March 26, 200620 yr Just saw this: Chicago Baseball “South Side” Heroes Playing Cards Playing cards pay tribute to the 52 greatest White Sox of all time 52 greatest White Sox players of all-time, by position and era on new HERO Deck. Collectable Deck features original artwork by Chicago area artist. CINCINNATI, OH – March 26, 2005 -- HERO Decks, has just released its latest playing card deck title which features the greatest Chicago White Sox players by position and era called Chicago Baseball Heroes. The deck features artwork by Chicago caricature artist, Chuck Senties. Each card in the deck features a different player with original artwork by Senties and editorial commentary as to why the player is one of the 52 greatest. The deck includes players from all eras of White Sox history, from Shoeless Joe Jackson to Mark Buehrle. “Its always a challenge to put one of these titles together as there are so many great players to choose from,” said David Krikorian, one of the companies founders. “Everybody has their heroes,” he added. The HERO deck line was launched in 2005 and is proving to be a hit with fans of all ages. “Themed decks are a part of American pop-culture, and are a wonderful medium for expression,” added Krikorian. Fans can view the Chicago Baseball Heroes online at http://www.HeroDecks.com Area Retailers that carry Chicago Baseball Heroes include: Borders Books and Music (all area locations) Multiple Choices (in Winnetka on Elm & in Chicago on Armitage Ave) Cheap Seats Sports Cards (Whiting, IN) Country House of Long Grove (Long Grove) Jim & Steve’s Sportscard Shop (Waukegan) http://www.herodecks.com/baseball/chicago-south.php Chicago White Sox Baseball Players include: Mark Buehrle, Lamarr Hoyt Early Wynn, Ed Walsh Frank Thomas, Harold Baines Luis Aparicio, Joe Jackson John Garland, Jack McDowell Billy Piercey, Ted Lyons Bobby Jenks, Bobby Thigpen Hoyt Wilhelm, Red Faber Jose Contreras, Richard Dotson Wilbur Wood, Eddie Cicotte Magglio Ordonez, Tim Raines Taffy Wright, Harry Hooper Scott Podsednik, Chet Lemon Jim Landis, Johnny Mostil Carlos Lee, Ron Kittle Minnie Minoso, Bibb Falk Jose Valentin, Ozzie Guillen Chico Carasquel, Luke Appling Joe Crede, Robin Ventura Bill Melton, Buck Weaver Ray Durham, Jorge Orta Nellie Fox, Eddie Collins Paul Konerko, Dick Allen Ted Kluszewski, Earl Sheely A.J. Pierzynski, Carlton Fisk John Lollar, Ray Schalk Definitely some interesting names (and spelling errors). Hopefully the cards are correct.
March 26, 200620 yr QUOTE(Felix @ Mar 26, 2006 -> 08:15 AM) Where's Geoff Blum? I guess Jose Valentin edged him out. JOSE VALENTIN??????????
March 26, 200620 yr All this reminds me of is when I played poker with a certain someone on this board, and they played a '3,5' hand because it was a "frank thomas"
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