An eBay Auction Win - Don Newcombe Fan Taken Photo Snapshot

There's nothing I love more than an oddball Dodger collectible to add to my collection. Featured above is circa 1949-50 fan-taken snapshot of Dodger hurler Don Newcombe with two fans. Originally taken during Spring Training, we do not know much about who the two gents are, or the circumstances surrounding the photo, but I think it's fair to say that this is one-of-a-kind. Best yet, this purchase was probably one of my best ever -- I took it home for less than $10 delivered.

On a side note, the seller had one other snapshot available for sale that featured Jackie Robinson and his son playing a little bit of ball. I had hoped to take that one home too, but bidding was furious. It ended up selling for $174. Check out that photo below.

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2019 Topps Now - Moment Of The Week - #MOW-14 - Cody Bellinger

For the first time a Dodger is a part of the 'Moment of the Week' Topps Now set. Over the past couple of years Topps has been polling collectors online to determine what event should receive a 'Moment of the Week' card. This weeks winner features Cody Bellinger, along with Christian Yelich and Pete Alonso, and it makes note of their 30 home runs before the All-Star break. Go here to check it out and order. Below is what's written on the reverse:

Christian Yelich, Cody Bellinger and Pete Alonso became the first of at least three players to reach 30 home runs before the MLB All-Star Game break since 1998, when Mark McGwire, Ken Griffey, Jr., Sammy Sosa and Greg Vaughn reached the plateau. Yelich, Bellinger and Alonso have all been consistent forces, each carrying batting averages of at least .280 and driving in at least 65 runs.

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Blog Kiosk: 7/11/2019 - Dodgers Links - Some Odds and Ends

Here's a fun pic of Don Drysdale with Greg Brady.

Learning the Curves -- Famous Baseball hurler Don Drysdale instructs Barry Williams in the art of throwing the curve ball between scenes of "The Dropout" segment of "The Brady Bunch,"in which Drysdale guest stars. Episode airs Friday, Sept. 25, 7:30 pm ET over ABC-TV. Barry Williams becomes a conceited Little Leaguer after Drysdale compliments him on his pitching.

Photo above found on eBay (link here). Below are more links to check out:

• This Day in Dodges History: In 1958 the Los Angeles City Council declared this day to be 'Take Me Out to the Ball Game Day' -- celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of the iconic baseball song. In a pregame ceremony at the LA Memorial Coliseum, the Dodgers honor lyricist Jack Norworth by presenting him with a lifetime pass to any American or National League game. In 1978 Steve Garvey becomes the first two-time All-Star Game MVP in Baseball history. Garv recorded a game-tying, two-run single in the 3rd inning, a triple and run scored in the 8th inning to help the NL to beat the AL, 7-3. In 1980 the Dodgers sold knuckleballer Charlie Hough to the Rangers.
• Happy Birthday, Pop Schriver, Milt Stock, Clarence Blethen, Binky Jones, Vito Tamulis, Hal Gregg, Dick Gray, Andy Ashby, Billy Ashley & Jon Meleon!