Card of the Day: 2017 LEGO Create The World – Leprechaun #124

Card of the Day: 1888 Allen & Ginter – Wild Animals of the World – Reindeer

Card of the Day: Jozef Stümpel 2002 Stadion World Stars #539

Pin Hunting During The 2023 Little League World Series

Williamsport, PA is busier than ever this week thanks to the 2023 Little League World Series.

Little League teams from all over the world have found their way to Williamsport.

Pin collecting is very popular during the Little League World Series. Little League teams, individuals, organizations, and local businesses all have their collectible pins ready to go.

I made it around Williamsport beginning at Dairy Queen. From there I moved onto various businesses on 3rd and 4th Street. My pin collecting trip ended on Williamsport’s Golden Strip which has a lot of chain restaurants. Lunch was a cheese dog and fries at Five Guys.

Topps made a quick appearance over at the Little League complex. They handed out baseball cards and other prizes for one day. No pins. Topps should have made some pins designed to look like baseball cards to hand out. I believe they missed a real big opportunity here once again.

At the end of the day I ended up adding over (30) new pins to my collection.

Most pins need to be acquired in person. Only a few places sell them online. You’ll find a lot of people attempting to flip them on eBay.

Popeyes ran out of their pins quickly. I was able to snag the last one.

Bases Loaded statues downtown Williamsport – Cy Young, President George W. Bush, and Jackie Robinson

More Bases Loaded statues – catcher & umpire

Bullfrog Brewery (Yellow)

Buffalo Wild Wings

Dolly’s Diner

2023 Little League World Series Dugout (Gold)

Dairy Queen

Gustonian Gifts

Genetti Hotel

KFC

Kinley Jewelers

Lycoming Candy

Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce

Long John Silver’s

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

2023 Little League World Series 3D Ring

River Valley Transit

Taco Bell

TGI Fridays

Card of the Day: 2018 LEGO Create The World – Hot Dog Vendor #133

1980 World Series Champs Phillies 20th Anniversary Celebration

In June of 2000 the Phillies celebrated the 20th anniversary of their 1980 World Series Championship.

Before the game, legendary Phillies’ broadcaster Harry Kalas was out on the field introducing many of the key players from that 1980 team.

Mike Schmidt, Tug McGraw, Garry Maddox, and Greg Luzinski are just some of the top names who returned that night to Veterans Stadium to celebrate. Of course Tug McGraw had to make a big entrance on a firetruck.

The team then got on a truck and did a victory lap around the field.

My dad and I made the drive to Philadelphia to watch this event. It was my second or third time visiting Veterans Stadium.

Attendees to the game received a VHS tape titled “Glory Days: The Story of the 1980 World Champion Phillies”.

Pictured below are some photos that we took using a film camera. I’ve never shown them to the public until now.

Tug McGraw making a big entrance.

Victory lap around the field.

The team signing a large card. Mike Schmidt is walking to his seat.

Card of the Day: 1991 Tuff Stuff World Series Lonnie Smith/Brian Harper #5

Pin Pickups From The 2022 Little League World Series

Williamsport, PA and the surrounding areas are buzzing right now. Little League players from all over the world are currently playing in the 2022 Little League World Series. Collectible lapel pins are everywhere.

At one point in time I would head over to the Little League complex to visit the corporate booths to obtain pins for my collection. I haven’t done that since 2018. Little League has really made those free pins strictly for kids.

The Topps Truck made a visit to Little League this year. I don’t believe they had any pins made to distribute. That’s a missed opportunity in my book.

Around town many businesses have pins. That’s where my focus has been for the last few years. From Dairy Queen to Long John Silver’s I was able to round up about (30) new pins for my collection.

Dugout 75th Anniversary pin found at the Chamber of Commerce

Bullfrog Brewery

Genetti Hotel

Dolly’s Diner

Taber Museum

The Clothier

Taco Bell

Ozone Toys and Collectibles

Long John Silver’s

Lycoming Candy

KFC

Blaise Alexander Family Dealerships

Pin Highlight: 2022 Little League World Series Grand Slam Parade

The 2022 Little League World Series kicks off tonight with the Grand Slam Parade. Games start on August 17th.

The Downtown Festival begins at 4:00 p.m., and the parade starts at 5:30 p.m. New York Yankees Hall of Fame pitcher Mariano Rivera will serve as the Grand Marshal.

Collectible lapel pins are a main draw for Little League fans. I began to see some 2022 pins show up as early as mid-July. Many more will follow as the week goes on.

Here is what the 2022 Little League World Series Grand Slam Parade pin looks like for this year.

People who are on the parade committee receive a special pin.

Card of the Day: 1958 Topps Mickey Mantle/Hank Aaron World Series Batting Foes #418