As families pulled the baseball cards from the packages of hot dogs in the southeast Michigan summer of 1953, they had to be hoping that maybe it was the start of some telepathic connection that would turn the team's fortunes around. It wasn't exactly turning into a banner year. The Tigers never did right the ship, finishing in sixth place, a whopping … [Read more...]
1940 Michigan Sportservice Detroit Tigers Photos Ushered in Championship Season
The 1939 Detroit Tigers were a mostly forgettable team. After winning the 1935 World Series and recording back-to-back second place American League finishes, the Tigers quickly began to slip into mediocrity. The 1938 team stumbled to a fourth-place finish, replacing Hall of Famer Mickey Cochrane, who was the team's manager. In 1939, things were even worse. Even though the team … [Read more...]
1935 Detroit Free Press Supplements Put the Detroit Tigers in the News
In the mid 1930s, the Detroit Tigers rode a wave of success in the American League. From 1934 through 1937, the team never finished below second place in the American League and was one of the best teams in all of baseball. That four-year stretch was culminated with successful back to back trips to the World series in 1934 and 1935. In 1934, the Tigers narrowly lost the … [Read more...]
Ty Cobb Highlights 1908 Brush Automobile Postcard Set
While much of the focus in early 20th century card collecting is often on tobacco and caramel cards, another type of card was all the rage at the same time -- postcards. Many postcard sets (as well as a slew of individual postcards) were produced in the early 1900s. Even though many of those are generic issues not featuring actual players, a good many did include pictures of … [Read more...]
Notes: Zion Zooming; Cardinals Collecting; Comer’s Career
He hasn't played an NBA game yet but one year of college basketball is all it took for hoop heads to go all in on Zion Williamson. The 19-year-old has the body and skill set of an NBA veteran and his powerful dunks were must see TV last season. A pair of his game-worn shoes from last November's Maui Invitational sold for nearly $20,000 last week. His first … [Read more...]
Popular ‘Play Ball!’ Exhibit Returning To Detroit Institute Of Art
Baseball players have been known to take curtain calls. The Detroit Institute of Art is doing the same thing, reprising its popular “Play Ball” series. “Play Ball! Transforming the Game, 1876-2019” is the sequel to the successful exhibit held last year at Detroit’s venerable art museum, which was founded in 1885. This year’s exhibit, which begins Saturday and runs … [Read more...]
Notes: LeBron Playoff Jersey Hits $39K; Triple-Signed NOW Card Gone in a Flash; PSA Milestone; 1968 Tigers Collector
It’s not the last Cavs jersey he will ever wear—but might be one of the last. LeBron James’ jersey from Cleveland’s loss in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals sold for $39,575 Thursday night. Eighty-three bids were entered in the auction, which began July 3. James recorded a double-double in the May 23 loss at TD Garden. While not exactly … [Read more...]
Complete T206 Set, Other Baseball Memorabilia Going on Display in Detroit
A large exhibition of rare baseball cards, memorabilia and artwork is planned for the Detroit Institute of Arts beginning late next month. "Play Ball: Baseball at the DIA,” will be on view March 30–Sept. 16. The exhibition features artworks from the DIA’s collection as well as rare baseball cards collectibles from the Rochester, Michigan-based E. Powell Miller … [Read more...]
Topps Creates Exclusive Cards for Charity Autograph Program
Topps has created special edition baseball cards for the Detroit Tigers Foundation and its Autographs For a Cause program. The cards were given to players participating in the program, who sign them in exchange for a flat fee of $15-$25 plus shipping with all proceeds going to the player’s favorite charity. Players will match the amount of money collected through … [Read more...]
Tiger Fixture: Alan Trammell Baseball Cards
Alan Trammell turned 59 on Tuesday. It seems like he should be older. After all, Trammell first appeared on a baseball card in the 1970s. Truth is, he was just a kid when he made his big league debut several months earlier—a 19-year-old from Garden Grove, CA—who would form one of the most memorable double play combinations of … [Read more...]