Off Center with Tony Reid is a new sports card podcast.
The beauty is in its simplicity, as I'll be talking to some of the best athletes to ever grace the sports world about their involvement and interest in the sports collectibles hobby.
I'm talking to legendary athletes about sports cards and memorabilia... and that's it.
I will also have industry insiders, celebrities and sports personalities on the podcast on a regular basis.
We will cover hot topics, news and other aspects of the ever-changing sports card and memorabilia market.
Chandler, Arizona native Brennen Davis was a standout on the hardwood and the diamond at Basha High School.
After an incredible high school career, he made the decision to narrow his considerable talents to the baseball diamond as he committed to play college baseball at the University of Miami.
Those plans changed because following his senior year of high school, Davis was selected in the 2nd round of the 2018 MLB Draft by the legendary Chicago Cubs organization.
Battling through various injuries from from being hit in the face by a pitch in an April 2021 Spring Training game to dealing with serious sciatic nerve issues in his back, the top prospect still managed to shine bright over the past few years in the Cubs farm system.
Davis has been awarded two Buck O’Neil Cubs Minor League Player of the Year awards. His considerable star shined brightest when he was selected to play in the the All Star Futures Game as he earned MVP honors in the contest for his impressive 2-3, two home run performance in an 8 to 3 National League victory.
Once again healthy, Davis is making his climb up the Chicago MiLB pipeline to secure his spot in the considerable Cubbie’s outfield and be a staple in the big leagues for years to come.
Davis recently spoke to SC Daily about his most favorite and least favorite cards, his first PSA submission, his Pokémon collection, future man cave and much more.
27 Dec 2023
OCTR Episode #53: Joey Harrington Interview
Joey Harrington was seemingly born to play quarterback.
His grandfather played the position at the University of Portland and his father spent his college career as the signal caller at the University of Oregon. After Joey’s birth, legendary Ducks coach Lou Casanova reportedly sent his parents a letter of intent for young Joey to join the Ducks years down the road.
The third generation Harrington field general did just that, after graduating from Central Catholic High School in Portland, where he finished his career with over 4,000 yards passing and 50 total touchdowns.
Harrington spent three remarkable seasons in Eugene, finishing 25-3 as a starter and, in turn, bringing the school back to national prominence. During his senior season with the Ducks, he threw for over 2,400 yards and 23 touchdowns and finished fourth in the Heisman Trophy voting.
Harrington was selected third overall in the 2002 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions. Thrust into the starting job early in year one, he held the job for all of his rookie season.
Detroit was a difficult place to play with the never ending front office issues, a lack of offensive line protection, an underwhelming amount of talent at many skill positions and a seemingly constant changing of team philosophy and identity. Harrington tried to stay positive but after four years in Detroit, he was traded to Miami, spent time in Atlanta and finished as a backup with the New Orleans Saints.
A member of the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame, he now serves as the President of the Harrington Family Foundation, helping provide scholarship and mentorship support to young people.
In our latest Q&A, Harrington talks about the rookie premiere photo shoot sign and swap, death threats from “fans,” beating Tom Brady and more.
18 Dec 2023
OCTR Episode #52: John Cangelosi Interview
Brooklyn, born John Cangelosi moved south and graduated from Miami Springs High School in Miami Springs, FL.
After excelling on the diamond at Miami Dade College, the outfielder was drafted in the fourth round of the 1982 MLB January Draft by the Chicago White Sox.
After spending a few seasons in the Sox minor league organization, Cangelosi had an outstanding spring in 1986, and eventually won the starting center field job on the south side of The Windy City. He stole a then rookie record 50 bases for the ChiSox.
After the productive rookie season, Cangelosi was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates and became a part of a young, future playoff contending team.
After four summers playing at Three Rivers Stadium, The Candy Man called five other MLB cities home before retiring after the 1999 season.
The scrappy outfielder reunited with his skipper from Pittsburgh, the legendary Jim Leyland, in Miami. The two fiery competitors contributed to bringing a World Series title to Florida with the Marlins in 1997.
Since this retirement from the game, Cangelosi has continued to dedicate his life to the game he once played. He currently owns and operates Cangelosi Baseball, a Chicago-based training facility. The 13-year MLB veteran is also part owner of Bo Jackson’s Elite Sports in Lockport and Bensonville, IL and Hilliard, OH.
In this recent interview, the now 60-year-old Cangelosi takes time to tell us about seeing himself on has early baseball cards, playing games with cards as a kid, his most memorable fan interactions and some of his baseball idols.
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