A while back, I discussed some T205 cards that could have been added to the release to make it even better. But one set that is even more starved for big names is the 1912 T207 Brown Background set. The issue is popular with a segment of pre-war collectors. However, many are turned off by the set, which is not as colorful as other T-Card issues and, more importantly, is lacking … [Read more...] about 5 Players We Wish Had Been in the T207 Baseball Card Set
Cards That Never Were
Ramblings: Post-Season Moments That Begged for Baseball Cards
Do you ever get flashbacks? Well I sure did in those last few innings of the Angels and Rangers game 161 last week. Nothing like being one strike away, again only to see what seemed to be an insurmountable lead evaporate over an excruciating half hour or so. But on the bright side, the Rangers were still guaranteed a post-season berth so at least there was always tomorrow. Of … [Read more...] about Ramblings: Post-Season Moments That Begged for Baseball Cards
Ramblings: Dreaming of the Cards That Might Have Been
Today, as usual I was letting my mind wander and realized a great topic would be cards you wish covered events or featured players at certain times in their career but were not issued for one reason or another. I’m not referring to players who signed with one company or another during Topps versus Bowman contract wars of the 1950s or similar situations such as Ted Williams … [Read more...] about Ramblings: Dreaming of the Cards That Might Have Been
Ramblings: Cup of Coffee Players Who Deserve a Card
Living in the Dallas-Fort Worth area I can assure you this has been a difficult year for the Texas Rangers. Though already dealing with a myriad of injures and other matters, the last month of the season was actually a very satisfying time. Although the Rangers did not do what I really wanted them to do (play a game with all rookies similar to what the 1963 Houston Colt 45's … [Read more...] about Ramblings: Cup of Coffee Players Who Deserve a Card
Ramblings: Your Letters… and Your Card Designs
While listening to Beckett Radio tonight to hear my voice which was not made for radio in a best-of edition, I also realized that was perfect background for our latest edition of Letters to Rich's Ramblings. Our column about Steve Stroughter getting a rookie card in the 1982 Topps Traded set brought some interesting responses. It's funny and kind of sad how that column was … [Read more...] about Ramblings: Your Letters… and Your Card Designs
Ramblings: Looking for Some Fresh Cards That Never Were
One of the best things about being a collector these days is that you can get into the hobby at virtually any price point—from singles and sets that won’t cost you more than a fast food meal—or less—to cards and memorabilia worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. Amazingly, one of those levels is basically free. How can one build their own collection without spending a … [Read more...] about Ramblings: Looking for Some Fresh Cards That Never Were
Rich’s Ramblings: Reader’s Thoughts on Topps Archives Possibilities
Once again, my inbox included some feedback from some prior editions of Ramblings. There's no shortage of passion for baseball cards among collectors. Even though not everything they tell the card companies is glowing praise, the reaction is good news for Topps because the worst thing that can happen when you own a business is that the customer stops caring. This time in … [Read more...] about Rich’s Ramblings: Reader’s Thoughts on Topps Archives Possibilities