It has often been said that in life it’s not so much as to what you know but who you know. It’s especially true in the case of Hank Bentley. Now a successful song writer and producer of mostly Christian music living in Nashville, Bentley grew up in Texas during the late 1980s and early 90s as a big baseball fan. When he wasn’t playing with friends during … [Read more...] about Kiner’s Kindness: How Hall of Famer’s Wife Helped Young Friend Build Autograph Collection
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5 Underrated 1948 Leaf Baseball Cards
It's one of those sets that looks enticing. Jackie Robinson's rookie card. Stachel Paige's rookie card. Babe Ruth. Joe DiMaggio as card #1. And fewer than 100 cards in the entire set. Those chasing the 1948 Leaf baseball set soon find out that completing it is challenging and very expensive in anything less than poor condition. The single print … [Read more...] about 5 Underrated 1948 Leaf Baseball Cards
eBay Set of the Week: Ralph Kiner Bowman Collection
For New York Area residents of a certain age, the voices of summer for the 1970's were the grouping of New York Yankees and New York Met announcers. The Yankee broadcasters for most of the decade were Frank Messer, Phil Rizzuto and Bill White while the Mets voices were Ralph Kiner, Bob Murphy and Lindsey Nelson. Those three Mets broadcasters covered the team for the first 15 … [Read more...] about eBay Set of the Week: Ralph Kiner Bowman Collection
Ralph Kiner Cards a Big Part of Baseball’s Post-War Era
Hall of Fame outfielder Ralph Kiner died Thursday at the age of 91. Kiner, who spent most of his 10-year career (1946-55) with the Pittsburgh Pirates, hit 369 home runs and still holds the record for most homers by a player in his first five seasons. He had been a popular Mets broadcaster since 1962. For a player of his caliber from the era in which he played, Kiner’s … [Read more...] about Ralph Kiner Cards a Big Part of Baseball’s Post-War Era
A Guide to 1951 Topps Cards
Some collectors believe that the first Topps baseball cards were introduced in 1952 when the famous oversized player pictures hit the market including the Mickey Mantle rookie card. But while the '52 set was a most ambitious undertaking and for some, the set by which all other cards are judged, the 1951 Topps baseball card sets should not be ignored...and there was more than … [Read more...] about A Guide to 1951 Topps Cards
Mets Hall Heavy on Memorabilia
The New York Mets have compiled a collection of memorabilia as part of their new team Hall of Fame and Museum that will open Monday at Citi Field. The Mets Hall of Fame & Museum recognizes the greatest moments in club history and honors those who have left an indelible mark on the organization. The museum features significant artifacts, interactive exhibits, videos … [Read more...] about Mets Hall Heavy on Memorabilia