Kerry Wood

1998-May-06 Chicago IL - Wrigley Field

Houston Astros 0 - 2 Chicago Cubs

CHC RBIs: José Hernández; Henry Rodríguez

Pitching CHC: Kerry Wood (W - complete game)

Pitching HOU: Shane Reynolds (L)

Kerry Lee Wood - American baseball pitcher, played 14 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago Cubs, Cleveland Indians, and New York Yankees. Wood first came to prominence as a 20-year-old rookie, when he recorded 20 strikeouts in a one-hit shutout against the Houston Astros. The game also made Wood the co-holder of the MLB record for strikeouts in a single game (20) and earned Wood the nickname "Kid K". He was later named the 1998 National League Rookie of the Year.

Brooklyn Dodgers - First televised game

1988-Aug-26 Brooklyn NY

49th anniversary of the first professionla baseball game to be televised. Red Barber provided the play-by-play

 

Professional Baseball Centennial - 1969

1969-Sep-24 Cincinnati OH

Lengendsbygone #/25 on reverse flap

 

American Icons - 2026

2026-June-09 New York NY

The U.S. Postal Service today honored the nation’s 250th anniversary with American Icons, a collection of 13 commemorative stamps curated by legendary American designer Ralph Lauren. The stamp pane features 13 photographs selected from Ralph Lauren’s archive and from visuals that have inspired him. The images reflect the unique fabric of the nation, representing freedom, independence, equality, opportunity and the pursuit of happiness.

Barbara Bush - First Pitch

2025-Jun-10 Kennebunkport ME

Barbara Bush (1925 – 2018) was the first lady of the United States from 1989 to 1993, as the wife of George H. W. Bush, the 41st president of the United States. 

April 1989, George W Bush (Barbara's son) arranged for a group of investors to purchase a controlling interest of Major League Baseball's Texas Rangers for $89 million and invested $500,000 himself to start. He then was managing general partner for five years. 

Paul Molitor : 1978-1998

1996-Sep-16 Kansas City MO

Milwaukee Brewers (1978–1992) Toronto Blue Jays (1993–1995) Minnesota Twins (1996–1998)

Career highlights and awards:

7× All-Star (1980, 1985, 1988, 1991–1994)

World Series champion (1993)

World Series MVP (1993)

4× Silver Slugger Award (1987, 1988, 1993, 1996)

AL Manager of the Year (2017)

Milwaukee Brewers No. 4 retired

Milwaukee Brewers Wall of Honor

American Family Field Walk of Fame

Major League Baseball All-Time Team

Lou Gehrig - 1989

Benning hand drawn cachet - recent eBay offering

 

Baltimore Orioles : 2012

 

2012-April-06 Baltimore MD - Camden Yards

Minnesota Twins 2 - 4 Baltimore Orioles

BAL RBIs: Nick Markakis 3 (HR); Matt Wieters

MIN RBIs: Josh Willingham 2 (HR)

Pitching BAL : Jake Arrieta (W 7innings)

Pitching MIN : Carl Pavano (L 7innings)

The Baltimore Orioles' 2012 season was the 112th season in franchise history, the 59th in Baltimore, and the 21st at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. They completed the regular season with a 93–69 record, good for second place in the AL East and qualified for one of two American League wild card spots. It was the first time since 1997 that they finished with a winning record and made the playoffs. They subsequently defeated the Texas Rangers in the inaugural one-game Wild Card Playoff. They advanced to play the New York Yankees in the Division Series, but lost the series to the Yankees in five games. The smiling cartoon bird head returned to the ballclub's caps and helmets after a 23-year absence - Wikipedia

Olympic baseball - 1992

1992-Apr-03 Atlanta GA

CCC set of first day covers created with color proofs and registration runs (recent eBay offering)