With more than 18,000 players in its history, baseball has seen its fair share of tragedies. From Addie Joss and Ray Chapman to Harry Agganis and Darryl Kile, the list is, unfortunately, a pretty long one. Oscar Taveras may be most fresh in our minds but sad endings have been part of the game since the 19th century. Here are 15 cards, offered in chronological order, of … [Read more...] about 15 Baseball Cards of Players Who Met Tragic Endings
Oscar Taveras
Ramblings: Imagining the Hobby Without the Internet
One of the great changes in the sports collectibles hobby, as well as in just about any phase of life, is the ever-growing influence of the internet. I think I read recently that for most people who carry the brand new iPhone, the power and memory of the computer within the phone is far greater than the more standard desktop machines of less than 20 years ago. Some of the … [Read more...] about Ramblings: Imagining the Hobby Without the Internet
Oscar Taveras Collector Donating Auction Proceeds to Family
A long-time St. Louis Cardinals fan who was building a memorabilia collection of the team's top prospect, Oscar Taveras, has consigned the nine items into the Goldin Auctions 2015 Winter Auction scheduled for January 12, through February 6, 2015 at www.GoldinAuctions.com. The consigner, who acquired the items just days before Taveras' death, has made arrangements to donate his … [Read more...] about Oscar Taveras Collector Donating Auction Proceeds to Family
Oscar Taveras Cards, Autographs Still Slated for 2014 Topps Heritage High Number Set
2014 Topps Heritage High Number Baseball is set for release this week. The 100-card boxed set will return for a third year with each box including an autograph from one of 30 players including the late Oscar Taveras, who was killed in a car crash last month. Taveras is also in the base set. Red ink autograph versions will be limited to 10. Again this year, the product will … [Read more...] about Oscar Taveras Cards, Autographs Still Slated for 2014 Topps Heritage High Number Set
What’s Hot in the Shop: Ambulance Chasing
As I looked forward to this week, I was all set to write on about one of the most exciting spans of the year. When else in the year can you enjoy MLB, NBA, NFL and NHL games all in the same few days? Seriously, this is a sports fan’s dream come true with the NFL in full swing, the World Series in all its glory, the NBA tipping off and getting to the point where you can … [Read more...] about What’s Hot in the Shop: Ambulance Chasing
2013 Leaf Trinity Baseball Set for Release; Company Purchases Non-Sport Brand from ITG
Leaf has released its final baseball product of the year and completed a purchase of another manufacturer’s brand. 2013 Leaf Trinity Baseball starts shipping this week with three specific elements: “Pure (Glass) Autographs,” a 49-player, multi-tiered lineup (60-25-5-1) showcasing the top prospects with stunning, glass-style transparent cards featuring all on-card … [Read more...] about 2013 Leaf Trinity Baseball Set for Release; Company Purchases Non-Sport Brand from ITG