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@thelensofdonnam

Artist: photography, mixed media baseball art, custom trading cards. Purchase inquiries and commissions welcomed. #CardSky Baseball enthusiast, card collector, and #SABR Elysian Fields chapter president. https://linktr.ee/TheLensOfDonnaM

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Book cover of Vino Tinto :Venezuela Baseball 1939-2024, edited by Leonte Landino and Bill Nowlin, foreword by Ozzie Guillen

Book cover of Vino Tinto :Venezuela Baseball 1939-2024, edited by Leonte Landino and Bill Nowlin, foreword by Ozzie Guillen

By the way, if you find the Venezuelan team in the #WorldBaseballClassic exciting, may I remind you SABR just published a book on great Venezolanos who play baseball? Get it anywhere books are sold, or read in online: sabr.org/journals/vin...

15.03.2026 02:31 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Venezuelan cards of Alfonso Carrasquel, Vidal LΓ³pez, VΓ­ctor Davalillo, Teolindo Acosta, Luis GarcΓ­a, JosΓ© Bracho, and CΓ©sar Tovar.

Venezuelan cards of Alfonso Carrasquel, Vidal LΓ³pez, VΓ­ctor Davalillo, Teolindo Acosta, Luis GarcΓ­a, JosΓ© Bracho, and CΓ©sar Tovar.

All-Time πŸ‡»πŸ‡ͺ Venezuela Team of Adam’s Dudes

C Baudillo DΓ­az
1B Carlos Quintana
2B Manny Trillo
3B Luis GarcΓ­a
SS Alfonso Carrasquel
LF Teolindo Acosta
CF CΓ©sar Tovar
RF VΓ­c Davalillo
PH Robert PΓ©rez

RHP JosΓ© Bracho
LHP Johan Santana
RP/DH Vidal LΓ³pez

15.03.2026 03:16 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Sure do!

I missed all the opening day excitement because I was at the Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center hosting β€œGame Changers: Celebrating Women in Baseball” for @sabrelysian.bsky.social.

14.03.2026 22:59 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

TODAY❗️

14.03.2026 11:44 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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There was only one Alejandro Oms. Born 130 years ago today.

.340 in 3682 at bats: darowski.com/outsider/oms...

Extensive careers in the Negro Leagues and Cuba as well as Venezuela, Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico.

13.03.2026 17:22 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Award-winning journalist @kavithad.bsky.social is moderating our β€œGame Changers” panel celebrating women in baseball, starting at 1:30 tomorrow at @yogiberramuseum.bsky.social. Don’t miss it!

Full event details: tinyurl.com/GC31426

Reservations recommended: tinyurl.com/RSVP4GC

13.03.2026 17:14 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A photo of Perry Barber smiling and wearing a Baseball for All cap with a baseball field in the background.

A photo of Perry Barber smiling and wearing a Baseball for All cap with a baseball field in the background.

We’re celebrating women in baseball this Saturday at @yogiberramuseum.bsky.social! β€œGame Changers” kicks off at 1:30.

Honored to have the incomparable @umpireplb.bsky.social participating.

Full details: tinyurl.com/GC31426

Reservations recommended: tinyurl.com/RSVP4GC

12.03.2026 13:21 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Jack Kerouac loved baseball The Official Site of Major League Baseball

Happy 104th birthday, Jack Kerouac. www.mlb.com/news/feature...

12.03.2026 04:55 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Celebrate Women In Baseball and me (cuz I'm one,) with me

Saturday 1:30 PM at the Yogi Berra Museum and Learning Center in Little Falls, New Jersey

12.03.2026 06:50 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Alexia Jorge dressed in her red, white, and blue Team USA uniform.

Alexia Jorge dressed in her red, white, and blue Team USA uniform.

Meet Alexia Jorge, @wpbl.bsky.social & Team USA catcher this Saturday as part of our β€œGame Changers” program at @yogiberramuseum.bsky.social. Alexia will be on our women in baseball panel & have an autograph signing.

Full details: tinyurl.com/GC31426

Reservations recommended: tinyurl.com/RSVP4GC

10.03.2026 13:33 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Huge congratulations to artist Gary Cieradkowski for being named the recipient of the 2026 SABR Jefferson Burdick Award by the SABR Baseball Cards Research Committee! @sabrbbcards.bsky.social

sabrbaseballcards.blog/2026/03/09/2...

10.03.2026 13:41 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
New York State Halls of Fame Podcast - Episode #7 featuring the YES Network's Nancy Newman
New York State Halls of Fame Podcast - Episode #7 featuring the YES Network's Nancy Newman YouTube video by New York State Halls of Fame

@thelensofdonnam.bsky.social @brucemcclurenh.com
The New York State Halls of Fame Podcast featuring the YES Network's Nancy Newman

youtu.be/iM-yxti56n8

10.03.2026 00:13 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Baseball memory triggers thoughts not of how much time has gone by but how littleβ€”how in an instant you are that boy again.

09.03.2026 17:49 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 1
Event summary

Event summary

Head to @yogiberramuseum.bsky.social next Saturday, 3/14, for our celebration of women in baseball! All are welcome.

Hear from @umpireplb.bsky.social, Alexia Jorge, and @kavithad.bsky.social.

Full details: tinyurl.com/GC31426

Reservations recommended: tinyurl.com/RSVP4GC

07.03.2026 18:00 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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#OnThisDay in baseball history

06.03.2026 13:05 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Les Rohr was born on this date in 1946.

06.03.2026 01:59 πŸ‘ 25 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Original sketch for World Baseball Classic logo by Todd Radom, 2005

Original sketch for World Baseball Classic logo by Todd Radom, 2005

Original sketch, World Baseball Classic logo, 2005. Everything starts with something, somewhere, somehow. Back then you got a sense of what the event's potential could be, but you had to squint a little bit and project forward, far into the future.

05.03.2026 16:14 πŸ‘ 87 πŸ” 18 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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Yogi Berra's Son, Larry Berra Joins the NYS Halls of Fame Podcast to Discuss His Great and Beloved Father, a Member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and the New York State Baseball Hall of Fame Podcast Episode Β· Baseball and BBQ Β· March 5 Β· 54m

@brucemcclurenh.com @thelensofdonnam.bsky.social @kburdtweets.bsky.social

Talking Yogi Berra.....

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06.03.2026 01:38 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Rare audio of Neil Sedaka and Carole King: Teenagers singing in the Klein Family Living Room, circa 1958.

"We Belong Together"
Songwriters: Robert Carr, Johnny Mitchell & Hy Weiss

04.03.2026 14:21 πŸ‘ 375 πŸ” 67 πŸ’¬ 23 πŸ“Œ 10
Event details

Event details

Head to @yogiberramuseum.bsky.social on 3/14 for β€œGame Changers: Celebrating Women in Baseball.”

Hear from @umpireplb.bsky.social, Alexia Jorge & @kavithad.bsky.social. Autograph signing with Alexia follows the panel.

Museum admission req’d. Reservations for the panel discussion encouraged.

02.03.2026 21:12 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

Much appreciated, Adam!

02.03.2026 18:24 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Freddie Mercury | Icon.

So many hours of my life have been spent listening to Queen. It is so cool to me to think as human beings that we have the potential to bring such peace or joy to so many people even long after we are gone. #Queen #FreddieMercury #BubbleGumPopArt

28.02.2026 23:05 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Box reveal: 2025 Historic Autographs Famous Americans I mean it with all sincerity when I say that the 2025 Historic Autographs Famous Americans checklist is the most exciting of any product I’ve seen in years. Among other things it includes the…

I was intrigued enough by the 2025 Historic Autographs β€œFamous Americans” set to scoop up a couple boxes. Here’s how I did. #CardSky jasoncards.wordpress.com/2026/02/28/2...

28.02.2026 21:51 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1

Glad I could help! If you know anyone needing β€˜66 cards, send them my way and I’ll be happy to trade or sell on the cheap!

01.03.2026 01:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
SABR Virtual: Anson Whaley, Jefferson Burdick Award recipient
SABR Virtual: Anson Whaley, Jefferson Burdick Award recipient YouTube video by SABRvideos

My conversation with SABR's 20205 Burdick Award winner Anson Whaley of @prewarcards.bsky.social covered a range of his experiences and motivations, plus some great cards out of that collection. #CardSky

www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDGG...

27.02.2026 21:04 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
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Arrived home from Richmond, VA, the birthplace of Allen & Ginter, to find some surprise Ginter Gold and a few other goodies from a friend (not on Bluesky) who helps feed my Ginter and Yankees addictions.

#CardSky

27.02.2026 22:19 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
New York State Halls of Fame Podcast #6 - Larry Berra
New York State Halls of Fame Podcast #6 - Larry Berra YouTube video by New York State Halls of Fame

@brucemcclurenh.com @thelensofdonnam.bsky.social

youtu.be/qFv1FyEjGPo
The Larry Berra interview
NYS Halls of Fame Podcast

24.02.2026 03:11 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Cool to seen Allen & Ginter represented in an outdoor art installation at the Visual Arts Center of Richmond.

22.02.2026 06:36 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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5 Forgotten Vintage Baseball Card Legends Not every legendary career translates into hobby dominance. Here are 5 forgotten cards.

#LarryDoby

#CardSky

22.02.2026 06:18 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Sweeny Murti, Current MLB Content Creator and Former WFAN NY Yankees Beat Reporter and Bernetta McKindra, Granddaughter of Henry Perry, the father of Kansas City Barbecue Podcast Episode Β· Baseball and BBQ Β· February 21 Β· 1h 48m

@thelensofdonnam.bsky.social @brucemcclurenh.com @sabrpictorial.bsky.social
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Sweeny Murti and Bernetta McKindra

Call the show at (516) 855-8214
email the show at BaseballandBBQ@gmail.com

21.02.2026 13:32 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0