Brent Mayne

New York

Well the card show in New Jersey was great. There were catchers representing every decade from the 1940’s to present. It was weird seeing Yogi Berra (who reminded me of a gnome by the way) next to a modern player. I kept thinking how much the game must have changed during those 70 years and wondering what it must have been like to be a big leaguer back then.

This was the first real card show that I’d ever participated in and I was blown away by how fanatical the fans are. Some of these folks are seriously serious.

I got to meet Johnny Bench (smaller than I thought he was gonna be), Carlton Fisk (bigger than I remember), Manny Sanguillen (smaller, but stockier), Yogi Berra (bigger ears than I thought), and a whole bunch of other guys.

I chickened out and failed (once again) to get many autographs or any interviews or photos. It’s hard to do all that when you’re trying to act like you belong there and aren’t overwhelmed, you know?  So all you get is some lousy photos of the couple days I spent wandering around Manhattan after I did the show….enjoy.

View from the High Line park.

Graffiti art in the meatpacking district.

More graffiti art from the meatpacking district.

Warhol and Basquiat.

Einstein with the sign.

Lennon and the Panda. Love it.

Not sure what this is, but I liked it.

Skyline at sunset.

Window dressing at Bergdorf Goodman's featuring the real set of The Fantastic Mr. Fox. Super cool.

Another great Mr. Fox set.