We've been through nine rounds of voting. The final candidates were a complete set of 1986 Sportflics Decade Greats and 13 vintage cards from 1961 Fleer. The winner is no surprise but Decade Greats was able to steal 7 of 26 total votes!
CANDIDATE B 1961 FLEER GREATS goes into the Ballot box!
Let's review our first eight winners:
ROUND ONE
1988 SCORE YOUNG STARS
ROUND TWO
2019 OPTIC FOOTBALL NEARLY COMPLETE SET
ROUND THREE
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ROUND FOUR
ROUND FIVE
1987 SPORTFLICS COMPLETE SET
ROUND SIX
QUAKER/WHITEHALL
ROUND SEVEN
ROUND EIGHT
Since this contest began in July, we've had 39 different voters. Any with 10 or more votes have mail-in ballots included in their totals. As you can see, Bo is the leader with 18 total votes! Others who cast mail-in ballots were Elliptical Man, The Diamond King, Sportscard Collectors, P-Town Tom, Shlabotnik Report, Nine Pockets, The Collector, Pennysleeves, Padrographs, Nachos Grande and Dime Boxes. Numbers below will be updated to reflect any additional mail-in ballots received through Nov 3rd.
While not included on the list above, Fred Pike and Mike Matson took time to create a little foreign interference in the voting process. Mike picked some cards for himself from Pick Pockets as a 'thank you' for his time. Fred will receive a little thank you as well, included with his next pick pocket envelope.
Here's look at voter totals sorted low to high:
I've created a sheet to make entry for the Randomizer easier and accurate. I'll copy/past each column into the Randomizer to ensure no names are left out of the drawing. Again, any additional mail-in ballots received through Nov 3rd will be added to these totals.
I'll prep your Pick Pockets for mailing after the election. Thanks for your patience, Pickers! We'll have a new PP edition available soon. Pick Pockets are for readers who comment on the blog regularly but trade pals will continue to have first dibs. Anyone who happens upon Cracked Bat for the first time is welcome to participate in one round of Pick Pockets.
I hope to see those of you newer to the blog stick around. Many of you have supported this blog from the beginning. You've made this hobby twice the fun. Thank you.
Let's meet back here Tuesday evening around 8pm EST to find out who takes home the Cracked Bat Ballot Box!
LOL at the "AJ HINCH!! NEW TIGERS MANAGER" label. I felt like he got scapegoated a year ago so MLB didn't have to do a proper investigation into how everyone cheats. I hope he works out for you guys next year (or whenever we get baseball again)
ReplyDeleteI agree somewhat but feel he should have made it clear to the team cheating would not be tolerated. Busting up a couple of monitors sent a temporary message. Hinch is a great manager. If the Tigers can give him some respectable pitching, they have a chance to 'build back better.' Now where have I heard that...?
DeleteBo was doing work. I will do the work of getting drunk on election night. Hopefully.
ReplyDeleteVote first, then drink responsibly. I'm not a drinker but Nov 3rd seems like a great time to toss a few...which is what I do when drinking so don't drink. lol.
DeleteThis has been fun! It's great to see so many votes cast. Looking forward to the results.
ReplyDeleteP.s. I don't care what they're calling the new judge. This is the real ACB :)
oh wow - that's hilarious! I never noticed. I best get that copyrighted before she steals my thunder! Thank you Chris!
DeleteDecade Greats landed 7 votes? That's pretty darn impressive considering who they were matched up against.
ReplyDeleteHard to find any strong candidates willing to face 1961 Fleer. Decade Greats stepped up to the plate. lol!
DeleteGreat fun, best election of the year. Pretty good participation too!
ReplyDeleteAgreed! I love seeing my regulars involved! Good luck to you!
DeleteIf only ALL elections could be so enjoyable. With such a positive outcome. Thanks for the chance to participate.
ReplyDeleteIs second this remark! Thanks, Julie!
DeleteFred and Tom, thank you both.
DeleteYou go girl
ReplyDeleteHey hey, Johnny!
DeleteSo you're saying I've got a chance? :)
ReplyDeleteMy friend, there is always a chance. Pray to the Great Randomizer. lol!
DeleteCan't wait!
ReplyDeleteoh, but you must!
Delete...and the results are in! It's Julie by a landslide!
ReplyDeleteor tsunami...! ;) Thank you! I humbly accept the office of Instigator-in-Chief.
DeleteThanks for putting in the campaigning work for so many great card candidates. This was a fun game. Looking forward to the results.
ReplyDeleteI had so much fun - and still have so much to get rid of! We may have a couple add'l giveaway rounds election night so don't turn of the PC too early!
DeleteExciting!
ReplyDeleteHold on to that 10 gallon hat!
DeleteI'm happy to run foreign interference.. lol
ReplyDeleteAt least it's not nefarious.. lol
As you laugh in your best Muttley. Heck. You're probably too young to recall him.
DeleteHow did I miss this post till now hm
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