Hockey was a quirky product for Topps, ever since it debuted its first set for the 1954-55 season. But by the time the 1962-63 set was released, a pattern had emerged. Topps only had rights to produce teams from the United States, since Parkhurst held rights for the Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs. For the 1960-61 set, Topps lost the Detroit Red Wings to … [Read more...]
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Amari Cooper Rookie Cards Worth Another Look
As his team struggled and his impact seemed to fade, Amari Cooper rookie cards were not exactly lighting up the hobby at the end of 2017 and early in the 2018 season. Worthless? Hardly. He was too young to give up on and his first two seasons in Oakland were of the Pro Bowl variety. Yet the Raiders seemed to be going nowhere and as the 2018 season … [Read more...]
A Look at Joe DiMaggio’s Earliest Major League Cards
Joe DiMaggio entered the major leagues in 1936. Breaking in with what would be his only team, DiMaggio starred immediately with the New York Yankees. That season, the Yankee Clipper slugged 29 home runs, batted .323, and led the league with 15 triples. While DiMaggio does have a few earlier cards and collectibles from his minor league days, here's a look at some of his 1936 … [Read more...]
Topps Brooklyn Collection is Online (and Members Only)
Topps has released checklists and additional details on what it calls "the most high-end product to date on Topps.com." If you didn't sign up for the company's $200 "582 Montgomery Club" membership, though, you'll have to buy it elsewhere. The new product is an autograph-only release called "The Brooklyn Collection." Priced at $1,000 per box and … [Read more...]
2019 Donruss Baseball Offers More Odes to the 80s, 90s
Panini has announced plans for the latest version of its flagship baseball product. 2019 Donruss Baseball will be out over the winter with the usual assortment of throwback designs to the 1980s and 90s. Each box will contain 24 packs of eight cards. There will be 16 boxes per case of Donruss, which is licensed by the MLBPA but as usual, won’t be able to use MLB logos … [Read more...]
5 Fast Facts About the 1939 Play Ball Set
The 1939 Play Ball set is one of the more popular pre-war issues. It came after the craze of tobacco cards and was a contrast to the mostly colorful Goudeys issues of the 1930s. Here are five quick facts about this unique gum card release. 1. It Includes Ted Williams' Rookie Card The Ted Williams rookie card is one of the most iconic pre-war issues. At a minimum, it's one … [Read more...]
2018-19 O-Pee-Chee Platinum Hockey Preview
The original brand remains tucked in the hobby’s history books, but the name lives on and it’s back for another go-round during the current NHL season. 2018-19 O-Pee-Chee Platinum hockey will arrive around March 27, 2019. Platinum is a set builder’s product, but there’s enough to chase if you prefer something beyond just your standard hockey cards on … [Read more...]
Wayback Collector: Pre-War Autograph Market Not Likely To Be The Same After T206 Forgeries
Arguably the biggest piece of hobby news this week surrounded the discovery of some T206 forgeries. In case it's somehow eluded you, after weeding out a bad Rube Marquard autographed card, members on the Net54 vintage card forum uncovered a string of additional T206 cards that have been proven to be fakes. To date, more than a dozen have been found. Discoveries have included … [Read more...]
Topps Releases ‘2018 Rookie Year in Review’ Product
If you’re all about rookies, there’s a set hitting the market that’s in your wheelhouse. 2018 Topps Rookie Year in Review is an on-demand set and if you want one, you’ll have to hustle. They’re only available for seven days but could sell out sooner. Priced at $100, each box will have one complete set of 49 rookie cards, two Rookie of the Year Tribute cards … [Read more...]
Vintage Pack Facts: 1975 Topps Football
Collectors looking for a set that has a heaping helping of solid rookie cards, a nice roster of Hall of Famers and a price that isn’t sky high have always appreciated the simple charms of the 1975 Topps football set. This week’s edition of Vintage Pack Facts in cooperation with VintageBreaks.com offers a look back at how these somewhat underrated cards made … [Read more...]
