From the late 1970s to the early 90s, you knew who would be playing second base for the Detroit Tigers. Like the fellow prospect who occupied shortstop for about the same amount of time, he was a steady presence, whether the Tigers were really good, really bad or just average. You could find Lou Whitaker baseball cards in packs of Topps cards every year, too. … [Read more...]
Modern Baseball Era Committee Candidates and Their Rookie Cards
This weekend, a 16-member Modern Baseball Era Committee will gather to consider nine players and one former executive for induction to Cooperstown. Obviously, Hall of Fame election tends to mean a boost for a player’s rookie cards. As of now, all but the highest graded examples of most of the players’ cards are inexpensive. With results due to be announced Sunday at … [Read more...]
1978 Topps Molitor-Trammell Rookie Card Earns Unique Distinction
Alan Trammell’s election to the Hall of Fame has created a baseball card unlike any other. His debut on the “Rookie Shortstops” card in the 1978 Topps set also features a young Milwaukee Brewers prospect named Paul Molitor. That card (#707) is the first in a long line of Topps’ multi-player rookie cards to feature two Hall of Famers. From their debut in 1962 … [Read more...]
8 Great Paul Molitor Cards
It’s not really surprising that Ichiro Suzuki’s 3,000th major-league hit was a triple. But he wasn't the first. Paul Molitor took that honor when he connected off Kansas City’s Jose Rosado on September 16, 1996, becoming the 21st member of baseball’s 3,000-hit club. He added more than 300 to his total before calling it quits. Voted as one of the 100 … [Read more...]
Ramblings: Perfect 10 Baseball Set Possible With 1 Vintage Issue
If you’ve been investing in cards at any point, you are aware of the axiom. Buy the best condition of the best cards you can afford. If, unlike the rest of us collectors, you are disciplined enough to actually just buy and sell these cards and do nothing more, then you are aware that certain cards and sets are more difficult to acquire in high-grade than other sets. But did … [Read more...]