For the eighth consecutive year, Kellogg's produced a baseball card set for collectors with cards being included in its popular boxes of cereal. While much remained the same from previous years, an infusion of a few big name players and continued design changes helped the 1977 Kellogg's issue stand out from prior releases. 1977 Kellogg's Basics Kellogg's stuck with its … [Read more...] about 1977 Kellogg’s Set Highlighted By New Players, Design Changes
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1975 Kellogg’s Set Featured Smaller Cards But Larger Set
Having returned to its customary 3D look in 1974, Kellogg's continued that with their 1975 baseball card set. As a whole, not much changed in the 1975 Kellogg's set from the previous year as the company had an established formula for creating its trading cards. However, there were some differences as well as a few variations to keep things interesting. 1975 Kellogg's … [Read more...] about 1975 Kellogg’s Set Featured Smaller Cards But Larger Set
1974 Kellogg’s Baseball Set Brought 3D Back
In 1973, Kellogg's abandoned its traditional three-dimensional look on its baseball card sets, which initially spanned from 1970 to 1983. The company must have gotten the memo that collectors missed the popular lenticular-style look as they returned in time for the 1974 Kellogg's set, which was available via a mail-in offer. The two-dimensional cards distributed by Kellogg's in … [Read more...] about 1974 Kellogg’s Baseball Set Brought 3D Back
1973 Kellogg’s Set Broke With Tradition
It was enough to make youngsters do a double take. What happened to the 3D look? The 1973 Kellogg's baseball card set, a two-dimensional release, was the lone exception to their standard issues produced from 1970 to 1983. These cards were available to collectors via a mail-in offer. 1973 Kellogg's Basics Kellogg's switched things up in 1973 with the primary change being the … [Read more...] about 1973 Kellogg’s Set Broke With Tradition
1972 Kellogg’s Sets Offered Collectors Best Of Current And Former Players
In 1972, Kellogg's produced its third consecutive set of 3D baseball cards. But unlike past years, the manufacturer pleased both young and old fans with the creation of two sets. The first was a standard 1972 Kellogg's issue featuring current players while the second was a smaller set of all-time greats. 1972 Kellogg's Basics Kellogg's primary set in 1972 was a bit different … [Read more...] about 1972 Kellogg’s Sets Offered Collectors Best Of Current And Former Players
Five Thurman Munson Oddball Favorites
In the 1970s, Thurman Munson was a fan favorite and All-Star catcher for the New York Yankees. Unfortunately, his life tragically ended on August 2, 1979. A licensed pilot, Munson was practicing take-offs and landings with a new aircraft near his Ohio home when he crashed short of the runway and a fire broke out. He was only 32. Munson baseball cards are … [Read more...] about Five Thurman Munson Oddball Favorites
Rickey Henderson Cards Remain A Bargain
If you're looking for one of the biggest bangs for your buck when it comes to 1980s stars, Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson fits the bill. With his long career now in the rearview mirror, Henderson's career achievements continue to make even diehard stats junkies do a double take. Most fans already know that he hit the most leadoff home runs in major league history (81), but … [Read more...] about Rickey Henderson Cards Remain A Bargain
Remembering Schmidt’s Titanic Single In 1974
It might have been the highest — and certainly the hardest — hit single in major-league history. In the first inning of a June 10, 1974, game at the Houston Astrodome, Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Mike Schmidt stepped into a Claude Osteen fastball and sent it rocketing toward the center field seats. To the 9,487 fans in attendance, the Houston broadcasting team and … [Read more...] about Remembering Schmidt’s Titanic Single In 1974