by Chris Harris Although the first series will not hit the streets until next month, Topps is giving collectors a sneak peek at the second series of 2012 Topps Baseball. Series Two is tentatively scheduled for release in early June, and Hobbyists can expect another golden overdose. The 330-card base set will include a heavy helping of players who have changed teams in … [Read more...] about 2012 Topps Series Two Baseball Preview and Checklist: Even More Gold
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Collector Who Cornered Part of Pujols Rookie Card Market Opts to Liquidate
One savvy collector has decided that the magical 2011 World Championship run of the St. Louis Cardinals and their future Hall of Fame first baseman provides the perfect storm to unload what the auction house is calling the greatest collection of Albert Pujols rookie cards ever assembled. “Just 1,000 copies of the 2001 Donruss Elite Pujols card were ever printed,” said Chris … [Read more...] about Collector Who Cornered Part of Pujols Rookie Card Market Opts to Liquidate
Editor’s Blog: Gehrig’s Last Glove…Well Maybe Not; Ohio State Memorabilia Scandal
It was one of the most hotly contested items in the famous Barry Halper baseball collection auction. Now, though, the claim that a glove purported to be the last one ever used by Lou Gehrig is being called into question. A report by Dave Gob of MEARS, the Milwaukee-based authenticator, indicates that it wasn't possible for the glove sold in the auction to be the same one … [Read more...] about Editor’s Blog: Gehrig’s Last Glove…Well Maybe Not; Ohio State Memorabilia Scandal
1919 World Series Pin Shines Light on Daubert
While much of the focus on the 1919 World Series surrounds the Chicago White Sox and gambling conspiracies, the Cincinnati Reds organization touts its title with enthusiasm. The recent consignment of a 1919 World Series pin--forerunner to the World Series ring--is lobbing a little more love at the team that history kind of forgot. As we revealed last month, Robert Edward … [Read more...] about 1919 World Series Pin Shines Light on Daubert
They Like Ike: Davis New Mets’ Memorabilia Man
If the first month of the season is any indication, David Wright seems to be on the way back to being...well...David Wright. But overall, the star power on the Mets lags well behind their New York neighbors. Enter Ike Davis. He didn't come up with Jeter-like hype, but the slugging first baseman is getting his chance to show what he can do and seems to be making the most … [Read more...] about They Like Ike: Davis New Mets’ Memorabilia Man