Join Dr. James Beckett as he shares fascinating stories and insights from his collection of sports cards. In this episode, Dr. Beckett discusses a variety of cards including Phil Niekro's 1965 signed card, Ray Nitschke's rookie card, and Tommy Nobis' autographed card. He also touches on his experiences at a fantasy camp with Niekro, as well as his thoughts on coaches Vince Lombardi and Tom Landry. Additionally, he delves into cards of notable players like Dirk Nowitzki, Barack Obama, Jonathan Ogden, and Shohei Ohtani, sharing personal anecdotes and the significance of each card in his collection.
00:04 Phil Niekro and Early Memories
00:49 Ray Nitschke and Football Legends
01:10 Tommy Nobis and Autographed Cards
01:51 International Cards and Pettis Norman
02:41 Dirk Nowitzki and Basketball Cards
03:15 Obama, McCain, and Presidential Cards
03:39 Jake Oettinger and Young Guns Tradition