Topps continues its tradition of bringing a late-season version of its Heritage set to collectors. 2022 Topps Heritage High Number, scheduled for release on December 7, continues the simple design the original 1973 Topps baseball card set. Hobby boxes will continue to have one hit and one box loader. The hit could be an autograph or a memorabilia card, and there will be … [Read more...] about 2022 Topps Heritage High Number Set Continues 1970s Nostalgia
Nolan Ryan
Million Dollar Nolan Ryan Collection Now on Display Through New Jersey School
The largest and most diverse collection of Nolan Ryan cards and memorabilia is now on display in New Jersey. As we reported earlier this year, the collection of more than 15,000 items was donated to Stockton University of Leo S. Ullman, an avid Ryan collector. A new “pop-up” exhibit comprising some of the items is now open, with items spread across five different … [Read more...] about Million Dollar Nolan Ryan Collection Now on Display Through New Jersey School
Collector Donates Massive Hoard of Nolan Ryan Memorabilia to University
A New Jersey man who saw a sign for a baseball card show in the 1990s, decided to pay a quick visit and went on to amass the world’s largest and most varied collection of Nolan Ryan cards and memorabilia is donating it all to a local university. Leo Ullman, a real estate investor from Egg Harbor, has turned his 15,000 item collection worth over $1 million to Stockton … [Read more...] about Collector Donates Massive Hoard of Nolan Ryan Memorabilia to University
Notes: Ullman’s Ultimate Ryan Collection; Ruth Lives on at Yankee Stadium; Tucker’s Gear Already at Football Hall
To say Leo Ullman is a Nolan Ryan collector is like saying Joey Chesnutt eats a few hot dogs once in a while. The octogenarian from New York has over 13,500 Ryan items in his stash, including over 8,500 cards (1,250 of which are signed). MLB TV’s Carded recently paid a visit to his home to check out the collection and how it came to be (be sure to watch the video at the … [Read more...] about Notes: Ullman’s Ultimate Ryan Collection; Ruth Lives on at Yankee Stadium; Tucker’s Gear Already at Football Hall
8 Great 1980 Topps Baseball Cards Beyond Rickey Henderson
Rickey Henderson’s 1980 rookie card is a thing of beauty, no doubt. Displaying Henderson trademark crouched batting stance, it’d be a nice card even if it wasn’t extremely valuable. High-grade versions of the future Hall of Famer and Oakland Athletic great’s 1980 Topps card cost way more than you’ll pay for a typical complete set. Rickey’s rookie is the first card you … [Read more...] about 8 Great 1980 Topps Baseball Cards Beyond Rickey Henderson
Christy Mathewson, Nolan Ryan Items Highlight Huggins And Scott Spring Auction
Memorabilia from two of the greatest right-handed pitchers in major league history — 60 years apart — is up for grabs in the Huggins and Scott 2019 spring auction, which ends Thursday. A check signed in 1922 by Christy Mathewson and a 1982 “Tequila Sunrise” game-used autographed jersey of Nolan Ryan are the highlights in the auction, which will close beginning with the … [Read more...] about Christy Mathewson, Nolan Ryan Items Highlight Huggins And Scott Spring Auction
Huggins & Scott’s February Auction Loaded With Vintage Lots
Vintage cards will be plentiful when the first Huggins & Scott auction of 2019 begins Feb. 1. The auction will run through Feb. 13, with a 30-minute rule beginning that night at 11 ET. There will be a large assortment of pre-war and post-World War II cards. The early 1900s cards will include rare 1911 Jones, Keyser & Arras cabinet cards that feature Hall of Famers … [Read more...] about Huggins & Scott’s February Auction Loaded With Vintage Lots
Ryan Rookie Card: A Hobby Icon Turns 50
2018 will mark several anniversaries in the world of sports card collecting. For me, it starts with the 1968 Topps Nolan Ryan rookie card. 1968 Topps Nolan Ryan Rookie Card As a young collector growing up, Ryan was the first true player that I actually collected. While a Mets fan, I still gravitated towards Ryan and his gaudy strikeout numbers. That was probably aided by the … [Read more...] about Ryan Rookie Card: A Hobby Icon Turns 50
1973 Topps Candy Lids Offered Sweet Chance For Collectors
The 1970s were a quirky time for baseball card collectors. There were so many oddball choices: scratch-off s, 3-D, comics, posters, cloth stickers, Supers, Pin-Ups, stamps and puzzles and magazine panels. And that’s just from Topps. Perhaps one of the more unusual offerings is the 1973 Topps Candy Lids. This oddball set was part of a tub of bubble gum that weighed .095 … [Read more...] about 1973 Topps Candy Lids Offered Sweet Chance For Collectors
Angels Collection Featured At California Airport
You’ve heard of “Angels in the Outfield.” Now, collectors in southern California--or those passing through-- can enjoy Angels in the airport. To honor the 56th season of Angels baseball, John Wayne Airport in Orange County is presenting a “Calling All Angels” exhibit in the Vi Smith Concourse Gallery. The exhibition is owned by the Angels and will be on display through July. … [Read more...] about Angels Collection Featured At California Airport