One of the six 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle cards graded PSA 9 (mint) has a new owner--at a new record price. Late Thursday night, the card offered through Heritage Auctions sold for $2.88 million including the buyer's premium. It's the most ever paid for a post-World War II trading card. Owned for about two years by collector/dealer/former NFL lineman Evan Mathis, … [Read more...] about Record Price for Mint 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle
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Stories in Rosen’s ‘True Mint’ an Invaluable Part of Hobby History
When we shared the news of Alan Rosen’s death late last month, I realized I had never read the second of his two books, called “True Mint”, published in 1994 and written with the help of T.S. O’Connell. I ordered a copy, knowing I’d probably heard some of the stories before but still feeling a little nostalgic for what was a truly remarkable era. About two-thirds … [Read more...] about Stories in Rosen’s ‘True Mint’ an Invaluable Part of Hobby History
Baseball Card Pioneer Alan Rosen Dies
Alan “Mr. Mint” Rosen, who became the hobby’s most widely known personality as a brash, cash-wielding dealer in the 1980s, died Thursday morning. Believed to be in his early 70s, he had been battling illness for several years. Rosen sold copy machines and antiques until 1982 when a visit to a card show spurred him to focus exclusively on baseball … [Read more...] about Baseball Card Pioneer Alan Rosen Dies
Recalling Two of the Hobby’s Major Figures
It was not that long ago when the highlight of any sports collector’s week would be when a new Mastro Auctions catalog arrived. Just to see some of the history that was being sold was amazing and the company did its best to create descriptions for each lot that, while often over the top, did whet your appetite for sports history. The photography of some of the major lots made … [Read more...] about Recalling Two of the Hobby’s Major Figures
Rich’s Ramblings: Of Old Willow Grove Days
by Rich Klein In many ways, these have been some of the most enjoyable articles I have ever written. I have enjoyed reading your comments and to those who have emailed me, thank you so much. And to those who are enjoying these rambles through time, there is plenty more to ramble about in the near future. One of my other interests involves performing some work for my … [Read more...] about Rich’s Ramblings: Of Old Willow Grove Days