Posts belonging to Category Rookie Card Corner

The Golden Sombrero presents Rookie Card Corner: Troy Tulowitzki 2005 Bowman Chrome

Fun Fact: Tulo was also a ridiculously good basketball player in high school, averaging 22.6 points per game and earning All-State honors as a senior.

The Golden Sombrero presents Rookie Card Corner: Zack Greinke 2002 Bowman

Fun Fact: Zack’s wife, Emily, is smokin’ hot.

The Golden Sombrero presents Rookie Card Corner: Kerry Wood 1999 Bowman

Fun Fact: Kerry Wood’s 20-strikeout game can be purchased on iTunes for $1.99, that’s a little less that $0.10 per strikeout.

The Golden Sombrero presents Rookie Card Corner: Adam Dunn 1999 Bowman

Fun Fact: In 2009, Adam Dunn was the worst fielder in the Major Leagues with a -35 UZR/150.

The Golden Sombrero presents Rookie Card Corner: Dante Bichette 1989 Topps

Fun Fact: In 1992, the Colorado Rockies outfielder admitted to striking his 19-year-old girlfriend, Marianna, who was pregnant.

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