After World War II, the Bowman Gum Company quickly became a viable competitor to Topps. Both companies produced sets early in the postwar era but Bowman would eventually get swallowed up by its rival. Topps, of course, ceased printing cards under the Bowman label after 1955 until reviving the brand back in 1989. But while Bowman's first run lasted only from 1948 through … [Read more...] about A Look at the Evolution of Early Bowman Baseball Cards
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More Than Just Mickey: 1955 Bowman Cello Break Cards Now Graded
Several of the collectors who weren't lucky enough to nab the Mickey Mantle card that came out of that 1955 Bowman cello pack break at the National Sports Collectors Convention came away with some pretty good consolation prizes. All 20 cards from the break were submitted to PSA for grading and the results of the 19 grades known so far were revealed Tuesday night by Vintage … [Read more...] about More Than Just Mickey: 1955 Bowman Cello Break Cards Now Graded
Winner of 1955 Bowman Mantle Didn’t See it Live
It’s only August but Chris Rothe is probably a hands down favorite for “Luckiest Collector of the Year.” The Maryland resident dropped $500 on the 20-spot 1955 Bowman cello pack break conducted by Vintage Breaks and landed the now famous Mickey Mantle card with a value that might be more than 100 times that amount. While a few dozen in the audience at the National Sports … [Read more...] about Winner of 1955 Bowman Mantle Didn’t See it Live
Topps: Bowman’s Best to Return This Year
After a lengthy hiatus, a Topps brand is making a comeback. The company announced it would release 2015 Bowman’s Best Baseball the week of December 23. Once a staple, Bowman’s Best was phased out and hasn’t appeared in any form since 2007. Topps says Bowman’s Best will “showcase base, insert and autographed content highlighting the biggest newsmakers of the season.” A full … [Read more...] about Topps: Bowman’s Best to Return This Year
8 Sports Card Issues Rarer Than the T206 Wagner
The 1909 T206 Honus Wagner is the most famous and expensive baseball card, trading card and perhaps even collectible in the world. Though the exact count is unknown and new examples are discovered from time to time, it is usually roughly estimated that about 50 to 80 of the cards exist. While that's a limited number, this article lists eight sports trading cards--and one … [Read more...] about 8 Sports Card Issues Rarer Than the T206 Wagner
Eddie Waitkus’ Story a Part of Vintage Baseball Card Lore
Bernard’s Malamud masterpiece The Natural which was written more than a half-century ago and made into a very successful movie starring Robert Redford and Glenn Close was actually based on the experience of a real major leaguer. Eddie Waitkus was shot and almost killed by a young lady and when he recovered from the near-fatal shooting, was a regular for the 1950 Philadelphia … [Read more...] about Eddie Waitkus’ Story a Part of Vintage Baseball Card Lore
Love of the Game Turns One as New Auction Opens
A rare T206 error card, a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle and hundreds of pre-War baseball cards are among the highlights as Love of the Game Auctions opens its Fall 2013 event for bidding this week. The auction closing date is Saturday, November 16. The sale features sports cards and memorabilia from the late 19th Century to the present, highlighted by a rare and valuable T206 … [Read more...] about Love of the Game Turns One as New Auction Opens
Five Underrated Willie Mays Cards
The Say Hey Kid is no kid anymore. Willie Mays is now well into his 80s which may put kids of the 1950s and 60s into a state of shock. Wasn’t it yesterday that he tracked down that fly ball to the alley? Last week when he creamed that pitch for a grand slam? No, sadly, it’s been 40 years since he last suited up and he was no kid then. What better time, though, to … [Read more...] about Five Underrated Willie Mays Cards