The AFLAC High School All-American Autographed cards that were inserted into packs of the recently-released 2011 Bowman Draft Picks & Prospects did not get sequentially numbered. The seven subjects included Archie Bradley, Dylan Bundy, Larry Greene, Travis Harrison, Francisco Lindor, Robert Stephenson and Blake Swihart. To ensure the autographed card’s authenticity, … [Read more...] about Topps Offers PSA Authentication for ’11 Draft Picks and Prospects AFLAC Autos
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Vote for 60 Best Topps Cards of All-Time
Topps will celebrate its 60th anniversary by holding an online vote for the 60 greatest cards ever created by the company. Starting this week, collectors and fans can go to http://vote.topps.com to vote for their favorite Topps baseball cards of all-time. Voting will be live for 30 days. Based on the opinions of avid card collectors and Topps fans, the cards will be … [Read more...] about Vote for 60 Best Topps Cards of All-Time
Happy 100th Birthday, Tinkers to Evers to Chance
The Chicago Cubs stand ten games out of first place in the National League Central at the All-Star break. That fact would seem to indicate the drought will continue for fans waiting for the team's first World Series win since 1908. 100 years ago, the Cubs were all but a dynasty. Championships were won in the first decade of the 20th century. Contenders? Almost … [Read more...] about Happy 100th Birthday, Tinkers to Evers to Chance
Strasburg Driving Shop Sales…Everywhere
The most rare cards issued so far have been sold, but even run-of-the-mill Stephen Strasburg rookie cards are selling like hotcakes as baseball moves toward the All-Star break. More are being issued, thanks to Topps' exclusive deal and collectors' appetites for new product. While dealers hope the hype isn't just that, they do see the interest spreading into the hobby as … [Read more...] about Strasburg Driving Shop Sales…Everywhere
Marty Marion a Hit in…Marion
No, they didn't name the town for him, but folks in southern Illinois lined up to get an autograph from one of the oldest surviving big name big leaguers. … [Read more...] about Marty Marion a Hit in…Marion
Video, Magazine Highlight Greatest Hockey Jerseys
Can't make it to Toronto? Grab a gander at some of the greatest hockey garb ever. … [Read more...] about Video, Magazine Highlight Greatest Hockey Jerseys
Forbes Field Relics
A Pittsburgh area man who salvaged portions of Forbes Field during demolition in 1972 has consigned them to auction later this year. Now he's not sure he wants to see them leave the city. … [Read more...] about Forbes Field Relics