The photo archive of the man responsible for the images on a lot of the baseball cards we saw emerge from Topps packs from the 1970s through the mid-1990s is at the Baseball Hall of Fame. The Hall is hoping to raise money so it’s more accessible to fans and collectors. Doug McWilliams was hired by Topps in the early 1970s and spent time behind his camera shooting … [Read more...] about Baseball Hall of Fame Fundraising to Preserve, Feature Work of Card Photographer Doug McWilliams
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Notes: Fan Keeps Pujols’ 700th Home Run Ball; Auction Results; Sports Card Photographer
It looks like Albert Pujols’ 700th home run ball may be going on the market—or sold privately. The ball sailed into the grandstand at Dodger Stadium Friday night where a Dodgers fan appeared to make a nice catch. Fox Sports’ Ben Verlander indicated a friend at the ballpark told him the Cardinals tried to negotiate a deal to get it back but the fan opted to leave the … [Read more...] about Notes: Fan Keeps Pujols’ 700th Home Run Ball; Auction Results; Sports Card Photographer
Notes: Shop Burglary Update; Long-Time Card Photographer; Special Hockey Jersey Auction
Police in Louisville are continuing to investigate the latest hobby store break-in. As we reported yesterday, an early morning burglary resulted in the loss of $50,000 worth of unopened product from Louisville Sports Cards, which carries both current and vintage items and memorabilia. According to shop owner Chris Buckler, "cameras across the street show multiple people on … [Read more...] about Notes: Shop Burglary Update; Long-Time Card Photographer; Special Hockey Jersey Auction
A Day for Photographs and Autographs
Most of the time, they’re focused on preparing for what will happen on the playing field this coming season. This week, though, each big league team will spend at least part of one day at spring training taking photographs. Some will be on Topps baseball cards later this year. Alex Gordon with that home run swing #ToppsPhotoDay @Royals pic.twitter.com/dKjJxTmDVN — Topps … [Read more...] about A Day for Photographs and Autographs
Photo of the Day: Image Used for 1960 Topps Rival All-Stars Card
It was still a novel enough concept in the 1950s that Topps felt to call it the ‘Interleague’ All-Star Game when the American and National Leaguers got together in mid-summer. Formality aside, the gatherings were a rare opportunity for fans to see players from both leagues on the same field at the same time without world championship implications. Our Photo of the Day from … [Read more...] about Photo of the Day: Image Used for 1960 Topps Rival All-Stars Card