2017 Topps Series 1 Baseball - Dodgers Base Variation Cards

Now that you've seen the Dodger base cards here are the handful of short-printed variations that are available.  This time around only Corey Seager and Clayton Kershaw have alternative versions of their cards.  Check them out below.  Should any more variation cards pop up I'll be sure to update this post.

Go here to check out all of my past post on this set.  Go here for a complete checklist of known variations.

I've also added a bonus variation card that features the recently retired David Ortiz.  In honor of Ortiz's yearlong retirement roadshow last year Topps has issued ten different variations in this series -- one of which shows him exiting the dugout at Dodger Stadium.  You can see that card at the very bottom.

Base Variation Cards

#5 Corey Seager

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Blog Kiosk: 2/3/2017 - Dodgers Links - Some Odds and Ends

The Brooklyn Dodgers and checkers used to go hand-in-hand.

Featured above is a vintage 1916 International Film Service press photo of former Dodgers pitcher Ed Appleton, and as you can see he is sporting an ol' checkerboard style Brooklyn uni (eBay Auction Link).  BTW, Appleton is the only Dodger player in their history to have been born on a Leap Day, Feb. 29, 1892.

Below are more links to check out:

• Happy Birthday, Larry MacPhail, Joe Stripp, Red Durrett, Dick Tracewski & Skip Schumaker!
  

2017 Topps Series 1 -- Keegan-Michael Key Dodger Stadium First Pitch Card

Since Topps Series 1 is now officially in stores collectors finally have a chance to check out the popular Topps "First Pitch" cards.   Over the past three years Dodger Stadium has been a frequent backdrop.  After all, Hollywood is in our backyard.  Unfortunately, this time around only one Dodger guest is a part of the 2017 Series 1 set.  Featured below is the "First Pitch" card for actor and comedian Keegan-Michael Key.

Before I show you that though, I though I would share a video from last nights Tonight Show that featured an interview with Judd Apatow.  He is card #3 in this set, and spent some time chatting about it with Jimmy Fallon.  You can watch that here. (Hat Tip: Blowout Buzz)

Now check out Keegan-Michael Key's card below.  I've also added a video that includes a pregame interview with Key and his actual first pitch.

First Pitch

#FP-7 Keegan-Michael Key

2017 Topps Series 1 Baseball - Then & Now, Five Tool and 1987 Topps Inserts

Here is a look at a handful of the Dodger insert cards found in packs of 2017 Topps Series 1.  Featured below are the 1987 Topps and the companion autographs, the Bowman Then & Now, Five Tool and Rediscover Topps cards.

1987 Topps Baseball

#87-9 Sandy Koufax

#87-39 Clayton Kershaw

Blog Kiosk: 2/2/2017 - Dodgers Links - Some Odds and Ends

Let's hope we see something like this in October.  Shown above are outfielder Willie Davis and third baseman John Kennedy in the midst of celebrating the Dodgers 1965 National League pennant, dated 10/2/1965 (eBay Auction Link).  They had just defeated the Milwaukee Braves, and clinched the title over the hated Giants.  As you know, they would go on to win the franchise's fourth World Championship.

Below are more links to check out:

• This Day in Dodgers History:  In 1964 a Hall of Fame Special Veterans Committee elected former Dodgers Burleigh Grimes, Heinie Manush and John Montgomery Ward into the Hall. 
• Happy Birthday, John Tudor, Scott Erickson & Chin-lung Hu!
  

2017 Topps Silver Pack 1987 Chrome Promos - All the Dodgers Card

Do you need an incentive to purchase packs of 2017 Topps Baseball?

I sure don't.  In fact, I'm planning on heading to a local retailer to find a blaster box to enjoy this evening.

Others might need that push, though.  So, Topps has put together an incentive program for collectors that is only available at your local participating trading card hobby store.  It is known as the "Silver Pack" promos, and for every complete box of cards you will receive one (1) five-card "Silver Pack".   You'll receive two (2) packs should you purchase a jumbo box instead. 

Within the packs are chrome versions of current and retired greats on a 1987 Topps Baseball card design.  Go here for a complete checklist.  There are 50 cards in this promo set and 21 different autographed cards.  Only four Dodger players are in the base set and there are two autographed Dodger cards.  BTW, the Topps flagship set also includes a 1987 Topps throwback insert set, but they use different photos on the cards then what you see here. 

#87-CK Clayton Kershaw