A Day To Honor Our Veterans

Today is Veterans Day, a day where we celebrate all U.S. military veterans. This day originally began as Armistice Day when President Wilson proclaimed that November 11, 1919 would be a holiday to honor those who served with pride and to remember those who died in service of our country during World War I. The date coincides with the day that the Germans signed the armistice, November 11, 1918 (11/11/18 at 11 am), to end all hostilities between the Allies and Germany. The day was observed as a day of remembrance but it was not until 1938 when the date was designated as a legal holiday. Following WWII and Korea it was decided to re-name it as Veterans Day to honor all American veterans who have served our country in the military.

Thank you to all who have stepped up to protect our freedom.

2012 Topps Triple Threads Baseball Unanounced Hits

2012 Topps Triple Threads Baseball is now live and like last year Topps has gone the gimmick route and continued the American History relic cards.

 

Last year we saw 2 mythological folklore characters, Pecos Bill and John Henry, along with Norse/Viking explorer Leif Ericson though I am not certain how Ericson is directly connected to American history because he landed in what is now part of Canada. This year Topps did go with three real personalities that are part of American history with Davy Crockett, Daniel Boone and Casey Jones.

 

These cards are considered bonus cards, so they are not taking the place of a guaranteed hit.

 

Currently there is a Davy Crockett card up for auction at $599.99 with 2 declined offers. Recently a Daniel Boone card and a Casey Jones card sold for $175 each. There is also a 2011 John Henry card up for auction at $30.01 with 3 days left.