When spring training gave way to cold early-season games in April of 1965, veteran baseball fans probably figured they were in for some changes in the new season. The vaunted New York Yankees had made it to the World Series the year before, but their foundation was cracked and aging. On the other side of the continent, the Los Angeles Dodgers had somehow slid to seventh place … [Read more...]
2010 Topps National Chicle Review
By Rich Klein The National Chicle name is very important in sports card history although the set best known under that name consisted of just 36 cards in the one football set produced back in 1935. The company made its initial entry into the baseball card market with its 1934-36 Diamond Stars baseball set, done in art deco style. Topps has purchased the rights to the … [Read more...]
2010 National Chicle Baseball Short Print List Revealed
Yes, Virginia there are 2010 National Chicle Baseball short prints. Topps says cards #276-329 in the recently released baseball product are short printed and can be found at the rate in one of every four packs. The short printed cards are part of three unique subsets: Retired Stars Revisited, Vintage Veterans and Rookie Renditions. The all-painted Topps Chicle … [Read more...]
Umps Show Softer Side in Auction
Major League Umpires have gotten into the auction business, but the umps' efforts are strictly for charity. A Major League Baseball shirt signed by President Barack Obama during last year's All-Star Game is one of more than 100 items up for grabs in the UMPS CARE Charities online auction. The President met with the Major League Baseball umpiring crew prior to the … [Read more...]
Reds Tickets Honor Topps Cards
Cincinnati Reds season ticket holders got a little dose of the baseball card hobby when their season tickets arrived this month. The team's ticket design focuses on classic Reds cards through the years, with players who made their mark on the team in one way or another being honored with their Topps card on the face. The images include Chuck Harmon's 1954 card, which … [Read more...]