Baseball card collecting has always been divided neatly into categories, typically by brands, sets, distribution methods, type or other niches by which collectors focus their goals. But one division has always been a cornerstone for the hobby: Pre-War vs. Post-War. Those who specialize in the former group can reach back almost to the Civil War itself and find at least … [Read more...] about The Lean Years: Baseball Cards and World War II
1946
Photo of the Day: DiMaggio in a Cloud of Dust
It was one of the most tumultuous seasons in Yankee history. 1946 saw the resignation of manager Joe McCarthy, who had led the franchise to seven World Series titles. Bill Dickey took over but the club couldn’t seem to get anything going. The Yankees were hopelessly out of contention with two weeks still to play. Our RMY Auctions Photo of the Day is one part greatness and … [Read more...] about Photo of the Day: DiMaggio in a Cloud of Dust