Nick Esasky

Who: First Baseman Nick Esasky

Team: Cincinnati Reds

Card: 1984 Topps

Acquired: In Trade

Comments: This Nick Esasky card came in the same package as this autographed '85 Tony Perez. For me, that's a great haul right there. Nick was a favorite of mine growing up a young Reds fans. Once I decided I wanted to play 1st base in Knothole, I always followed the Reds first basemen.

I've sent a Request to Nick in the past via the mail, but have yet to hear back. So, this was a great surprise and nice addition to the collection.

Tony Perez

Who: Hall of Fame First Baseman Tony Perez

Team: Cincinnati Reds

Card: 1985 Topps

Acquired: In Trade

Comments: Yeah, I know! ANOTHER Tony Perez. I hit the jackpot with two autographs from the Doggie within a week. The other card I got recently was a '08 Goudey. This '85 Topps though, was acquired in a very lopsided trade... fully in my favor. It was a blind trade and it was understood I was getting the better end of the deal. I didn't think it was going to be this good though. I dig those '85 Topps cards, and Tony's representation in the set is pretty solid. Great addition to the collection.