Usually, someone feels old when they have a birthday. I'm feeling old today because it's my son's birthday. He turns 17 today. He will be starting his senior year of high school in a few short weeks. Before you know it, he will be off to college, and my wife and I will be empty nesters. I will be on the downside of 50 by then.
What better way for an old man to stay young than to enjoy pieces of cardboard with pictures of baseball players on them, although some of those can make a guy feel old, also. I had a few pieces of cardboard arrive over the weekend from TCDB member Scott88lv.
This card was released when I was a junior in high school. I doubt if I had heard of Classic Draft Picks at that time.
Showalter was born 10 years after I graduated from high school.
Carlson was born the year I graduated from college.
Finally, a couple of cards of guys who are older than me. Gibson even retired before I was born, and Brock before I started grade school.
My son's favorite player was born the year I graduated from junior high. 2025 is his 15th season in the Majors.
Hope your son enjoyed his 17th birthday!
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