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Sunday, December 11, 2016

Contest - Favorite Card of 2016

Yeah, it cost more than I wanted to pay. But pay, I did.

Grandpa Rossy was my favorite Cub the last couple of years  and he played pretty well in his final season when given the opportunity. It will be difficult for the 2017 Cubs to replace this fun-loving leader.
 This is David Ross' first certified autograph in the last decade, with the only other I'm aware of being back in 2004 as a member of Team USA.

The fact that Ross commemorates the 2016 World Series Game 7 victory with a nice inscription on the front makes it even better. Thus, making it easily my favorite card made in 2016.

Here's the details on the contest:
1. Must be one card produced in 2016.
2. It does not have to be baseball related and may even be from a non-sport set.
3. It should be a card you have in your collection, but I'm a softie and will count your admission even if it isn't.
4. Make a quick blog post about your favorite card.
5. Reply in the comments section of this post with a link to your post before January 9th, 2017. (Some of you may find a new favorite during the holiday season!)
That's it!  Pretty simple contest, but I think it will be fun to see everyone's favorite of 2016.  So...

Heads up!
6. I will summarize all entries in one blog post.  (I will pilfer pictures from your post and use them here.)

The Prize!
7. I will place all entrants into random.org and perform three randomizations. The winner (#1 slot) will receive a blaster of 2017 Topps S1 when it is released AND the person who winds up in the last place slot will also receive a prize, which is yet to be determined. Yes, even the last place person is a winner.

Now, get to posting!
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53 comments:

  1. night owlDecember 11, 2016 at 11:18 AM

    Cool contest idea!

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  2. Tony BurbsDecember 11, 2016 at 11:23 AM

    Love this card and this contest. Challenge accepted!

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    1. Tony BurbsDecember 13, 2016 at 11:40 AM

      My entry: http://wrigleyrosterjenga.blogspot.com/2016/12/the-final-countdown-best-of-2016.html

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  3. The Lost CollectorDecember 11, 2016 at 11:38 AM

    Awesome idea. I'm in. I have no idea what to choose though.

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    1. The Lost CollectorJanuary 1, 2017 at 5:51 PM

      Here is my entry: https://thelostcollector.blogspot.com/2016/12/my-favorite-card-of-2016.html?m=0

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  4. Tim B.December 11, 2016 at 2:27 PM

    Congrats on that awesome auto! Thanks for the contest, I'm looking forward to reading about everyone's choices.

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    1. Tim B.December 18, 2016 at 2:43 PM

      Here is my entry: http://lovecardboard.blogspot.com/2016/12/my-favorite-piece-of-2016-cardboard.html
      Thanks again!

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  5. Zippy ZappyDecember 11, 2016 at 9:30 PM

    I don't have a favorite card of 2016 so I'm afraid I can't participate.

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  6. FujiDecember 12, 2016 at 5:42 PM

    Here's my favorite card...

    http://sanjosefuji.blogspot.com/2016/12/decisions-decisions.html

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  7. Trevor PDecember 12, 2016 at 5:57 PM

    Do we have to own the card? And must it be baseball?

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    1. P-town TomDecember 12, 2016 at 6:34 PM

      I updated the contest rules to answer your questions. Thanks for the interest!

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  8. Peter K SteinbergDecember 12, 2016 at 6:39 PM

    WOW. Gotta get my thinking cap on.

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  9. AnonymousDecember 12, 2016 at 7:13 PM

    That is an awesome Rossy! The inscription makes it so much more special. Whatever you paid, it was worth it.

    I think I have a card in mind for this contest, but it is not in my possession...yet. I can probably get a blog post done by Jan 9. either way. Great idea for a contest!

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    1. AnonymousDecember 18, 2016 at 8:27 PM

      My post/contest entry is up on my blog. The card in question is no longer in my possession -- but I have a good excuse!

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  10. AnonymousDecember 13, 2016 at 1:40 AM

    Fantastic contest! I've got to stop and review my faves now...

    That Ross card is pretty fantastic too

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  11. CardhobbyistDecember 13, 2016 at 6:32 PM

    Cool contest. Unfortunately I just jumped back into the hobby so I don't have the exposure to 2016 cards yet to choose a favorite.

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  12. AngusDecember 13, 2016 at 11:38 PM

    Great idea! I posted on my blog:http://dawgdaycards.blogspot.ca/2016/12/favorite-2016-card.html

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  13. night owlDecember 14, 2016 at 6:55 PM

    Here you go! http://nightowlcards.blogspot.com/2016/12/my-favorite-card-of-2016.html

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  14. AnonymousDecember 15, 2016 at 1:11 AM

    i'm all in!!
    https://cardboardhogs.com/2016/12/14/favorite-card-of-2016/

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  15. BrianDecember 15, 2016 at 8:27 AM

    Yeah, this will require a little thought, great idea for a contest, and I could use the material for the blog!

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    1. BrianJanuary 7, 2017 at 6:28 PM

      I did a little fake out a couple days ago, here's the real deal:
      http://subjectiveandarbitrary.blogspot.com/2017/01/the-completely-arbitrary-best-card-of.html

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  16. Stealing HomeDecember 15, 2016 at 11:43 AM

    Thanks for the contest. Great idea! Here comes my entry: https://alltradebait.blogspot.com/2016/12/ive-got-favorite-card-from-2016-too.html

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  17. JediJeffDecember 15, 2016 at 5:52 PM

    http://www.2x3heroes.com/2016/12/my-take-on-card-of-year_15.html

    Boom.

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  18. RobertDecember 15, 2016 at 9:42 PM

    I echo N.O.'s sentiment, this is a fantastic idea for a contest.

    http://30aweekhabit.blogspot.com/2016/12/card-of-year-its-not-baseball-and-its.html

    Something a little different from me for the blogosphere...

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  19. Section 36December 16, 2016 at 6:09 AM

    Here's my favorite!
    http://section-36.blogspot.com/2016/12/favorite-card-of-2016.html

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  20. LaurensDecember 16, 2016 at 5:16 PM

    My card of the year:

    http://cardsandgraphs.blogspot.com/2016/12/favorite-card-of-2016-andrew-benintendi.html

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  21. MattDecember 18, 2016 at 6:43 PM

    Sounds like fun. I am surprised you are not on my blog reading list yet. I will have to add you as well. Of course enter the contest to :)

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  22. Matt PedersonDecember 18, 2016 at 8:26 PM

    My favorite:

    http://cardboardconundrum.blogspot.com/2016/12/my-favorite-card-of-2016.html

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  23. GCADecember 22, 2016 at 10:16 AM

    I can't call it a favorite, but my best pull of 2016 is mentioned in http://thecollectivemind.blogspot.com/2016/12/2016-collective-awards.html so you don't have to enter me in the contest.

    See if you all agree with my awards, though

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  24. Peter K SteinbergDecember 26, 2016 at 7:34 PM

    Tom! Here you go: my submission to your contest. Thanks!

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  25. TwitchDecember 26, 2016 at 9:37 PM

    I haven't bought much brand new stuff this year, but I guess I've done my share of wheeling & dealing, because a quick perusal of my desk has uncovered seven viable options. Whether I manage to get a blog post up depends on if I get around to scanning everything though. The lengthy deadline is helpful, so we'll see.

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  26. MetallattorneyDecember 27, 2016 at 10:10 AM

    Here's mine. Thanks for the contest.

    http://redsoxfaninnebraska.blogspot.com/2016/12/my-favorite-card-of-2016.html?m=1#comment-form

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  27. Mark HoyleDecember 27, 2016 at 12:45 PM

    Cool idea

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  28. Adam KaningherDecember 27, 2016 at 2:52 PM

    Thanks Tom. Here's my entry:

    http://infieldflyrulecards.blogspot.com/2016/12/2016-card-of-year.html

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  29. Greg ZakwinDecember 28, 2016 at 12:08 AM

    My entry:

    http://plaschkethysweaterisargyle.blogspot.com/2016/12/my-favorite-card-of-2016.html

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  30. NickDecember 28, 2016 at 6:34 PM

    My 2016 Card(s) of the Year:

    http://baseballdimebox.blogspot.com/2016/12/cards-of-year-2016.html

    Thanks for the contest!

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  31. buckstorecardsDecember 29, 2016 at 6:33 PM

    My COTY:

    http://buckstorecards.blogspot.ca/2016/12/my-best-card-of-2016.html

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  32. Collecting CutchJanuary 2, 2017 at 4:04 PM

    http://collectingcutch.blogspot.com/2017/01/contest-entry-my-favorite-2016-card.html

    Thanks for the contest. I just posted my favorite card of 2016, a triple patch booklet of the Pirates leading stars.

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  33. gcrlJanuary 4, 2017 at 7:59 PM

    Here's mine

    http://cardsasiseethem.blogspot.com/2017/01/my-favorite-card-of-2016.html

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  34. SumoMenkoManJanuary 4, 2017 at 10:05 PM

    Thanks for running the contest. Here is mine.

    http://sumocards.blogspot.com/2017/01/favorite-card-of-2016.html

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  35. ManJanuary 5, 2017 at 6:49 AM

    Fantastic-of course mine is a Yadi

    http://yadiermolinabaseballcards.blogspot.com

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  36. BobWalkthePlankJanuary 5, 2017 at 7:13 PM

    I'm in
    http://bobwalktheplank.blogspot.com/2017/01/my-favorite-card-of-2016-bell-vs-teke.html

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  37. AdamJanuary 5, 2017 at 7:24 PM

    My entry is here: http://cardboardclubhouse.blogspot.com/2017/01/my-four-favorite-cards-of-2016.html?m=1

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  38. Nachos GrandeJanuary 5, 2017 at 8:28 PM

    My entry is here: http://fanofreds.blogspot.com/2017/01/my-favorite-card-of-2016-this-one-was.html

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  39. dayfJanuary 5, 2017 at 10:44 PM

    MONKEY http://cardjunk.blogspot.com/2017/01/favorite-card-of-2016.html

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  40. MattJanuary 6, 2017 at 4:54 AM

    Here is mine
    https://sportcardcollectors.blogspot.com/2017/01/my-favorite-card-of-2016.html?m=0

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  41. John SharpJanuary 6, 2017 at 10:03 AM

    Thanks so much for this awesome contest... my blog post...
    http://johnsbigleaguebaseballblog.blogspot.com/2017/01/my-favorite-card-of-2016.html

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  42. defgavJanuary 7, 2017 at 4:13 PM

    Mine just arrived under the wire! http://baseballcardbreakdown.blogspot.com/2017/01/my-favorite-card-of-2016-ken-griffey-jr.html

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  43. RAZJanuary 8, 2017 at 11:38 PM

    I hope I'm not too late. I think it depends on which time zone your blog is set to. I guess I'll find out in a second:

    http://razcardblog.blogspot.com/2017/01/contested-shots-19-last-minute-entry.html

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  44. Trevor PJanuary 9, 2017 at 8:44 AM

    I know I'm probably a little too late, but here is my post. It was fun to do anyway.

    http://bumpandruncards.blogspot.com/2017/01/favorite-cards-of-2016.html

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