It took six ballots, but Billy Williams was finally elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1987—eleven years after he played his last game. Many thought the decade-long wait was an unjustified limbo for an 18-year big leaguer who recorded 2,711 career hits, a .290 lifetime batting average, 426 home runs and .853 career OPS. That’s more career hits than Mickey … [Read more...] about The Humblest Hall of Famer – 6 Career Chronicling Cards of Billy Williams
1975 Topps
1975 Topps Baseball Set Brought the Color
Collectors have been complaining for several years that Topps' white borders were getting a little monotonous. They seem to have addressed that with the 2015 issue, but they're still not as splashy as what emerged from packs during the Ford administration. It cost a little more to buy baseball card packs in 1975. Topps raised the price by a nickel—all the way to 15 cents. … [Read more...] about 1975 Topps Baseball Set Brought the Color
1975 Topps George Brett Rookie Card: What You Need to Know
Although there are many popular baseball cards that have been produced throughout the history of the hobby, it is safe to say that only a handful can truly be called “iconic” cards. By definition, such cards represent in their appearance the baseball card hobby as a unique entity. These cards, on their own, call to mind the greater whole of the hobby. Many of these iconic … [Read more...] about 1975 Topps George Brett Rookie Card: What You Need to Know
Show Off Your Room; Win a 1975 Topps Baseball Mini Unopened Pack
Share photos of your card/memorabilia room with fellow collectors for a chance to win a 1975 Topps mini wax pack courtesy of Baseball Card Exchange. Send us a private message on Facebook (or an email to [email protected] if you're not on Facebook) with 1-3 photos of your room—or if you don’t have a room, take a photo of your collection. Entries won’t be … [Read more...] about Show Off Your Room; Win a 1975 Topps Baseball Mini Unopened Pack
Infographic: 1975 Topps Rookie Cards
Over 13,000 of the four 1975 Topps Baseball rookie cards representing Hall of Famers have been graded by PSA over the last 20 years. Which rookie card from this ultra popular set has proven to be most challenging for collectors and dealers submitting them in hopes of landing a high grade? Looks like it's a neck-and-neck race between the two biggies, Robin Yount and George … [Read more...] about Infographic: 1975 Topps Rookie Cards