Another Birthday. Starring George Thomas Seaver!

So, it is my birthday today.  Not much for the fanfare and extra attention, but it does have its merits.  For instance, when I got up for my morning jog, I found that my wonderful wife, Mrs. K, put a little gift bag atop my laptop.  Within, encased in a penny sleeve and toploader, was the card below -- 1976 Tom Seaver Record Breaker.  Very cool!!  Just a little something to start my day off right, according to her.

Happy Birthday to me!

I can't recall having seen this card before.  I most certainly would have remembered such an amazing photo.  Tom Terrific, The Franchise, staring in to get the sign.  Looks like he might be pitching in Cincy.  This is a great shot -- especially considering it's a freakin' Record Breaker card, not even his primary issue.  Love it!

See, this is why we got married!  Haha...okay, maybe just one of the many, many, MANY reasons.  [Ed. Note: She monitors this blog]  But, in all seriousness, it is great to have a spouse who "gets" you.  The whole baseball card thing was a complete unknown to her before me, but she always manages to mix in a card-related gift during special occasions or holidays.  For her to venture out of her comfort area and get me a vintage card like this is a pretty big deal, and it means a lot.  

Now, I'm not even going to ask how or where she got this...or how much she paid.  We all know how sports card hucksters -- especially on the internet -- prey on those uninitiated.  But, whatever the price, you can't put a value on memories.  

And, this card will remain a special part of my collection for years to come.