The 1957 Topps football set is one of the most prized vintage football issues of all time. While there are some big name stars and a key error card, there's no question that the numerous Hall of Fame rookie cards have made this issue so popular -- and valuable. Here's a closer look at this landmark set. 1957 Topps Football Basics The 1957 Topps football set is known for its … [Read more...] about Hall of Fame Rookies Lead Legendary 1957 Topps Football Set
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Rare 1953 Puerto Rican Baseball Composite Featuring Hank Aaron Up For Bid
Most collectors know Hall of Famer Hank Aaron as the legendary slugger for the Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves. But before playing there, Aaron actually spent a winter in Puerto Rico playing ball for a short time. While not many collectibles were created featuring Aaron with his Puerto Rican team, a few do exist. RMY Auctions has an incredibly rare item up for bid from his Puerto … [Read more...] about Rare 1953 Puerto Rican Baseball Composite Featuring Hank Aaron Up For Bid
10 Underrated 1951 Bowman Baseball Cards
Almost any vintage card collector can tell you about the Mickey Mantle, Willie Mays, and Whitey Ford rookie cards in the 1951 Bowman set. There are also plenty of stars that will put your Paypal account to the test. However, that all-important release has plenty of other significant rookie or early-career cards worth your attention. Many fly under the radar at very … [Read more...] about 10 Underrated 1951 Bowman Baseball Cards
Mile High Giving Away Mantle Rookie at NSCC
Mile High Card Company gave away a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle card at last year’s National Sports Collectors Convention. This year, one lucky consignor will again be leaving with a big time bonus. “Due to the fantastic response we received at last year’s National, we’ve decided this year that one of our loyal consignors will be the proud owner of a 1951 Bowman Mickey Mantle … [Read more...] about Mile High Giving Away Mantle Rookie at NSCC
Five Must Have Frank Robinson Oddball Cards
With a career that spanned 21 seasons in Major League Baseball, there are any number of collectible Frank Robinson cards. But it's not just Robinson's vintage top cards collectors should pursue. The Hall of Famer has many great oddball cards that are worth a look - here are five of his earliest editions. 5. 1960 Bazooka Robinson was part of Bazooka's first all-baseball set, … [Read more...] about Five Must Have Frank Robinson Oddball Cards
1950: When Bowman Ruled the Card Kingdom
The classic sets of the 1950s all have that signature star, rookie or some design trait that make it instantly recognizable and sought after by collectors. 1951 Bowman has those gorgeous horizontal rookie cards of Mays and Mantle. 1954 Topps contains that blazing, bright orange Henry Aaron. 1952 Topps is chock full of rookies and legends. Even 1955 Bowman’s kitschy color TVs … [Read more...] about 1950: When Bowman Ruled the Card Kingdom