Boy do I feel old
This is where we stand today
1989 is to 2025 what 1952 is to 1989.
Which brings us to this card - Today the after the homerun walk through the dugout celebration is a common occurrence - This A's card is interesting because I think it is showing the origin of this type of celebration. It kind of makes sense this started in the late 1980s.
In 1987, I believe (the year of the lively ball) was the first year ever teams averaged 1.00 home runs per game and except for a few dips (each time the Pirates were good 1990-1992 and 2013-2015 range) Home runs have be over that level ever since and with it the dugout celebration. Also the All Star home run derby started in 1985. (and Babe Ruth saved baseball from the White Sox scandal with home runs)I don't think in my lifetime we will see an extended period of time where HR per game per team drops below 1.00.
* I am not taking in account any players that died before 60 and the 1989 Topps set had a few number 1 draft pick cards of players who wont reach 60 for 2-3 more years
The real takeaway is that right now is the time when collectors then thought the cards they were buying would be worth what 1952 Topps cards were worth then.
ReplyDeleteAs Maxwell Smart used to say, missed it by that much.