1240 - Out-Takes from Hobbypalooza 062224

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We reflect on the recent passing of Willie Mays and discuss who now holds the title of the greatest living baseball player, with names like Sandy Koufax, Barry Bonds, Ken Griffey Jr., and Ricky Henderson featuring prominently. The conversation dives into the impact of advanced metrics on baseball history, the ethics surrounding sports memorabilia pricing following an athlete's death, and the dynamics of buying and selling at major events like the National Sports Collectors Convention.
00:00 The Greatest Living Ball Player Debate
00:42 Barry Bonds: The Controversial Choice
02:54 The Influence of Advanced Metrics
03:50 The Hobby's Evolution: Griffey Jr. vs. Bonds
07:05 The Ethics of Card Pricing
08:42 National Card Show Strategies
13:09 Cleveland National: Expectations and Logistics

[@papajim460]

Great discussion! 🎉

[@stuke1976]

Fun episode! I was on the fence with the PED guys until recently. I have bad knees from basketball, and my knee was bothering me before the last Dallas show. I could barely walk it was so painful. Local Dr did not do Cortisone shots and gave me a steroid tablet regimen. On the second day, my knee felt like it did when I was 20. PED's really work on recovery. That is why I would choose, au natural, Griffey Jr 4 times AL Home Run champ and 10 gold gloves. Griffey's career was overshadowed by the video game stats of the PED users. Johnny Bench would be next on my list. Koufax is a good choice, but I never saw him play.
Great point about getting to and from the National. I'm sensing huge crowds due to the proximity to the East Coast. I've taken too much time off work this year with everything going on, so I will be watching highlights on UA-cam.