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Wax Paper Gods, The Junk Card Era

Know Your Customer. 1987 Topps Cards. Upper Deck Holograms.

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Apr 24, 2023
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I've been cradling a baseball in my hand frequently this week. For those keeping score, it's scuffed in places, the seams are slightly raised, and the exterior leather is hard. There is a Peoria Chiefs logo emblazoned on the outside; I threw the first pitch at a game once upon a time—it might be the same ball. Lately, I've been honing my grip and trying…

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