I call my cards "Chachi" in honor of my dog Chachi. Just like you should never call Fleer cards "Fleers," you should never call Chachi cards "Chachis".
At left is a 2009 Chachi card produced for Mike Schmidt, now a special instructor for the Phils during Spring Training. Also pictured is Mike's 1980 Topps card (#270), which was used as the template for the 2009 Chachi set.
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Rheal Cormier is also worthy of a Chachi card.
Agreed. Perhaps I'll work on that . . .
Pets are a great inspiration for baseball card names! I'm in the same boat. My wife and I affectionately refer to our dog Minny as "Goose." Thus, walking the dog is referred to as a "Goose Walk" (and now a "Goose Joak")
Dave - I'm sure Goose is as honored as Chachi to be the namesake of a card set!
I love the Chachi cards. I never liked the 1980 set, until now. Maybe it is because your pictures are brighter and crisper.
Either way, awesome idea.
Thanks Johngy!
I use to go to Shibe Park with my dad when I was young. I'll keep checking in to see if you pay tribute to Tony Taylor, Chris Short, Clay Dalrymple, Johnny Callison, Jim Bunning, etc
NYBBNUT - It's definitely safe to say each of the players you mentioned will be featured at some point. In fact, I think I'll cover TT tonight . . .
Great cards--keep up the good work! :)
What program did you use to make these cards? They are great!
http://1980toppsbaseball.blogspot.com/
DF - I'm currently using an old version of MicroSoft Picture It Publishing. There aren't a lot of bells and whistles, but it's just enough for what I need it for. I tried figuring out some of the professional graphics tools, but they hurt my brain. I'm enjoying following the '80 Topps set on your blog.
Where's the checklist! :)
These are nice cards - the Harry Kalas one is a nice touch.
Jim from Downingtown - I have a post coming up in the next week or so featuring a very special checklist. Stay tuned . . .
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