Bowman Gum was riding high in 1951. The company had what was essentially a monopoly on baseball bubble gum cards. The post-War recovery had swept baseball into a new era, with a more inclusive game starting to emerge and new young stars about to emerge. Now, a truly rare item from what would become a magical season is about to arrive on the auction block. Heritage … [Read more...] about Hobby Unicorn: 1951 Bowman Baseball Uncut Sheet Set for Auction
1951 Bowman Baseball
Boston Show Brings Hall of Famers, Consignments
There’s an adage that states, “the show must go on”. That saying took special meaning over the weekend at a three-day show at the Shriners Auditorium in Wilmington MA. Hobby veteran and show founder Rich Altman passed away suddenly in mid-August last year but his company and team of dedicated workers continues to carry on. Thousands of collectors and a big roster of dealers … [Read more...] about Boston Show Brings Hall of Famers, Consignments
Former NFL Coach Jerry Rhome Still Loves Vintage Cards
Dallas, Texas native Jerry Rhome was a three sport star at Sunset High School. Playing baseball, basketball and football (for his father) Rhome excelled in every athletic endeavor. He accepted a scholarship and attended Southern Methodist University, where he was named the starting quarterback for his sophomore season. Rhome eventually transferred to Tulsa and became a star. … [Read more...] about Former NFL Coach Jerry Rhome Still Loves Vintage Cards
Top Baseball Cards of Players Born on Christmas Day
Back in the day of early childhood, when the great matters of life were discussed and settled on the playground between innings — or during rounds of “pickle” if we did not have enough players for a game — there was rarely consensus on any issue. Even if everyone present agreed that the Tigers were the only team that mattered in the American League (that is how it was growing … [Read more...] about Top Baseball Cards of Players Born on Christmas Day
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
High-Grade Vintage Bowman Set Breaks Highlight Memory Lane Auction
The phrase “Spring Break” may conjure up images of college students, sandy beaches and non-stop parties but this year it means a rare opportunity for collectors to acquire some of the best vintage baseball cards from two important sets. Memory Lane is putting the finishing touches on its “Spring Break Auction”, which will feature the sale of individual cards from two of the … [Read more...] about High-Grade Vintage Bowman Set Breaks Highlight Memory Lane Auction