2018 Topps Gypsy Queen will mark the brand's eighth year, as it continues to outlast many of the vintage set inspired brands that flooded the market some years ago. Set for release Wednesday, March 21, the new edition is configured in a 24-pack box with each pack containing eight cards. Each box will contain two autograph cards and Topps has moved to emphasize on-card … [Read more...]
Hottest Didi Gregorius Rookie Cards
Didi Gregorius faced one of the most daunting tasks in all of sports in 2015 when he succeeded the legendary Derek Jeter at shortstop for the New York Yankees. While he struggled in his first season under the spotlight in 2015, the next two seasons saw increases in his offensive stats and his development into a star and fan favorite. Born in the Dutch capital of … [Read more...]
Hottest Ronald Acuna Baseball Cards
According to Baseball America Ronald Acuna was the number one prospect in baseball entering the 2018 season. Born in Venezeula, the Atlanta Braves outfielder is the kingpin of a deep and talented roster of youngsters in the organization. His talent and accomplishments in the minor leagues have given Braves fans something to look forward to and collectors have begun to take … [Read more...]
Hottest Donovan Mitchell Rookie Cards
His may not have been the first name off collectors' lips when speculation turned to the 2017-18 draft class but Donovan Mitchell rookie cards are now among the most coveted of all. Mitchell's rookie campaign has been nothing short of impressive. He played two collegiate seasons for Louisville before being selected with the 13th pick in the 2017 NBA Draft by the Denver … [Read more...]
Darryl Sittler’s Record Setting Sweater Found After 42 Years
On February 7, 1976 Darryl Sittler of the Toronto Maple Leafs scored a record setting ten points against the Boston Bruins. Fast forward exactly 42 years and the sweater the Hall of Fame center wore that night has reentered the spotlight through some detective work by MeiGray and its president, Barry Meisel. He believes the historic jersey could be worth between $350,000 … [Read more...]
George Springer Baseball Cards Date to Team USA Appearances
He's part of a seemingly endless line of outstanding young players to come through the Houston Astros system over the last few years. Seeing him enthusiastically embrace his time on the biggest stage of all has collectors taking a long look at George Springer rookie cards. Springer was first drafted by the Minnesota Twins in 2008, but he declined to sign a … [Read more...]
San Diego Hall of Champions Museum Collection in SCP Auctions Fall Offering
SCP Auctions will be featuring 217 items from the recently closed San Diego Hall of Champions Museum in their 2017 Fall Premier auction including items from the careers of Ted Williams, Tony Gwynn, Gaylord Perry and other notable sports figures. The Hall was the brainchild of the late Bob Breitbard and its peak occupied a 68,000 square foot, multilevel structure in San … [Read more...]
Baseball Cards of 30-Game Winners Since 1917
In the 19th century pitchers posting a 30-win season was commonplace, with many winning 40, and a select few even won 50 games in a season. In the Deadball Era the game changed and fewer pitchers reached 30 wins, but it still happened. Since 1917 only five pitchers have won 30 games in a season, and no one has done so since 1968. It is a milestone that is likely not to be … [Read more...]
Mike Kelly is King of Nineteenth Century Baseball Cards
No film exists of professional baseball in the nineteenth century. Without moving pictures we are left with colorful, often embellished, words to describe the early greats of the game. In those early days in the league's formative years no player's exploits jump off the page more-so than Mike 'King' Kelly. While we can't hear him speak in his thick Irish brogue, we can … [Read more...]
Talking Ichiro Cards and 3000 Hits with ‘Super Collector’ Tony Yi
(This article originally appeared in December 2015) Ty Cobb, Honus Wagner, Tris Speaker - iconic names of baseball's deadball era whose clutch hitting and aggressive speed made triples more common than home runs. This style of play had been abandoned by the dawn of the 21st century - replaced with power hitting and exciting home runs that had packed ballparks for 75 years. … [Read more...]