Rob Trickey has built what's likely the most extensive collection of Jesse Barfield cards, photos and tickets in the world.
Collector Profile: Rob Trickey on building the best Jesse Barfield collection
But What Do I Know? . . . Rheal Cormier, Jackie Robinson, Matt Stairs, Fergie Jenkins
Matt Stairs (Fredericton, N.B.) with the San Diego Padres. Photo: MLB on Fox By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada Some Canadian baseball news and notes from the past week: -Former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher and Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Rheal Cormier (Cap Pele, N.B.) who passed away last March at the age of 53... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? . . . Phil Marchildon, Cal Quantrill, John Sullivan, Larry Walker
By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: – Congratulations to former Montreal Expos and Colorado Rockies slugger Larry Walker (Maple Ridge, B.C.) who has been named the "Most Influential Canadian" on Bob Elliott's annual top 100 list of the most influential Canadians in baseball. It's the... Continue Reading →
The story of the most famous Jackie Robinson Montreal Royals photo
By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada It’s the most famous photo of Jackie Robinson with the Montreal Royals. Pictured in an over-sized uniform about to enter the Brooklyn Dodgers' clubhouse, the baseball pioneer looks young and happy as he stops to acknowledge a group of reporters. With the words “KEEP OUT” boldly emblazoned on... Continue Reading →