Spring training in 1971 washed over baseball fans with a wave of relief, assuring them that the strange dream world they had endured for nearly a year was finally over. The mighty Baltimore Orioles reported to their Miami base that February flashing the confident smiles of World Series champions, intent on helping the game recover from the shock of the Amazin' Mets' run to … [Read more...] about 1971 Topps Baseball Set Was a Dark Ride for Collectors
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Hall of Fame Election Makes a Star Out of 1969 Topps #237
Not too many Hall of Famers, even those who later become managers after their playing career end have basically only one card as a player. Even George "Sparky" Anderson has two Topps cards, one in 1959 and one in 1960. A notable exception to this is one of the three managers selected as part of the Veteran Committee’s vote for 2014 induction. The three “veterans” who will be … [Read more...] about Hall of Fame Election Makes a Star Out of 1969 Topps #237
Abdul-Jabbar Teams With Amazon.com for New Athlete Autograph Venture
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is in the memorabilia business. The Basketball Hall of Famer, along with Iconomy Multi-Media & Entertainment, have opened Starguard Collectibles (SGC), which will license and sell authentic, autographed merchandise directly from players. Showtime Laker teammates Byron Scott, Michael Cooper and AC Green, as well as UCLA alum Bill Walton will join … [Read more...] about Abdul-Jabbar Teams With Amazon.com for New Athlete Autograph Venture
eBay Card of the Day: Mattingly’s Best Rookie Card Spurs ‘What if?’ Discussion
Every generation of baseball fans have their "what-if's". For Cubs fans of the 1960's and early 1970's the question might be what if Ken Hubbs’ plane had stayed in the air and for Rangers fans about 10 years ago the question might be what would Ruben Mateo's career had been if he had suffered a freak injury which destroyed his running ability? However, for New York Yankee … [Read more...] about eBay Card of the Day: Mattingly’s Best Rookie Card Spurs ‘What if?’ Discussion
3 New Hall of Fame Managers Generate Rookie Card Interest
There were two Hall of Famers on the 1968 New York Yankees. One was Mickey Mantle. The other? Fans couldn’t have guessed at the time. This new guy? The third baseman? Ha! That’ll be the day. He once threw across the diamond to Mantle to complete a triple play but he'll be lucky to last two years. Yet 45 years later, here was Bobby Cox, sitting in a chair at … [Read more...] about 3 New Hall of Fame Managers Generate Rookie Card Interest