Okay, so I decided to take a deep dive into the world of Dale Murphy cards. I’ve always been a huge fan of his, and I figured it was time to get serious about collecting his cards. It wasn’t as easy as I thought it would be, but it’s been a blast!
First thing I did was hit up the internet. Just to see what was out there, you know? I started browsing through forums and online marketplaces, just to get a feel for things. I mean, I had no idea there were so many different variations of his cards! I saw a whole bunch of cards, some were in good shape, some were pretty beat up. There’s a whole world of grading and stuff that I really didn’t know much about. I’m learning as I go, basically.
Then, I figured I should probably get organized. I mean, I didn’t want to end up with a bunch of duplicates, right? So I started making a list of all the different Dale Murphy cards I could find. I used a simple spreadsheet – nothing fancy. Just the card number, the year, and the brand. It actually helped a lot to see it all laid out like that.
After that, I started actually buying some cards. I started small, just picking up a few here and there that I thought looked cool or were a good deal. It’s addictive, man! I’d find myself staying up late, just browsing for more. I scored a few cheap ones from that one site. They were in okay condition, but I wasn’t expecting miracles for the price.
- 1977 Topps Rookie Outfielders #476 – This one’s a classic. It’s got Murphy and three other guys on it. I managed to snag one that was in decent shape, not perfect, but it’ll do for now.
- 1980 Topps #250 – This one’s cool because it’s his first solo card. Found it in a lot that had some other cards from 1980, so I feel like I got a deal on it.
- 1987 Donruss #36 – This is from his MVP years. I was stoked to find this one. Paid a bit more for it, but it was worth it.
I even went to a local card show. That was an experience! There were so many people there, and everyone was so into it. I talked to a few dealers, and they gave me some tips. I even managed to trade a couple of cards with a guy. It was a lot of fun. I got a few more for my collection there, too. They were a little pricier, but I could see them in person, which was nice.
My collection’s still pretty small, but it’s growing. I’m focusing on getting one of each of his major cards first. Then, maybe I’ll start looking at some of the rarer variations. Or maybe not. We’ll see. This is becoming a real hobby.
It’s not just about the cards, though. It’s about the memories, you know? Remembering watching Dale Murphy play when I was a kid. That’s what makes it special. Every time I pick up one of his cards, I feel like a kid again.
So yeah, that’s my Dale Murphy card collecting journey so far. It’s been a lot of fun, and I’m definitely going to keep at it. I might even hit up another card show soon. If you’re thinking about collecting, I say go for it! It is a fun way to spend time.
