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...] about 8 Great Paul Molitor Cards
1993 Topps Finest
Finest Baseball Break Recalls Product’s Early Days
One of the most interesting and aggravating decisions a new card dealer has to make is how many cases of new products to order. Back in the day when we had far fewer releases, the issue was not to purchase so much product that you would have the equivalent of a lifetime supply. As the hobby evolved, the issue became if something was really hot the previous year everyone would … [Read more...] about Finest Baseball Break Recalls Product’s Early Days
2014 Topps Finest Baseball Offers Plenty of Color
2014 Topps Finest Baseball arrives with a ‘master box’ comprised of two mini boxes. Each master box will contain two autographs--both on card according to the company with no redemption cards. Finest will include several new insert sets including ‘Finest Greats’ which will highlight some of the players in the ‘Finest Era’ which encompasses 1993-present. Topps will also … [Read more...] about 2014 Topps Finest Baseball Offers Plenty of Color
Ramblings: Altered Reality of Jeter Rookie Cards
One can argue, whether based on current on-field performance, if the honor was deserved but Derek Jeter will be the starting shortstop for the American League in the All-Star Game next week in Minneapolis. For collectors, even those who are a little cynical about Jeter’s final season at age 40, it’s a fitting tribute to one of the first players whose cards were red hot long … [Read more...] about Ramblings: Altered Reality of Jeter Rookie Cards
The Ten 1990’s Baseball Issues that Killed the Player Collector Completist
I started player collecting in 1989, when the baseball card universe was on the verge of its Big Bang-like expansion. New manufacturers and sets were seemingly popping into existence every week back then. I saw the writing on the wall as far as set collecting was concerned: I no longer could have it all. So if I couldn’t have it all, at least I could have it all of one or two … [Read more...] about The Ten 1990’s Baseball Issues that Killed the Player Collector Completist