The “original” Frank Thomas, who hit 35 home runs and drove in 109 runs for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1958, is still around, still signing autographs and still helping youngsters. Thomas played for six teams during the 1950s and 60s, amassing 286 homers as a teammate of players like Roberto Clemente, Frank Robinson and Hank Aaron. His ’58 season landed him on the cover … [Read more...] about At 90, Thomas Using Autograph to Help Kids with Cancer
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Rare 1950s, 60s Color Baseball Transparencies at Auction
The Metropolis Collection, a large group of vintage 1950's-1960's Kodachrome Transparencies including some of baseball’s most famous names, are giving fans and collectors a look back into the post-War 'golden era' of baseball. Among the dozens images being sold at auction this week are those featuring Mickey Mantle, Roberto Clemente, Ernie Banks and other stars, notables … [Read more...] about Rare 1950s, 60s Color Baseball Transparencies at Auction
Top 10 Hockey Rookie Cards of the 1950s
Hockey cards may never rival baseball and football cards in terms of the sheer number of issues or US hobbyists who collect them, but there is always a strong following for star rookie cards, regardless of the sport, and hockey is king in Canada. Hockey rookie cards of the 1950s, in particular, featured some of the greatest names the game has ever known, and their relative … [Read more...] about Top 10 Hockey Rookie Cards of the 1950s
1950s Football Cards: Ten You Should Own
For many fans of the baby boomer generation and younger, the NFL starts in the 1960s. The first Super Bowl. The Packers. The Giants. The birth of the Cowboys. But pro football--and football cards--were coming of age a little earlier. Some of the most legendary names in the sport are found on 1950s football cards issued by Bowman and Topps, including many iconic rookie cards … [Read more...] about 1950s Football Cards: Ten You Should Own
15 Most Valuable Baseball Cards of the 50s
It is not unusual to hear the 1950s spoken of as the “golden age” for baseball card collecting. Three successful teams in New York, a bubble-gum war between two companies vying for the allowance money of kids, players who would define baseball immortality, and other factors all combine to provide this era with the well-earned title. Of course, to speak of something as … [Read more...] about 15 Most Valuable Baseball Cards of the 50s
Investment Targets in Baseball’s ‘Golden Age’
They were some of the most pinned, pasted, flipped, traded and spoked cards ever. As World War II came and went, kids had fallen back in love with baseball cards and the iconic players who made their mark in the 1940s and 50s became the favorite parts of many a youngster's childhood. Today, they're still in demand and those that have survived without the pinning, pasting, … [Read more...] about Investment Targets in Baseball’s ‘Golden Age’
5 Cool 1952 Topps Cards You Can Own for About $250
As a whole the set looks like one to avoid because of the cost in buying some of the scarce series or Hall of Famers (and when both are involved, look out) but it is possible to have a collection of 1952 Topps cards without spending a fortune. Toward that end, we came up with a list of five cool 1952 Topps baseball cards you can buy for a total of no more than $250 if you're a … [Read more...] about 5 Cool 1952 Topps Cards You Can Own for About $250
Just Collect Launches 10,000+ Card End of Year Auction Party
Just a few days remain in 2013 but for one of North America’s most prolific sellers of vintage sports cards, it’s time to crank up, not wind down. Just Collect Inc. has launched over 10,000 individual listings on eBay, all ending tonight through Sunday, with everything from 1911 Sporting Life to 1930’s Goudey Premiums, classic 1950’s Topps baseball to high end 1980s football … [Read more...] about Just Collect Launches 10,000+ Card End of Year Auction Party
Callahan Baseball Cards Gaining in Popularity
When many collectors think of card issues produced by the Baseball Hall of Fame, they usually envision the Hall of Fame plaque postcards that have been released for each member of the Hall going back decades. Yet vintage baseball card fanatics know the Hall's true gift to collecting was a short-lived series of uniquely designed cards that debuted--and ceased--in the 1950s. … [Read more...] about Callahan Baseball Cards Gaining in Popularity
Tracking the Top Selling 1950s Cards
Some call it the 'Golden Era' of baseball. The post-War years brought us New York dominance, iconic superstars, new big league cities and Topps baseball cards. The 1950s continue to be a popular decade among collectors. The older baby boomers who collected during the era are now retired or close to it. The younger generation can't resist the draw of those vintage Topps and … [Read more...] about Tracking the Top Selling 1950s Cards