Every picture tells a story. That’s an old Rod Stewart song, but a 1941 baseball card also has a mysterious tale behind it. Picture this: It’s like a message in a bottle. On the back of a 1941 Double Play card is a note written by John R. Lawsky of Athol, Massachusetts. “Who ever gets this card, bring it to 30 Fairview Ave. and as a reward you will get 5 … [Read more...] about Finding John Lawsky: Message on 1941 Double Play Ball Card a Fun Vintage Mystery
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1956 Topps Mantle Stolen…But Not For Long
It was bad enough when a flood sent water pouring through a home in Wellesley, Massachusetts. A big mess forced the family to call a company from a nearby community to conduct clean up operations. They didn't anticipate that the clean up would be quite so thorough. We're not sure why a Massachusetts family would have a 1956 Topps Mickey Mantle on display. A Yankee in … [Read more...] about 1956 Topps Mantle Stolen…But Not For Long
1949 Leaf Set Confounded Collectors
It's a vintage set full of superstars, Hall of Famers and short prints--but 60 years after they came out of wax packs, the 1949 Leaf baseball cards are still a little confusing. … [Read more...] about 1949 Leaf Set Confounded Collectors