watch Tommy Dance.


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Carl Erskine playing the national anthem on his harmonica at the Dodgers last game at Dodgertown.


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Hat Tip: The Trolley Dodger: