2022 Archives: I've seen this Griffey Jr. photo before and I've never cared for it. Not sure why but it's not for me. Still, he's a legend and I like him as much as anyone else. If he stayed healthy you have to believe he chases Hank Aaron's 714 home runs.
This design isn't necessarily a favorite of mine but no complaints about these 3B studs and a PC guy of mine in Uncle Larry.
Greatness. Not only the card back but one of the best hitters the league has ever known in Tony Gwynn. Career .338 hitter? Crazy.
I like Goldy and Mookie is still great even if he isn't a Red Sox now.
If only saves were on here as well. Amazing career and one of my favorite Braves of all-time.
Never a big fan of '87 Topps but there are worse out there. Some good photos here including that Longoria even though it's a head and shoulders type.
A career Pittsburgh Pirate, Mazeroski was a 8X Gold Glove winner and won two World Series rings with the Buccos.
Hunter Greene earned his first all-star appearance this year and Jeremy Pena had his time in the sun as the ALCS and World Series MVP during the Houston Astros 2022 World Series run.
Not a Big Foil card guy.
More retired greats. Feels like every Ozzie card should show him on defense.
Amazing players, all in different ways.
Braves win, Braves win! Such a great and surprising World Series run. Since then, the Phillies and this Bryce Harper guy have stood in Atlanta's way. I really like Archives, and this was a fun box.
BREAKDOWN:
56 – Total Cards
20 – Retired Greats
19 – 1963
17 – 1987
17 – 1978
10 – RC
3 – Big Foil
1 - 1961 Topps MVP
1 – 1955 Topps Scoop
1 - 1992 Topps Major League Debut
Archives has been one of favorite releases over the past few years. I really like the mix of retired and current players, and the inserts have been great too.
ReplyDeleteAgree on all points. Can't wait for this year's set.
DeleteI am looking forward to Archives for this year too.
DeleteSolid year for Archives. I love the 87T design... and the 63 and 78 designs are better than average. I like the photo they used on the Catfish card with the Coliseum in the background. He must have loved that pose, because it looks very familiar. Turns out Topps used similar shots for his 73T and 75T cards.
ReplyDeleteI think the Swanson photo is my favorite.
DeleteVoting for Jackie.
ReplyDeleteBtw - Ruth hit 714. Aaron hit 755.
Wow, I had 714 in my head. Not sure how I screwed that up. Thanks!
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