CCA: Tommy John Collection

This is the third installment of Tommy John memorabilia for sale through Collectible Classics Auctions.  Last year there were two separate auctions featuring everything from All-Star rings to a custom Baseball themed bar set.  This time around I focus on featuring a complete game-used uniform and an autographed vintage helmet.

Below is a 1978 LA Dodgers uniform and equipment used by Tommy John while in Dodger Blue.  Considering how complete it is, I would bet it would look really nice in a small dedicated display.

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I thought this was one of the more unique items up for sale.  This is one of those plastic concession-sold helmets from the 1977 World Series that has been signed by over 25 Dodgers; including noted physician Frank Jobe.  Could this be one-of-a-kind?  I can't imagine another one of these existing.

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To Liven Up the Blues: Ep. 5 of Between Two Palm Trees

If they put up more of these, I might not care that we lost to the Giants 8 to 0.

Below, MC AJ Ellis ask Clayton about a Bieber Award he received.  Kershaw is so smitten with it he remarks, "for me just to be associated with that name, I'm just proud."

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Collection: Preacher Roe GOTG

Here is my 2000 Fleer Greats of the Game autographed card of Preacher Roe.  I remember getting this really cheap primarily because some doofus thought this card would be worth more if they wrote in a bogus number.  This card is not limited to 52 copies.  

Dodgers Should Sign Jenn Brown of ESPN- She Can Swing the Bat

As evidenced below, ESPN's Jenn Brown can swing the bat.  She's got a nice smooth swing in the left-handed batters box and shows clear signs of an ability to make contact from that side.  Her one weakness?  She obviously needs a little more work switch hitting.

That said, I would be willing to bet she could fit in nicely as a left-handed bat for the Dodgers.  Heck, she appears to already be a fan of the team.  In the video below, filmed during batting practice with South Carolina during the College World Series, she wears a LA Dodger cap.

Maybe we should consider having her play 1st base for us. 

Keep in mind, Jenn Brown is no novice when it comes to sports.  She is more than a pretty face.  Brown lettered 14 times in high school and captained in 5 different sports.  Also, while in college she played for the Florida Gators Softball team.

Below is the batting practice video.

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(Hat Tip: Lost Letterman)

Oh... and here are some obligatory pics of Jenn Brown.

(Jenn Brown)

Here she is with one of my favorite Dodgers, Nomar Garciaparra.

(Jenn Brown)

Of course, I couldn't leave without a more revealing look at Ms Brown.

Dodgers Blog Kiosk: 6/25/2012

For the upcoming 2012 National Sports Collectors Convention in Baltimore from August 1 to 5 Topps will be giving away a 4 card promo set.  Above is the Jackie Robinson Montreal Royals card in the set.  Go to Sports Card Info to see the rest of the set.

• All Trade Bait, All the Time joined a group break of 2012 Topps Archives and gets a pull of a lifetime- A Koufax Fan Favorites Autograph.
• "Dodgers Not Concerned by Kemp's Soreness, via Lyle Spencer at MLB.

 "We're still kind of wait and see," Mattingly said. "We're adding things to do, and it's kind of a reaction to how he does with that. [On Saturday] he was kind of sore. We don't look at it as a setback. It's part of doing more stuff. He's been getting after it pretty good. Since it's Matt, we talk about every inch of it."

• Wil Wheaton is funny.  See pic at left, via Wil Wheaton's tumblr.  Click on the pic to embiggen.  (Hat Tip: Let's Go Dodgers)
• Check out Maury Wills as he signs for fans in Anaheim, via Cut4.
• Peter O'Malley to buy the Padres?  Via Steve Dilbeck of the LA Times.

  There’s no getting used to it for anyone who’s been a life-long follower of the Los Angeles Dodgers, but O’Malley’s group appears to be zeroing in on purchasing the Padres.

• Eye on LA Sports has a recap from the recent Dustin Brown, LA Kings Captain, signing at Living Spaces.  LA Blue Crew was there too and has his own report.
• BTW, Dustin Brown will be signing again on Tuesday, June 26th at a Sports Chalet in Torrance from 7:00 PM to 8:00PM.  Only the first 300 fans are guaranteed an autograph.  Go here for more information.

• David Park was in Anaheim for the Freeway Series and waited after the game to get some Dodgers autographs on Friday.  He has photos from the evening on his blog, here.  Belisario, Gordon and Rivera signed for fans.  Then on Sunday he waits at the entrance before the game and gets a bunch more.
• The Vintage Sportscards Blog does a nice report on the vintage Exhibit cards from over 50 years ago. 

Sunday Dodgers Videos

Another lazy Sunday afternoon, another day to relax and enjoy the digital-tube.

When the Stanley Cup visited Dodgers Stadium Mayor's Manor was on hand to experience the festivities.  Mayor's Manor is a notable Kings blog who often records videos focused on the Kings.  Here, he interview Dodgers announcer Charley Steiner about his Rangers fandom and the Dodgers.

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This is an older video, but definately worth another visit.  Vin Scully discusses how he approaches each baseball broadcast, his love of the game, research without technology, and the greatest player he ever saw.

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Javy Guerra lends his support for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.

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This seems like a lot of fun: Jr. Dodgers Broadcaster.

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