Banking on a Good Card: A Cardpocalypse Challenge, Day 1

Over on the newly revived blog Cardpocalypse, Tim recently laid down the gauntlet for a blogging challenge. I looked over the topics he suggested and thought,

Who doesn't love Barney Stinson?

Day 1 was an easy challenge and it gave me the chance to post about a card that has been in my queue of posts for a while anyway. About two months ago, Tom of The Angels, in Order held a contest to celebrate his 10th anniversary of blogging. I won, and Tom sent me hands down my favorite card of this quarantine. One of my favorites ever, in fact.

A 1956 Ernie Banks. Let's just go over what this card has going for it.

• It becomes the oldest card in my collection, by two years. It's the first card I own that is older than both of my parents.
• Ernie Banks is an absolute baseball legend. 
• I just happen to be a Cubs fan, so there is probably no more desirable name for me to add a vintage card to my collection.
• Let's just mention how great the inset picture is, too, of Banks being congratulated as he crosses the plate.

I don't think I can possibly thank Tom enough for putting this card into my hands. It's my favorite new acquisition of this quarantine, without a doubt.