It’s easy to put together a list of the best Willie Mays cards. You start with his 1951 Bowman rookie card and 1952 Topps high number and slide up the calendar for a few more. It’s not rocket science. While those iconic cards representing the first 12 months of his career are important, there are others that are worth owning-- and they’re not nearly … [Read more...] about 5 Cool Vintage Willie Mays Cards on a Budget
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Duke Snider Cards Spanned Parts of 3 Decades
While Yankee fans loved Mickey and Giants fans thought Willie was the best, Duke Snider baseball cards are what Dodger fans wanted in the golden era of 1950s New York baseball. In Brooklyn, he was known simply as the Duke, or the Duke of Flatbush. Edwin Donald “Duke” Snider was a mainstay for the Dodgers, a power-hitting center fielder who helped the franchise win five … [Read more...] about Duke Snider Cards Spanned Parts of 3 Decades
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