When Bad Things Happen to Good Cards: 2007 Topps

And now the first of a new continuing Stale Gum series: "When Bad Things Happen to Good Cards." The first set up on the docket: 2007 Topps.

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Quick, what does George W. Bush have in common with the drummer from Def Leppard? They both only have one arm! Go ahead, see for yourself on Derek Jeter's 2007 Topps card.

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"Now batting for your Chicago Cubs, number 12, Alfonso Soriano!"


















"Correction. Now batting for your Chicago Cubs, number 12, Daryle Ward!"

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Mike Piazza? Or the head of Mike Piazza poorly Photoshopped onto a ten-year-old picture of Mark McGwire? I report, you decide.

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See what I mean. IT'S THE SAME CARD!



















(All pictures lovingly ripped off of eBay)