On the surface it looks like a rough grade 1952 Topps Jackie Robinson. A glance at the card next to it on the sheet when the sheet was cut reveals something a lot more interesting. The SGC graded card #312—the first Jackie Robinson card created for Topps—includes just a little bit of another icon: #311, Mickey Mantle, the most popular and valuable post-War … [Read more...] about Mick’s Photo Bomb on 1952 Topps Jackie Robinson Card Headlines ComicConnect Auction
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Graded Greats Push Memory Lane Auction Past $10 Million
There were some cards that stood out, of course—big ticket cards selling for big ticket prices. The theme of Memory Lane’s Winter Rarities Auction, though, was the strength of the market across the board. From cards issued decades ago to those featuring players who are just now at the top of their games, there were bidders vying for them. The result was an … [Read more...] about Graded Greats Push Memory Lane Auction Past $10 Million
1954 Bowman Baseball Had Mantle, Controversy
You can find it right in-between “bold reaction” and “last ditch effort.” The “it” is the 1954 Bowman Baseball card set. Much has been written about the battles between the upstart company Topps and the established baseball card manufacturers at Bowman in the early 1950s. The records clearly show that the Bowman Gum Co. had a significant loss of market share in 1952 and … [Read more...] about 1954 Bowman Baseball Had Mantle, Controversy
Million Dollar Pele: Soccer Rookie Card Sets New Record
It wasn’t that long ago that you would have drawn a blank stare when referencing the 1958 Alifabolaget soccer card set. It’s still probably a safe bet to say it’s still a shoulder shrugger for most collectors. After the latest news, though, both the set and soccer cards in general are getting a lot of exposure. The rare European set holds the rookie card of … [Read more...] about Million Dollar Pele: Soccer Rookie Card Sets New Record
When the Bengals Were Babies: 1969 Tresler Comet Card Set Was Gas Station Issue
They're riding high these days, but the early days weren't easy for the Cincinnati Bengals. Born as an AFL expansion franchise that debuted in 1968, the team finished 3-11 and 4-9-1 in its first two seasons, but with a new stadium on the horizon, there was still some excitement in the Queen City for pro football. Just as their second campaign was getting underway, a … [Read more...] about When the Bengals Were Babies: 1969 Tresler Comet Card Set Was Gas Station Issue
Ripped T206 Wagner Card Sells for $475,960
The surviving portion of the world’s most sought after baseball card is heading to a new home after SCP Auctions sold it Saturday night for $475,960. Torn nearly in half at one point in its life, the T206 Honus Wagner card has been tucked away in a private collection since 1995. It’s believed to be one of the first cards ever graded and authenticated by PSA and … [Read more...] about Ripped T206 Wagner Card Sells for $475,960
7 Great Cards of NFL’s Other Ageless Wonder
For all of the records the seemingly ageless Tom Brady piled up before finally putting an end to his career, there's at least one age-related passing record he won't get. The man who owns the NFL mark for the most passing yards and touchdowns thrown by a quarterback age 45 and older is still George Blanda. He, too, seemed to play forever and while Blanda … [Read more...] about 7 Great Cards of NFL’s Other Ageless Wonder
Vintage Pack Facts: 1980-81 Topps Basketball
You could buy a box for nine bucks--retail. Truth is, no one was paying retail for 1980-81 Topps Basketball boxes forty years ago. Heck, sports card dealers were taking just about anything halfway decent in trade for basketball back then. Baseball was king. Football was a distant second and basketball was third--or fourth if you were in hockey … [Read more...] about Vintage Pack Facts: 1980-81 Topps Basketball
Cards from 1914 Cracker Jack Set Top $1.3 Million at Auction
One of the hobby's top rated sets of 1914 Cracker Jack baseball cards sold for a combined $1.38 million in Heritage Auctions' Winter Sports Card Catalog Auction, setting multiple records along the way. Pieced together with a discerning eye by an avid collector over many years, the 144-card set had ranked third on PSA's Set Registry, with most cards rating at least EX … [Read more...] about Cards from 1914 Cracker Jack Set Top $1.3 Million at Auction
Rare 1913 Plow’s Candy Cards Could Fetch Sweet Prices
Two cards from a set not even known to exist for more than 60 years after it was printed are heading to the auction block. And they're just a couple of obscure guys that no one remembers. The single known authenticated copy of the 1912 Plow's Candy Honus Wagner and the highest graded example from among nine Ty Cobb cards from the rare regional product are coming to … [Read more...] about Rare 1913 Plow’s Candy Cards Could Fetch Sweet Prices