As baseball grew in popularity in the United States during the first part of the 20th century, there was an equal amount of excitement and growth for the game in Cuba. Players moved freely between the two countries to play professional baseball. Many Major League players got their start in the Cuban League. This was especially true for American players from the Negro League who … [Read more...] about The Elusive Post-Revolution Cuban Baseball Card Set: 1971 Cuban National Team Aventuras El Vengador
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1952 Topps Eddie Mathews is One of Era’s Most Desirable
Eddie Mathews may bring up the rear in the 1952 Topps set but it's got a lofty place in Topps' debut series for several reasons. First, card #407 represents Mathews’ rookie card. Second, it’s in the ultra-tough last series. Third, as the last card in the set, it was often at the bottom of the pile. Many kids kept these cards in rubber bands which took its toll. High grade … [Read more...] about 1952 Topps Eddie Mathews is One of Era’s Most Desirable
The Upside of the Modern Baseball Card
“As awareness of scarcity grows, both museums and private collectors face a ‘last chance’ situation every time a major work comes up for sale. Fearing they may never have another opportunity to add a certain artist or period to their collection, they purchase without consideration of past prices.” -- Don Thompson, The $12 Million Stuffed Shark: The Curious Economics of … [Read more...] about The Upside of the Modern Baseball Card
Vintage Baseball Card Find Began on Roadshow
“The Louisiana Find” generated a good deal of buzz when it first surfaced last year. An older gentleman from the south had inherited some vintage baseball cards and finally checked into seeing what they might be worth. He knew they were about a century old, but he didn't know quite how rare some of them were. There were a total of 94 cards but included were some very … [Read more...] about Vintage Baseball Card Find Began on Roadshow
Strasburg Driving Shop Sales…Everywhere
The most rare cards issued so far have been sold, but even run-of-the-mill Stephen Strasburg rookie cards are selling like hotcakes as baseball moves toward the All-Star break. More are being issued, thanks to Topps' exclusive deal and collectors' appetites for new product. While dealers hope the hype isn't just that, they do see the interest spreading into the hobby as … [Read more...] about Strasburg Driving Shop Sales…Everywhere