Magazines/Programs
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Sport Magazine: September 1948
Sports Illustrated: August 1, 1955
Muhammad Ali and Sonny Liston's June
7, 1965, SI cover. They fought twice--on
February 25, 1964, and May 25, 1965, when Ali won by first-round knockout in the famous "phantom punch" bout.
Sports Illustrated: August 4, 1969
Sports Illustrated: April 1, 1968
North Texas Sports Blog
About The NTSB
The North Texas Sports Blog looks at baseball (and other sports) through the eyes of a fan and collector. Here you’ll find my commentary on today’s game, thoughtful breakdowns of Hall of Fame candidates, and my baseball cards and sports memorabilia sprinkled site wide. Whether you’re looking for a specific baseball card, debating Cooperstown, or following the latest topics in baseball, this blog brings the hobby and the sport together under one roof.
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Recent Posts
Jacob Misiorowski overpowered the Phillies with a historic one-hit shutout last night, pairing a 104 mph fastball with pinpoint command in the most overwhelming start of the 2026 season.
June 13, 2026
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Baseball has always been a sport of numbers, but some numbers rise above the rest. Sixty is one of them. NTSB columnist John Quatraro devised a study on the pre-steroid era chase of Babe Ruth's single season record of 60 home runs and discovered how the numbers expose just how rare the perfect season truly is.
June 12, 2026
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At 34-15, the Tampa Bay Rays currently own Major League Baseball's best records and sit atop the American League East, 5.5 games ahead of the New York Yankees. Their record reflects not just talent, but a system that is firing on all cylinders. Their start is the type that feels less like a hot streak and more like a statement.
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May 23, 2026
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2026 has become a showcase for elite pitching, and this list breaks down the ten arms doing the most damage. From Skenes to Miller, these are the guys turning every start (and relief appearance) into must‑watch baseball.
May 16, 2026
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At 6'10", with a fastball that felt like it came from the sky and a slider that disappeared into a hitter's shoelaces, Randy Johnson was baseball's most terrifying at-bat. Hitters didn't step in against him -- they braced for impact. As the Seattle Mariners prepare to celebrate the career of the franchise's greatest pitcher, let's take a look at the accomplishments of one of the most intimidating pitchers in history.
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May 2, 2026
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Some players start slow. If you want to know who set the tone for the 2026 season, start with this list. The NTSB MLB All-April team is here. Take a look at who turned April into their personal showcase.
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April 28, 2026
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The Reds are off to a respectable 9–7 start, but the franchise remains stuck in the same cycle of low spending and lower expectations. Three decades of irrelevance still hang over a team that refuses to invest in winning.
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April 13, 2026
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May 31, 2026, will mark 40 years since the South Point High School Class of 1986 walked across the state to receive our diplomas. How did we get from planning our graduation and college years to planning for retirement so quickly?
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April 8, 1986
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Baseball seasons don't reveal themselves all at once. They unfold in layers. A couple of weeks into the 2026 season, we're already seeing some interesting patterns take shape across Major League Baseball. Here are 10 trends shaping the season so far and what they tell us about where the sport is headed.
April 5, 2026
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When you stack peak efficiency, playoff impact, and all‑time production, five names rise above the rest. This lineup blends the NBA’s greatest scorer, its smartest playmaker, and its most dominant interior force into one unstoppable unit. NTSB's Starting Five would overwhelm any era's numbers.
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March 15, 2026
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He’s not just the best pitching prospect in baseball — he’s the kind of arm that reshapes expectations. Paul Skenes is rewriting Pittsburgh’s future, one 100-mph fastball at a time.
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March 9, 2026
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Few players change a game the moment they step into the box, but Aaron Judge does it nightly. Here’s why his first decade in the major leagues already reads like a legend in progress.
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March 7, 2026
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Long before analytics and highlight reels, Wilt Chamberlain created moments so massive they still echo through the decades. This page is a tribute to the player who dominated the NBA like no other player in league history.
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February 23, 2026
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Memorabilia
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My baseball autographed by Steve Garvey with multiple inscriptions
My Topps 1955 Sandy Koufax rookie card. My collection includes every Topps Koufax card between 1955-1966.
Topps 1957 Frank Robinson (Rookie Card) #35
Topps 1958 Mickey Mantle Card #150
Topps 1970 Johnny Bench Card #660
Topps 1964 Autographed Bob Gibson #41 (Giant)