“The Jerk” hit theaters on this date in 1979.

RIP, Peter Greene

Dinosaur Jr.’s “You’re Living All Over Me” was released on this date in 1987.

Craig Biggio, Houston Astros, 1989 Donruss

The Clash’s “London Calling” was released on this date in 1979.

“Clue” hit theaters 40 years ago today.

Wishing a happy birthday to Fergie Jenkins!

Remembering Tom Verlaine, born on this date in 1949

Larry Doby was born on this date in 1923.

Gorman Thomas, Milwaukee Brewers, 1980 Kellogg’s 3-D Super Stars

Sheila E., 1984 Donruss style, in honor of her birthday today

Ed and John O’Brien, Pittsburgh Pirates, 1954 Topps

“Magnum P.I.” premiered 45 years ago today.

“Rushmore” hit theaters on this date in 1998.

Old Hoss Radbourn, baseball Hall of Famer and first known person to be photographed giving the finger, was born on this date in 1854.

J Mascis, 1985 Topps style, in honor of his birthday today

“Scarface” hit theaters on this date in 1983.

Juan Samuel, Philadelphia Phillies, 1988 Fleer

John Coltrane’s “A Love Supreme” was recorded on this date in 1964.

Hank Thompson, New York Giants, 1952 Topps

Sammy Davis Jr. was born 100 years ago today.

Jeff Kent, Hall of Fame class of 2026

Tom Waits, 1992 Topps style, in honor of his birthday today

Happy birthday, Johnny Bench!

New card drawing of the National’s Matt Berninger, inspired by the recent article in The Athletic about him writing out his song lyrics on baseballs…

Remembering wrestling legend Nick Bockwinkel, born on this date in 1934

Tony Lazzeri, New York Yankees, from the 1934 “Batter-Up” pop-up set

Frank Gehry, 1997 Topps style

Pink Hawley, all-time National League leader in hit batters, born on this date in 1872

Harvey Kuenn, Detroit Tigers, 1958 Topps

The Dude, 1998 Topps style, in honor of Jeff Bridges’ birthday today

“Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas” was released on this date in 1977.

Happy birthday, Lee Smith!

The original “Rocky” hit theaters on this date in 1976.

Damon Berryhill, Chicago Cubs, 1989 Topps

The Chicago Bears Shufflin’ Crew recorded “The Super Bowl Shuffle” 40 years ago today.

Remembering Ozzy Osbourne, born on this date in 1948

“The Naked Gun” hit theaters on this date in 1988.

Hall of Famer Deacon White, credited with recording the first hit in major-league history, was born on this date in 1847

Remembering Richard Pryor, born on this date in 1940

Happy birthday, Javy Báez!

Craig Swan, New York Mets, 1980 Topps

Bo Jackson, Kansas City Royals, 1987 Topps

Mariano Rivera, New York Yankees, 1992 Bowman casual-wear series

Remembering Minnie Miñoso on his birthday…

The Jam’s “Sound Affects” was released on this date in 1980.

Sixto Lezcano, Milwaukee Brewers, 1977 Topps

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Mickey Mantle, 1952 Topps, special Thanksgiving edition

WKRP turkey drop, 1978 Topps style