Welcome to AdamLaRocheCollector.com!
This site is dedicated to Adam LaRoche cards and memorabilia. You will also find my collection of Massachusetts born players from the 1887-90 N172 Old Judge set and my attempt at the 1909-11 T206 set. If you have anything that may fit these collections, feel free to contact me.
This site is in no way affiliated with Adam LaRoche, his family, the Arizona Diamondbacks, Atlanta Braves, Pittsburgh Pirates, Boston Red Sox, or Major League Baseball.
'Wild Bill' Donovan
August 27, 2010
One more T206 arrived today:
Mill City Baseball
August 26, 2010
Added a T206 featuring Bob Ganley today. Bob was born in and lived his entire life in my hometown of Lowell, MA:
2010 A&G Mini Bazooka Back /25....Finally!
August 22, 2010
It took a while, but the Bazooka Mini has arrived:
Here is my 2010 A&G LaRoche progress so far (Mini Wood 1/1 and four printing plates remain):
2007 UD Black Pride of a Nation Autograph Gold Spectrum /10
August 19, 2010
Very happy to add this one to the collection. It looks absolutely amazing in person.
New Collection, New Addition, and a New Memorabilia Layout
August 18, 2010
The Monster (1909-11 T206) has called me back. The quest begins with Kitty Bransfield (born in Worcester, MA):
The memorabilia section has been reorganized to four pages to provide for easier navigation and updating. See the new layout here.
Mini Mailday Courtesy of FreedomCardboard.com Forum Member "Zan."
August 16, 2010
Thank you to Zan for a great transaction for this 2004 Just Minors Autographed Myrtle Beach Pelicans Mini Helmet (numbered 265/300):
Huge Thank You to FreedomCardboard.com Forum Member "afrobandit"!
August 13, 2010
Not only did "afrobandit" pick up the card at a show with my collection in mind, but, over the course of two days, I finalized the deal, paid for the card, the card was shipped, and arrived today. A+++++ service from "afrobandit"!!! The card is a 2003 Absolute Spectrum Signatures /100:
2005 Origins Promo
August 11, 2010
This one isn't Beckett listed, but a seller on eBay had quite a few 2005 UD promos (from various sets) up for sale. The only difference between the promo and Origins base card is the foil stamped "UD Promo" on the front.
Good News and an Old Judge
August 7, 2010
I received some good news from an excellent eBay seller. The missing A&G Bazooka back has been found by the USPS, and should be here early next week. I also added an N172 to my project - Cornelius "Con" Daley (Daily,) born in Blackstone, MA:
Bad News, Good Cards
August 2, 2010
According to the tracking number provided by the seller, my 2010 LaRoche A&G Bazooka back /25 is stuck somewhere in California. Hopefully it will show up soon. The good news, however, is the addition of these two cards:
2002 Carolina-California League All Stars Choice
2007 SPx Winning Materials Patches Bronze /50
