Vintage cards will be plentiful when the first Huggins & Scott auction of 2019 begins Feb. 1. The auction will run through Feb. 13, with a 30-minute rule beginning that night at 11 ET. There will be a large assortment of pre-war and post-World War II cards. The early 1900s cards will include rare 1911 Jones, Keyser & Arras cabinet cards that feature Hall of Famers … [Read more...]
Ryan Rookie Card: A Hobby Icon Turns 50
2018 will mark several anniversaries in the world of sports card collecting. For me, it starts with the 1968 Topps Nolan Ryan rookie card. 1968 Topps Nolan Ryan Rookie Card As a young collector growing up, Ryan was the first true player that I actually collected. While a Mets fan, I still gravitated towards Ryan and his gaudy strikeout numbers. That was probably aided by the … [Read more...]
Vintage Set Break of the Week: 1968 Topps
For many collectors, the 1968 Topps set means one thing: Nolan Ryan’s rookie card. One of the most iconic cards in the hobby, the Ryan Express headlines the set, followed closely by the first year card of fellow Hall of Famer, Johnny Bench. Highlighted by other ‘60s superstars like Mickey Mantle, Roberto Clemente, Willie Mays, and the second year cards of Tom Seaver and Rod … [Read more...]
Editor’s Blog: Looking Back at 2015; Looking Ahead
The mother of all extended holidays is over. The NFL regular season? Dust. The season lives for only two college football teams. Holiday merchandise is now 70% off. 2015 is now relegated to the archives but there was plenty to remember as the calendar turned to a new year and a lot to wonder about as 2016 gets underway. Panini America continued to … [Read more...]
Ramblings: Remembering the $12 Nolan Ryan Rookie Incident
Sometimes one just wonders about items from the past. One particular item which has always intrigued me because of the shades of gray involved was the famous 1990 incident where a $1200 1968 Topps Nolan Ryan Rookie Card sold for $12 at a card shop. It turned into quite a national hubbub. ABC's Nightline was among the media outlets who discussed what became a morality … [Read more...]
1968 Milton Bradley Baseball Card Game Among Walk-Ins in Collinsville
Among the items that walked into the All-American Collectors Show in Collinsville, IL on Sunday was a 1968 Milton Bradley 'Win a Card' baseball card game. For those who haven't seen one, it was a board game produced in the late 1960s that used real baseball and football cards as well as some non-sports. A few have made it into online and catalog auctions over the years … [Read more...]