For the past several years, I've created my own Phillies cards. The major card companies no longer produce cards for players like Eric Bruntlett or Clay Condrey, so I took matters into my own hands.
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.
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")
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
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.
For the past several years, I've created my own Phillies cards. The major card companies no longer produce cards for players like Eric Bruntlett or Clay Condrey, so I took matters into my own hands.
Rheal Cormier is also worthy of a Chachi card.
ReplyDeleteAgreed. Perhaps I'll work on that . . .
ReplyDeletePets 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")
ReplyDeleteDave - I'm sure Goose is as honored as Chachi to be the namesake of a card set!
ReplyDeleteI love the Chachi cards. I never liked the 1980 set, until now. Maybe it is because your pictures are brighter and crisper.
ReplyDeleteEither way, awesome idea.
Thanks Johngy!
ReplyDeleteI 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
ReplyDeleteNYBBNUT - 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 . . .
ReplyDeleteGreat cards--keep up the good work! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat program did you use to make these cards? They are great!
ReplyDeletehttp://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.
ReplyDeleteWhere's the checklist! :)
ReplyDeleteThese 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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