Ball Cards and BBQ Episode1: SGC Revaeal and Sweet Smoke BBQ

This is my first episode of a new monthly series I call Ball Cards and BBQ. This months episode focuses on an SGC reveal and Sweet Smoke BBQ, one of my favorite BBQ restaurants in middle Missouri, if not the entire state.

[@annacarroll5961]

Loved the BBQ! I want some 😋

[@billyballgamesportscards]

Come on out, Ma! We can arrange that!

[@MidLifeCards]

Nice cards!! And that BBQ place looks LEGIT!!

[@billyballgamesportscards]

Thanks, Graig, it was!

[@danielbernier6095]

Nice looking cards for you 1960 set. Those are awesome grades. Thanks for the BBQ tour. That plate you enjoyed looked delicious.

[@billyballgamesportscards]

Thanks, Dan. I'm glad you enjoyed it! It was delicious for sure!

[@ClementeCollector]

Congrats on the new concept! I love BBQ too, so good! Congrats on the 60’s Bank and Rocky, great cards, SGC loves not giving out 6’s! Lol

[@billyballgamesportscards]

I don't see how anyone can not like BBQ. Of course, 6s would have been better, but I'm really happy with 5.5s! Thanks for watching and commenting Theo!

[@vintagecardssteve8582]

Really nice Rocky Colavito and Ernie Banks cards. Food looks great as well. Thanks for sharing

[@billyballgamesportscards]

Thanks, Steve!

[@user-id8vv4lw2l]

First time commentator, Like the concept. The cards were great, as Banks is my favorite player - truly enjoyed that card. As an also retired military soldier that has been to many eating establishments, I truly appreciate reviews of them. Most of my years have been spent in North Carolina so I am well aware of good BBQ, so thank you! Keep up the great work! Greg from Ohio

[@billyballgamesportscards]

Thanks, Greg! I, too, have eaten some BBQ in the Carolinas! I've been fortunate with my molitary background to have eaten at some amazing bbq joints all over the country. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@anthonycardenas4034]

Excellent combination plate , bbq and baseball. I follow you out of Houston tx. Love your idea I've been collecting since 80s and eat ,sleep, breathe bbq. Nothing better than a Nolan Ryan steak off the fire 🔥while showing collection to friends

[@billyballgamesportscards]

Thanks, Anthony! That's awesome! I'm hoping to do a bbqcation to Texas one of these days. There are so many awesome bbq restaurants down there that I want to try. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@SouthernFriedCards]

Nice concept for the new series. I really enjoyed it. Have a great weekend

[@billyballgamesportscards]

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@PickerJimS]

Good stuff Billy! Love the Ernie Banks! Maybe you can trade Chris some of your commons for it! 😂😂 Baseball Cards and Cupcakes as a kid is like Baseball Cards and Barbecue as an adult! 🤣

[@billyballgamesportscards]

Well said, Jim! Who doesn't like BBQ! I may see if he has more awesome cards he'd like to trade for commons. Thanks for watching and commenting, my friend. I hope all is well.

[@studfieldmouse1369]

Now you’re talking!! I’ve got a wood burning Oklahoma Joe smoker and love the abuse of checking temps every 20 minutes for a 14 hour brisket. 🤙🏻 But I seriously do love bbq whether it’s a long brisket or ribeye steak or just burgers and dogs. I’m in on all your new bbq and cards!!!!

[@billyballgamesportscards]

Awesome, man! I'm glad you find it as interesting as I do! I appreciate the support, and thanks for watching and commenting.

[@RobCashCards]

This is a good idea! Perfect for a chubby guy like me who loves food and cards lol!

[@billyballgamesportscards]

Thanks, Rob! Same here!

[@RipFan8]

Hi Bill. Really enjoyed this new episode. Your 2 cards graded well as they both are really sharp looking. Hopefully Chris doesn't rake you over the coal's (lol, pun intended). I hope you remembered to grab the drink off the back off the vehicle, before driving away. Thanks for sharing my friend. Talk soon pal.

[@billyballgamesportscards]

😄 you're the first one to notice that Stephen! I remembered! Thanks for watching and commenting, my friend.

[@blixcards]

Ok, now my BBQ love runs deep... if it's falling off the bone with some spicy sauce, I'm wearing it like a beard haha... Wet naps don't help, either. Looking forward to this series, buddy - great episode 1!

[@billyballgamesportscards]

Yessir! I'm the same way. I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@blixcards]

@@billyballgamesportscards Hahaha Like cave men in front of that BBQ! Of course!

[@billyballgamesportscards]

@@blixcards for sure!

[@Peacemakercards]

I enjoyed the video. Great cards. The BBQ looked tasty. I love BBQ also, I have an electric smoker and would like to get a pellet smoker.

[@billyballgamesportscards]

I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching and commenting. Baseball cards and BBQ are a match made in heaven!

[@doug_sports_collector]

Ball B Q! Nice addition to your cards! I guessed 5's on your cards, nice to see those half grades and 5.5's, congrats. We'll have to do a collaboration when you're in St.Louis and meet up for BBQ and talk cards.

[@billyballgamesportscards]

I'm in! Sounds awesome Doug! Thanks for watching my friend.

[@jon-eriksuermann9844]

Next time you’re in St. Louis I recommend Bogarts if you haven’t been yet. In my opinion better than the more popular Pappy’s. Also, I went with your approach and sent in my own 1955 Ken Boyer card to SGC, and it came back a 6! Saved me a bunch of money over buying an already graded copy that I was looking for in the 5 range.

[@billyballgamesportscards]

I haven't been to Bogarts, I've been wanting to, though. I did go to Pappy's once and thought it was really overrated. That's awesome to hear about your Boyer! Congrats!

[@AdamJUlrey]

I’m doing the Colavito run love him one of my favorite players of all time

[@billyballgamesportscards]

He was one of the first vintage cards I ever had. I had a 59 Topps that was awesome. One of these days, I'll get another one. Thanks for watching and commenting, my friend.

[@godisgreat8462]

Nice 👍 🎉

[@billyballgamesportscards]

Thank you!

[@ken-pr2df]

Congratulations on the Colavito and Banks submissions!! Great looking cards to add to your 1960 set!! In living in Missouri, are you a Royals or Cardinals fan? I wish we had delicious BBQ like that where I live. Enjoy your channel!! Keep up the great content!!

[@billyballgamesportscards]

Thanks for watching and commenting, Ken. I'm definitely more of a Cardinals fan. I'm trying to develop more appreciation for the Royals, but I hated them until a few years ago because of the 85 World Series. I am blessed to have good BBQ close by for sure. Where do you live?

[@ken-pr2df]

I live in Central Minnesota.

[@billyballgamesportscards]

@ken-pr2df gotcha, not exactly known for bbq up there, no doubt. There's some good bbq in Iowa, though.

[@AdamJUlrey]

Look I cook and love BBQ and am jealous of where you live but I’d probably be a little heavier if I lived there great job buddy

[@billyballgamesportscards]

It's probably a good thing this place us an hour away! I've definitely packed on some pounds since moving back to Missouri!