Allen & Ginter Update...

With the removal of the Bernie Madoff card from the 2009 Allen & Ginter "World's Biggest Hoaxes, Hoodwinks and Bamboozles" set, Topps has decided how to fill the vacant spot in the checklist...

In related news: The Upper Deck Corporation has rescinded its offer to sponsor the PunkRockPaint Blog.

In more related news: PunkRockPaint is placing the above card up for auction. All proceeds from the sale will go to the Mario Alejandro Lawsuit Relief Fund.

Tony Gwynn - a History (Part 4)...

The 1973 season ended in turmoil for the San Diego Padres. The team was on the verge of being sold... and moved to Washington D.C. Were it not for Ray Kroc and his Big Mac-millions, the team would have moved away.

Tony didn't let the situation with the team effect his season. In September of '73, Tony set a major league record by batting .875 in 94 official at bats!

1974 Topps - Tony Gwynn (WASH) #150