Happy 2021, FCBers!
Here's another contest for you all to whet your baseball appetite.
***THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING YOUR ENTRY IS JANUARY 23rd.***
So long as your entry has a Jan 23rd timestamp, you're in.
Please carefully read the details below and let me know if you have any questions...
Thanks again to everyone who entered this contest. The results are in...
IN 11th PLACE WITH 143.5 [email protected] GRIS !
IN 10th PLACE WITH 186.8 [email protected] !
IN 9th PLACE WITH 216.4 [email protected] !
IN 8th PLACE WITH 250.7...
Put on your thinking cap and sharpen your Baseball Reference research skills....here’s a unique offseason contest open to all.
Through 2020, 19,902 players have suited up for at least one major league game. The vast majority share their surname with at least one other player.
Your mission...
Good morning, FCB!
I have owned this card since 2018, but noticed that the label has become quite wrinkled. The card has been kept in a drawer and has not been exposed to any extreme temps or moisture.
No issues otherwise.
A few questions: Is this common? Do you think it negatively impacts...
Hello FCBers!
Hope everyone is doing well, all considered.
We are just a few days away from a truly unique season, so here’s a unique bingo game to celebrate.
To play, simply copy/paste the signup list below in your reply with your name added to the first available slot.
The signup window...
We are less than 3 weeks from a new season...which means another FCB original contest!
The game is completely free to enter and is open to the first 30 to sign up.
One entry per person, please.
HOW TO ENTER
1. Copy and paste the list at the bottom of this post with your name in the first...
The big game is upon us!
Here is a spur of the moment contest open to everyone (even if you are already playing the playoff challenge game).
RULES
1. Simply predict:
which team will have the most yards of offense
and
the total combined yards of offense between KC and SF
2. The contestant...
This contest is free to play and is open to the first 12 to sign up below.
NFL swag to the winner with a small Paypal gift to the runner-up.
Full details to follow in a few days, but to reserve a spot, please copy/paste the list below with your name in the first available spot.
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This contest is open to all, but only one entry each and NO editing.
Simply choose the player or team in each pairing you think will have the highest total for the entire series.
If both players/teams have the same total, it counts as a correct answer.
The contestant having the most correct...
*Please read this post carefully. Any questions, just ask....but know that it counts toward the overall post total.*
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Let's kick off the 2nd half of the season with a challenging challenge.
I'm thinking of 4 current MLB players.
They have combined for over 15 All-Star appearances and...
One of the most anticipated debuts in recent memory starts in less than 6 hours.
No matter how it shakes out, let's have some fun with a simple prediction contest.
ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 6PM EASTERN TODAY, APRIL 26th.
RULES
1. Everyone can enter up to 5 times, but must do...
Hi Everyone,
Haven't contributed to the boards in ages, but what better time than now as we gear up for Spring Training (thought it would never get here)!
This will be a season long game with some great prizes up for grabs. Free to play and open to everyone.
Check out the previous threads...
For the first time in the 49 year history of the ALCS/NLCS, teams from the four largest US cities are playing.
#1 NY
#2 LA
#3 Chicago
#4 Houston
2005 was the only other time where even 3 of the 4 largest cities were involved (LA, Chicago, Houston).
No matter how extensive one's HOF auto collection may be, it is almost guaranted to be missing Rube Waddell.
Incredible item...with a price to match (I have no connection to the piece, other than being a big fan of southpaws).
https://goldinauctions.com/mobile/LotDetail.aspx?inventoryid=31048
Did you know that you can have a full run of vintage Topps cards (1952-1979) featuring a different HOF pitcher each year? Not rookie cards, just a regular Topps issue.
Unfortunately, the streak ends in 1979 and doesn't resume until 1987.
The same can't be said for hitters because you would...