Opening Day is a time of renewal for baseball fans. Winter is over, and as John Fogerty sang in his 1985 hit, “Centerfield,” “We're born again, there's new grass on the field.” “You always get a special kick on Opening Day, no matter how many you go through,” Yankees Hall of Fame outfielder Joe DiMaggio said. “You look forward to it like a birthday party when you’re a kid. … [Read more...] about Baseball Cards of Some Greats Who Made History on Opening Day
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Opening Day Record-Setters and Their Rookie Cards
The long wait ended Sunday and baseball’s multi-day Opening Day festival continues Monday with 12 games on the docket. Some players just seem to perform better during the first game of the season. We thought we'd take a look at a few Opening Day records and the rookie cards of the players responsible for setting them. Most Opening Day Starts Tom Seaver’s big league … [Read more...] about Opening Day Record-Setters and Their Rookie Cards
Topps Opening Day Box Break Still Fun
Many times when there are questions on the Sports Collectors Daily Facebook page about "value" in boxes I refer back to the 2014 Opening Day release as an example of providing excellent value for the dollar volume involved. The 2014 boxes had serial numbered parallels and we even pulled a relic card of Torii Hunter who is still a very popular player. As usual, we also had … [Read more...] about Topps Opening Day Box Break Still Fun
Topps Opening Day to Return in March
Long-time collectors of new releases have long complained about the high cost of many of today’s products but there is still an affordable option for those who can do without a lot of bells and whistles or want to introduce their kids to the hobby. 2015 Topps Opening Day Baseball will mark the return of the annual issue that’s priced at around $35 per 36-pack box. A full … [Read more...] about Topps Opening Day to Return in March
Card of the Day: For The Wizard, Life Begins on Opening Day
If you work in a place that observes federal holidays, you probably wish they were spaced out a little better. Many of us wish there was not such a long time between Presidents Day in February and Memorial Day in May. That’s a three-month period without that little extra “bonus” day off along the way. So, when I heard about the initiative to make Opening Day a national … [Read more...] about Card of the Day: For The Wizard, Life Begins on Opening Day
Topps Opening Day to Return in 2014
As the calendar page changes to November and the holiday season approaches, another baseball season has ended with the Red Sox once again being crowned World Series champions. With the start of the 2014 season months away it is appropriate to remember the quote of the immortal Rogers Hornsby: "People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. … [Read more...] about Topps Opening Day to Return in 2014
Topps Hopes to Cash in on Chipz Product
Topps has announced plans for a new disc-shaped baseball product set to debut next spring. 2013 Topps Chipz seems to be more kid-oriented or at least aimed at the budget-minded collector. The pog-like cards will be part of a game and there will be a game board in each $1 foil pack. Exactly how it'll be played hasn't yet been revealed. Like in its Opening Day set, however, … [Read more...] about Topps Hopes to Cash in on Chipz Product