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Saturday, February 21, 2015

Year: 1988

Set: Topps Kmart Memorable Moments (Rate)

Card: #30 Rick Sutcliffe


“ Standing in front of a wall is a memorable moment? Perhaps they should have used a photo related to the caption on the back of the card. ” -Billy Kingsley

“ I loved these little boxed sets from the '80s. Although, this wasn't one of my favorites. By the way, it looks like they drove out to San Quentin to get a photo of Sutcliffe. ” -mkaz80

“ Rick looks like a perfect candidate for the "Hairy Face Team". lol...Luv small box sets...I have a HUGE collection of them. ~BOB ” -BOBSCARDZ

“ I'm sure this photo is a moment Rick Sutcliffe doesn't remember. ” -Id8jlb8666

“ Look how well they've captured that memorable moment...when Sutcliffe watched Scott Sanderson go 4 and 2/3rds in an 8-3 loss to the Padres. ” -wax_house

“ Box set heaven. :) ” -vrooomed

“ The Cubs were one of those teams who, despite going with '80s pullovers, looked good because they maintained their button-up style. ” -jlaz10

“ At the peak of card over production when every retail store had to have their own card set. ” -koloth42

“ "If I have to sit for a Kmart card, I am not smiling, that's it". ” -NJdevils

“ There were tons of these sotre brand sets. I don't think one of them actually had any significant value. ” -suomibear8


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Doc Floyd

Posts: 483
Joined: Sep 2014
Saturday, February 21, 2015 12:31 AM

One of the better designs I've seen for one of their sets. I got one back then for I think a '81 or '82 BB set, didn't think much of it at the time.


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switzr1

Posts: 6332
Joined: Dec 2013
Saturday, February 21, 2015 10:19 AM

I love the 80s box sets so much.  I have a ton of them in my original collection.  Managed to re-acquire a few at an antique mall last summer.  Just glanced at Rick's career stats, his 1.500 career postseason OPS stood out.  Not bad for a pitcher who actually had 8 ABs.


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Finestkind

Posts: 591
Joined: Nov 2013
Saturday, February 21, 2015 11:09 AM

It looks like he's lost in thought. 


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Billy Kingsley

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Saturday, February 21, 2015 12:56 PM

I just thought of something...wouldn't it have been much cooler if they had actually got the players to pose IN a K-Mart?

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switzr1

Posts: 6332
Joined: Dec 2013
Saturday, February 21, 2015 1:43 PM

Haha Billy!


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jimmyjam

Posts: 114
Joined: May 2008
Saturday, February 21, 2015 3:12 PM

 Billy done killed it with that one!  Haha!


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Dixxy

Posts: 349
Joined: Mar 2013
Saturday, February 21, 2015 5:39 PM

 Talk about blatant advertisement, Billy.  lol.  "Sutcliffe shops at K-Mart.  You should too!!"


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Doc Floyd

Posts: 483
Joined: Sep 2014
Saturday, February 21, 2015 7:42 PM

He had some pretty good stats overall.  Win percentage over 500, and a .181 batting average. 4 HRs, and 4 SB. Probally could've had more if he hadn't wasted 5 of his 18 seasons in the American League.


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