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Stat Back Evolution

May 17, 2011 By Rich Mueller

If they were record albums, we'd call them the "B" side. Once upon a time, they were just as important as the front. To some, they still are. Larry Granillo of Baseball Prospectus dug through cards from the early 1950s to the present day to glean how card companies presented player data on the backs of their annual issues. How much has changed and how much innovation … [Read more...] about Stat Back Evolution

1971 Topps Baseball: 40 Years Later

March 24, 2011 By Rich Mueller

by Diane Carter If you want to buy cards which retain their value in any economy, the 1971 Topps baseball set is one you will want to place high on your to-buy list. This treasured set had several innovative features at the time and is one that you will rarely find in mint condition. Because collectors are constantly trying to update individual cards in their sets, 1971 … [Read more...] about 1971 Topps Baseball: 40 Years Later

Signed Berra Photo Presented to Prez

August 31, 2010 By Rich Mueller

He could have mailed it...but it's unlikely the specially autographed photo of Yogi Berra and Jackie Robinson would have made it into he hands of President Obama. You might remember our August 20 story about the New Jersey man's quest to turn the photo over. Last week, Murro got his chance when the Obamas vacationed on Martha's Vineyard. Positioning himself at the front … [Read more...] about Signed Berra Photo Presented to Prez

2010 Tristar TNA Wrestling Icons Box Break

August 31, 2010 By Rich Mueller

By Rich Klein First, we'd like to thank Mandy Fuerst of Tri-Star for arranging to put us on the Tri-Star media list and we look forward to reviewing all of the company’s forthcoming products. We recently received a review box of the 2010 Tri-Star TNA Wrestling Icons. The TNA Icons product is a nice, simple product and each box is serial numbered on the front. With … [Read more...] about 2010 Tristar TNA Wrestling Icons Box Break

2010 Obak Baseball Review

August 30, 2010 By Rich Mueller

by Rich Klein One of the great not-so-hidden success stories continuing in sports card hobby is how Tri-Star continues to thrive even as the hobby and the economy continues to evolve. One of the main reasons is that much of the leadership of Tri-Star, beginning with their boss Jeff Rosenberg grew up as card collectors and hobbyists. An example of Tri-Star's abiding … [Read more...] about 2010 Obak Baseball Review