(Project 2020) U Got the Look

I chose the Ryan card because it’s great reminder to me that the 1969 Topps Nolan Ryan #533 is one of just four cards I need to finish my 1969 set. And of course I had to choose the Jackie Robinson card because he grew up not far from where I live. In fact, I always drove past his old high school when I drove to work (before the pandemic). And when I arrive in the parking lot , there stands a statue of Jackie in his football uniform. But that was before the pandemic.

The artist of both cards is Joshua Vides who happens to be based here in my neck of the woods (SoCal). I think what I like most about these cards is that the player’s image is pretty much the same as on the original cards but other elements of the cards (borders, nameplate, background, etc.) show more artistic license. In my opinion, Mr. Vides created great artistic versions of Nolan’s ’69 Topps card and Jackie’s ’52 Topps card. These are definitely keepers.

A sincere Stadium Fantasium standing ovation goes out to Rod for his generosity. As of this writing, Rod is running Phase 2 of his blog contest. Like Phase 1, all you have to do is visit his Padrographs blog and leave a comment helping him choose what cards will go into his Padres Phrankenset binder. Thanks Rod!