David Wells was a big fan of Babe Ruth. So big, when he joined the New York Yankees and realized he could not wear the Bambino’s No. 3 uniform, the left-handed pitcher asked for No. 33. Never mind that Wells grew up around the Hell’s Angels, loved metal bands like Metallica and AC/DC and sported several tattoos. Underneath that uniform beat the heart of a baseball … [Read more...]
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2018 Bowman High Tek Baseball Has New Inserts, Familiar Designs
2018 Bowman High Tek baseball promises more of the same from its debut last season. The 2018 version will feature new inserts and parallels, but acetate card stock and intricate designs will return. There will be one pack in every box when the product hits stores on Aug. 22, and 10 cards to a pack. A typical pack will include four on-card autographs, a base parallel card and … [Read more...]
Three Sets Make Up E254 / E270 Colgan’s Chips Issues
From 1909-13, Colgan's Chips produced three separate baseball card sets classified as E254 and E270 by Jefferson Burdick in his American Card Catalog. They were originally issued as a bonus incentive inside small nickel tins of gum sold by Colgan's. Here's a closer look at the three issues. E254 / E270 Colgan's Chips Overview Colgan's Chips were little … [Read more...]
Rare Multi-Sport T227 Series of Champions Headlined By Baseball Players
The 1912 T227 Series of Champions issue was a set of 25 cards honoring some of the top athletes in their sports. Here's a closer look at this unique tobacco issue. T227 Series of Champions Overview The T227 Series of Champions set was a small release issued with Miners Extra and Honest Long Cub tobacco products. In terms of appearance, this set is a little different from … [Read more...]
1910 E286 Ju-Ju Drums A Rare And Unique Pre-War Collectible
When most collectors think of baseball cards, some form of rectangular cardboard typically comes to mind. But the E286 Ju-Ju Drums sort of bucked the trend in terms of what a card looks like. Here's a closer look at the set. E286 Ju-Ju Drums Overview Okay, so the E286 Ju-Ju Drums aren't really a baseball card as they are a miniature disc. But classified as E286 by Jefferson … [Read more...]
Baseball Memorabilia: 25 Cool Ways to Collect
If the whole sports collecting thing has you a little confused, or if you're a veteran collector feeling bored, we've channeled our inner pack rat to come up with a list of twenty-five genres of baseball memorabilia that should get your creative juices flowing.You'll notice a theme throughout, though. We've tried to keep the cost factor in mind because not everyone is blessed … [Read more...]
2012 Topps Chrome Box Break
by Rich Klein We all seem to move at warp plus speed in today's world. I was reminded of that when I somehow tossed away my phone yesterday and had to get a new one. The trip to the AT&T store indicated that there were no more candy bar style phones available and even their web sites were eliminating those old models. I ended up with a flip phone reminiscent of the … [Read more...]
What’s Hot in the Shop: Vintage Cards
by Keith Neuhart It seems as though at this time of year, many of the year’s best products hit the shelves. Topps Baseball, Limited Football, SP Authentic Football, and Plates and Patches have all been released in the last couple of weeks. The new releases always bring collectors who are anxious to get a look at them. The release of 2012 Topps is something hobbyists look … [Read more...]
MLB.com Profiles Teenage Collector/Negro League Historian
You might remember our story last year that hooked us up with the Boston Globe's piece on high school student Cam Perron from Arlington, Mass., a huge baseball fan and collector. He's different than most, though. Perron has developed a strong and sincere interest in the Negro Leagues, especially players who spent time there but never got any recognition. He wrote for … [Read more...]
2012 Topps Baseball: Christmas or Craziness?
Dozens of sports card products are released every year, but none generate the kind of buzz that the first baseball cards of the season brings. Collectors, dealers and card companies, now united and able to interact via social media, help fuel the fire. It's a time when someone who wouldn't dare pay full price for new shirt will gladly fork over way too much money for the … [Read more...]
