Basketball cards have been red-hot lately, and with the increased interest in mainstream vintage basketball sets, which are few in number from 1949 to 1969, collectors often turn their attention to rare (and frequently obscure) regional and local issues to fill the voids, such as, the 1960’s Kahn’s Weiners set or the 1961 Bell Lakers set. One recently uncovered issue, the … [Read more...] about Newly Discovered 1960 L.A. Examiner Lakers Set Includes Rookie Cards of West, Baylor
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Collecting Jerry West: From Finals MVP on a Losing Team to “The Logo”
It is a rare occasion in sports when a player from the losing team deserves the MVP award in a Finals series. It is nearly unheard of for that deserving player to actually receive the award. Jerry West and the Lakers came up two points short in the 1969 NBA Finals, but West was so brilliant that while his team didn't end up with the big trophy he was still named the Most … [Read more...] about Collecting Jerry West: From Finals MVP on a Losing Team to “The Logo”
1961-62 Fleer Basketball Set Still Scoring With Collectors
Loaded with superstars, Hall of Famers, and rookie cards of Wilt Chamberlain, Jerry West and Oscar Robertson, the 1961-62 Fleer basketball set celebrated its 50th anniversary this season with collector interest still strong. Due to the age and production quality, the price range for the cards is vast. A graded Wilt Chamberlain rookie card, number 8 in the set, with great … [Read more...] about 1961-62 Fleer Basketball Set Still Scoring With Collectors