It’s probably fair to say that almost every collector retains at least one program in their collection, regardless of their overall hobby preferences. Unlike some collectibles, programs are sort of interactive, with a little something for everyone inside: interesting articles, unique pictures, statistics and great advertisements. Some programs are even known to … [Read more...]
Fill ‘er Up: 1971 Arco Sets Are a Sizeable Bargain For Regional Collectors
Arco was looking to establish itself as a new face in American gasoline in 1971, and what better way to win over some sports-minded customers than with a baseball promotion? Today, the oversized 1971 Arco baseball sets are among the most memorable regional sets of the era, even if only a few teams are represented. The company itself was not old; in fact, Arco came about … [Read more...]
Newly Discovered 1960 L.A. Examiner Lakers Set Includes Rookie Cards of West, Baylor
Basketball cards have been red-hot lately, and with the increased interest in mainstream vintage basketball sets, which are few in number from 1949 to 1969, collectors often turn their attention to rare (and frequently obscure) regional and local issues to fill the voids, such as, the 1960’s Kahn’s Weiners set or the 1961 Bell Lakers set. One recently uncovered issue, the … [Read more...]
Hey, Who’s That Guy Guarding Elston Turner in the 1985-86 Wendy’s Denver Nuggets Set?
While Fleer was still in the process of acquiring the NBA’s trading card rights and Star Company was in its final year of production, collectors in the Denver area could find Michael Jordan on a trading card they picked up while grabbing a combo meal. Like seemingly every other basketball card set or single card, this one’s starting to pick up steam. The 1985-86 … [Read more...]
Mickey Mantle Headlines Rare 1959 Oklahoma Today Set
In 1959, a rare baseball card set was issued by a regional magazine called Oklahoma Today. Here's a closer look at these unique cards from an unlikely source. About the 1959 Oklahoma Today Set The focus of the magazine, of course, is on the state of Oklahoma. It has been known to cover anything and everything in the state with regards to tourism, restaurants, famous people, … [Read more...]
Topps, Utz Chips Team Up for 2020 Baseball Card Set
You can quell your snack fix and cardboard fix in one purchase again this year. The 2020 Utz Chips baseball cards are starting to hit packages in selected areas of the country, thanks to the Hanover, PA-based company's partnership with Topps and status as MLB's "official salty snack." As it did with last year's debut set, Topps created the cards, which are … [Read more...]
Stapled, Stamped and Punched: 1960 Lake to Lake Braves Were Designed to be Traded
As a new decade approached, a popular Wisconsin dairy company nestled near the shore of Lake Michigan was looking for a marketing edge. A partnership with the popular home state big league baseball team brought the 1960 Lake to Lake Milwaukee Braves baseball cards to life: two lives actually. These were meant to be traded back to the company for something … [Read more...]
Packers, Area Law Enforcement Team Up for 37th Annual Card Set
The first one was produced when James Lofton and John Jefferson were catching passes from Lynn Dickey, Jan Stenerud was doing the kicking and Bart Starr was coaching. Law enforcement agencies in northeastern Wisconsin haven’t stopped producing an annual set of Green Bay Packers trading cards since that 1983 season. The 2019 Packers police set is now out with cops … [Read more...]
1969 Citgo Portraits Set Captures Youthful Enthusiasm Of Miracle Mets
It has been 50 years since the New York Mets stunned the baseball world by winning the 1969 World Series. This week marks a big anniversary for the franchise: On Sept. 10, 1969, the Mets took over first place in the National League East for good. It was part of an amazing month for the Amazin’s. During a 25-game stretch from Sept. 6 through Sept. 28, their pitching staff … [Read more...]
1976 Goofs Set Featured Satchel Paige, Daffy Dean Autograph Cards
During the mid-1970s, the Tulsa Oilers had a minor-league card set that was sponsored by Goofs and included a Daffy pitcher. The 1976 Goofs Pants Tulsa Oilers set had several attractive lures for collectors. Originally sold by the team for $5, it’s worth much more now but difficult to find. Of the players who were on the roster of the St. Louis Cardinals’ … [Read more...]