Thursday, March 30, 2017

2017 Diamond Kings - All the Dodgers Base and Variation Cards

Here is a look at all of the Dodger base and variation cards found in packs of Panini America's 2017 Diamond King Baseball card set.  Go here for a complete checklist. 

Base Set

#6 Carl Erskine                   #7 Carl Furillo

Blog Kiosk: 3/30/2017 - Dodgers Links - Some Spring Odds and Ends


Wow!  Check out this fantastic group of four photos aligned as a panorama of the Brooklyn Dodgers outfield wall, circa 1943.  (eBay Link)

Below are more links to check:
  • This Day in Dodgers History:  In 1966 Sandy Koufax and Don Drysdale end their legendary holdout when they signed contracts for $130,000 and $105,000, respectively.  The holdout last 32 days.  In 1981 the Dodgers traded Mickey Hatcher (and a couple other minor leaguers) to the Twins for Kenny Landreaux.  In 1988 the Dodgers signed free veteran catcher Rick Dempsey.
  • Happy Birthday, Nig Fuller!