It was enough to make youngsters do a double take. What happened to the 3D look? The 1973 Kellogg's baseball card set, a two-dimensional release, was the lone exception to their standard issues produced from 1970 to 1983. These cards were available to collectors via a mail-in offer. 1973 Kellogg's Basics Kellogg's switched things up in 1973 with the primary change being the … [Read more...] about 1973 Kellogg’s Set Broke With Tradition
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1972 Kellogg’s Sets Offered Collectors Best Of Current And Former Players
In 1972, Kellogg's produced its third consecutive set of 3D baseball cards. But unlike past years, the manufacturer pleased both young and old fans with the creation of two sets. The first was a standard 1972 Kellogg's issue featuring current players while the second was a smaller set of all-time greats. 1972 Kellogg's Basics Kellogg's primary set in 1972 was a bit different … [Read more...] about 1972 Kellogg’s Sets Offered Collectors Best Of Current And Former Players
Super Size Me: 1970 Topps Super Baseball Cards
Topps increased the size of its regular set in 1970, pushing out an unprecedented 720 cards. They also went big with a brand new set that was definitely different. The 1970 Topps Super baseball cards were just that--super sized in both dimension and thickness. The cards measured a whopping 3 1/8" x 5 1/4" and it took some pressure to crease these cardboard … [Read more...] about Super Size Me: 1970 Topps Super Baseball Cards
1979 Burger King Sets Featured Champion Yanks, Updated Rose
Over a four-year span more than 35 years ago, one of Burger King's summertime promotions involved baseball cards. Distributed only in certain areas and produced by the Topps Company, they were similar to same year's major Topps card sets but these were either focused on specific teams (1977-1979) or one large All-Star type set that served as sort of a farewell. So far, we've … [Read more...] about 1979 Burger King Sets Featured Champion Yanks, Updated Rose
1978 Burger King Sets Marked Promotion’s Expansion
From 1977-1980, one of the world's most popular fast food chains produced sets of baseball cards. Distributed on a regional basis and produced by the Topps Company, they were similar to the mainstream cards that came with bubble gum during those years. However, there were some pose variations and, of course, different numbering on the 1970s Burger King sets. We've got a … [Read more...] about 1978 Burger King Sets Marked Promotion’s Expansion
Remembering Schmidt’s Titanic Single In 1974
It might have been the highest — and certainly the hardest — hit single in major-league history. In the first inning of a June 10, 1974, game at the Houston Astrodome, Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Mike Schmidt stepped into a Claude Osteen fastball and sent it rocketing toward the center field seats. To the 9,487 fans in attendance, the Houston broadcasting team and … [Read more...] about Remembering Schmidt’s Titanic Single In 1974
1977 Burger King Yankees Cards Kicked Off Four-Year Promotion
Let's face it - some of the later 1970s Topps baseball card sets aren't credited for being all that popular from an aesthetics point of view. However, if you're a 1970s and early 1980s collector and looking for a little bit of a twist, the 1977, 1978, 1979, and 1980 Topps Burger King baseball card sets might fit the bill. What are they? In a nutshell, they are … [Read more...] about 1977 Burger King Yankees Cards Kicked Off Four-Year Promotion
Stargell Sampler: Pops’ Cards Span 3 Decades
Late in his career he was called “Pops,” but during most of his major-league career, Willie Stargell was better known as one of baseball’s big power hitters. He hit 296 of his career 475 home runs during the 1970s and led the National League in homers twice (1971 and 1973). In 1979, the last time the Pirates won the World Series, Stargell was the league’s co-MVP, sharing top … [Read more...] about Stargell Sampler: Pops’ Cards Span 3 Decades
1970 Topps Baseball: A Little History
Wax packs went from a nickel to a dime, which must have seemed outrageous at the time. Double the price?! At least collectors had more cards to chase when the 1970 Topps Baseball cards hit the market. The set was split into seven series and was the largest one produced to that point at 720 cards. The front of the cards seemed to lack pizzazz but the … [Read more...] about 1970 Topps Baseball: A Little History
Vintage Set Break of the Week: 1970 Topps Baseball
1970 wasn’t just the dawn of a new decade, it was the beginning of a new era in baseball. Mickey Mantle had retired. Mays, Aaron, and Clemente were winding down their careers. Fresh faces like Johnny Bench, Tom Seaver and Reggie Jackson were poised to be the future of Major League Baseball. Rookie catcher Thurman Munson captivated New Yorkers with a magical first season. Munson … [Read more...] about Vintage Set Break of the Week: 1970 Topps Baseball