Tristar Sports Collectors Show, Houston, TX.

Tristar Sports Show, Houston, TX, originally uploaded by Gary P. Smith.

Enlarge this display from the Tristar Show on January 24, 2010, for a nostalgic look at some late 50s baseball cards.

Believe it or not, The Rose Bowl is the world's most unusual Flea Market.

Rose Bowl Stadium Exterior, originally uploaded by Gary P. Smith.

The Rose Bowl flea market is one of the most famous markets in the world. Featuring over 2,500 vendors and 15,000 to 20,000 buyers every month. Are you ready for some bartering?

"They call Alabama the Crimson Tide, Call me Deacon Blues." Steely Dan

Rose Bowl Souvenir Stand Texas v Alabama, originally uploaded by Gary P. Smith.

A Rose Bowl souvenir stand needs no stimulus.

The road to the Rose Bowl , , , is long and winding?

Rose Bowl Exit January 7, 2010, originally uploaded by Gary P. Smith.

This image was captured by my daughter's boyfriend, Jake Hubbell, at the BCS National Championship game on January 7, 2010, between Texas and Alabama.

The bronze bulls outside the china cabinet named Reliant might be a long way from Pamplona, , ,

Reliant Stadium Exterior Texas Bowl 2009, originally uploaded by Gary P. Smith.

, , , but inside, the Rodeo arrived early as the Navy Midshipmen ripped and snorted their way to 385 yards rushing against the hapless Missouri Tigers. Texas Bowl, 2009. By Gary P Smith.

Texas Bowl, Reliant Stadium, Navy v Missouri, December 31, 2009.

Texas Bowl 2009 Navy v Missouri, originally uploaded by Gary P. Smith.

The American Flag is unfurled in a pre-game ceremony featuring the Navy band. A foggy, December New Year's Eve is the backdrop for Ricky Dobbs and the Middies as they spank the Tigers. By Gary P Smith.