It’s said that if you do what you love, you’ll never work another day in your life. If that’s the case, Minnie Minoso wrote the book on having fun on the job. Having played major league baseball in five different decades (1940s, 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s), Minoso’s longevity epitomized his passion for the game. His debut came in 1949 with Cleveland, while his last major league … [Read more...] about Minnie Minoso – Nine Cards that Chronicle the Career of #9
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What Was Jim Hegan Doing in Outer Space in 1951?
Ask most collectors familiar with vintage baseball cards, and they will tell you that there are 324 cards in the popular 1951 Bowman set, which boasts the true rookie cards of Mickey Mantle and Willie Mays. While that is true, however, there is at least one more baseball card produced by Bowman that year that many are unaware of. See, while Bowman produced its popular … [Read more...] about What Was Jim Hegan Doing in Outer Space in 1951?
Bieber Fever: Shane Bieber, Topps Now Offer “Not Justin” Autographs
No, Shane Bieber isn't Justin's brother but the Cleveland Indians pitcher is starting to become a little more famous in his own right. It's partly because of his recent pitching (11-4 with three complete games) and partly because a Topps copywriter called him Justin on the back of his 2019 Stadium Club card. It was Shane himself who spotted the error on … [Read more...] about Bieber Fever: Shane Bieber, Topps Now Offer “Not Justin” Autographs
Notes: Kipnis’ Annual Game-Worn Toss; Topps News; New High-End Product
In Cleveland, it's become an annual tradition. Jason Kipnis grabs everything he's accumulated as a player over the course of the year, puts it all in a cart and wheels it out to a group of fans where he tosses it out to them, one shoe or batting glove at a time. Much of it is game-used but there are a few souvenir type items dished out as well. With the Tribe losing in the … [Read more...] about Notes: Kipnis’ Annual Game-Worn Toss; Topps News; New High-End Product
Blue Chip Players Featured in 1952 Indians Num Num Set
It’s a perfect name for a snack — Num Num. And in 1952, a Cleveland-based potato chip gave collectors a tasty regional set. “To eat them is to like them,” a newspaper ad touting Num Nums trumpeted in late 1942. In January 1943, ads proclaimed they were “Good to the last chip.” The Indians were pretty good, too. They won the World Series in 1948, and from 1951 to 1956 … [Read more...] about Blue Chip Players Featured in 1952 Indians Num Num Set
Hottest Francisco Lindor Prospect and Rookie Cards
After earning a pair of All-Star selections, a Gold Glove, a Silver Slugger and playing in a World Series, it might seem like he's been around awhile. The truth is, he's still a youngster and it's the promise of a long, productive career that has collectors hoarding Francisco Lindor rookie cards. An effervescent personality doesn't hurt. The Lindor File A … [Read more...] about Hottest Francisco Lindor Prospect and Rookie Cards
Jose Ramirez Rookie Cards Worth Watching
Fans in Cleveland know him, but "Jose Ramirez cards" don't often roll off the tongue when collectors discuss the hottest names in the hobby. That may be changing. The 24-year-old Ramirez already has several big league years on his stat line. A versatile player with switch-hitting ability, he's been called the Tribe's "offensive MVP" by Sports Illustrated. … [Read more...] about Jose Ramirez Rookie Cards Worth Watching
Topps Phases Out Chief Wahoo From Its Card Logos
It was a subtle, quiet move, but Topps has phased out the long-standing "Chief Wahoo" logo of the Cleveland Indians with the more generic "block-C" on most of its baseball cards this year. The Indians have come under increased pressure to remove the longtime logo, which depicts a red-faced, smiling Native American that has been called racially insensitive and … [Read more...] about Topps Phases Out Chief Wahoo From Its Card Logos
“The Boy Manager”: 5 Fun Cards Of Lou Boudreau
The Boy Manager would have been 100 on Monday. Lou Boudreau, who managed the Cleveland Indians to their last World Series title in 1948, was born July 17, 1917, in Harvey, Illinois. A Hall of Fame shortstop, he became the youngest manager in baseball history when he was hired for the 1942 season at the age of 24. Critics derided him as the “boy wonder” and the “boy manager,” … [Read more...] about “The Boy Manager”: 5 Fun Cards Of Lou Boudreau
1949-1950 Num Num Cleveland Indians Set Highlighted 1948 Champions
The Cubs' 108-year famine is over. The wait, however, goes on in Cleveland. Back in 1948, the franchise won its second (and most recent) World Series title. In 1949 and 1950, the Num Num snack company created a set of photographs of Indians players - most of whom were on that championship team from 1948. It represents about the only comprehensive trading card … [Read more...] about 1949-1950 Num Num Cleveland Indians Set Highlighted 1948 Champions