Autograph collecting is quite popular among collectors these days. And the activity is so common that it's even been depicted on cards themselves through the years. That's right, start back in the 1970s and you can find plenty of cards picturing players signing autographs. The topic's even been covered before online. Here's the thing, though. Baseball card photography has … [Read more...] about The Wayback Collector: Early Sports Card Documents Pre-War Autograph Seeking
1930s
Spelling it Out: 1933-34 V252 Canadian Chewing Gum
Hockey's original gum card era began in a memorable fashion during the Great Depression as Canadian kids were looking to escape from the grim reality of the world around them. With the sport gaining national momentum thanks to radio broadcast of Hockey Night in Canada, the thought of getting a picture of your favorite stars and a stick of gum was a tempting way to spend your … [Read more...] about Spelling it Out: 1933-34 V252 Canadian Chewing Gum
Babe Ruth (and his cards) at the Movies
Babe Ruth is mostly known for his ability to hit baseballs a really long distance. But his popularity as one of the top athletes of all time led to all kinds of marketing opportunities during his playing days and after them. Among them, appearances in a variety of films during his career. Those films, by the way, weren't always the greatest. Sometimes Ruth was the star while … [Read more...] about Babe Ruth (and his cards) at the Movies
Bronko Nagurski’s Wrestling Career Documented on Vintage Cards
Ask most collectors about the legendary Bronko Nagurksi and they will usually talk about his football career. For good reason, too. The Canadian-born Nagurski is inducted in both the College and Professional Football Halls of Fame. Nagurski was a three-time professional champion and seven-time All-Pro. His name generally pops up as one of the sport's finest players. But what … [Read more...] about Bronko Nagurski’s Wrestling Career Documented on Vintage Cards
Casey Stengel Jersey Coming to Auction Dates to Boston Bees Era
Eighty years ago, he was just getting started as a big league manager, placed in charge of the hapless National League franchise in Boston. Now, a game-worn jersey from Casey Stengel’s tenure there is going up for sale. Heritage Auctions will offer a rare 1938 Boston Bees Stengel jersey in its Summer Platinum Auction, where it’s expected to sell for $40,000 or … [Read more...] about Casey Stengel Jersey Coming to Auction Dates to Boston Bees Era