1997 Bowman Chrome Baseball drew collectors' attention right from the first inning, offering a higher end, premium look and upgraded chromium take on the standard 1997 Bowman Baseball set. It wasn't the first time Bowman offered a chrome style as the mid-1990s Bowman's Best sets featured similar technology. It was also very similar to what the hobby had already seen from the … [Read more...] about 1997 Bowman Chrome Baseball Launched Brand’s Immeasurable Rookie and Prospect Card Influence
Roy Halladay
Hobby, Fans, Players Mourn Halladay’s Death
Former pitching great Roy Halladay was killed Tuesday when his private plane plunged into the Gulf of Mexico off the west coast of Florida. He was 40 years old. Halladay spent 16 years in the major leagues, pitching for the Toronto Blue Jays and Philadelphia Phillies. In 2010, he pitched a perfect game and followed that with a post-season no-hitter. Halladay was one … [Read more...] about Hobby, Fans, Players Mourn Halladay’s Death
Top 5 Alternative 1990s Rookie Cards
by Chris Harris One of the enduring legacies of baseball cards in the 1990s was the proliferation of new brands. Unlike their brethren, 90s hobbyists had more than one (or three) annual sets to collect. With this explosion of new product, came with it new options and new rookie cards. While many of the rookie cards of the era have become iconic, those weren’t the only … [Read more...] about Top 5 Alternative 1990s Rookie Cards
2011 Topps Lineage Set for Summer Release
Topps' year-long 60th anniversary celebration will take a new twist in August when the company releases 2011 Topps Lineage. The new product showcases some of Topps' classic designs while including the autographs and relic cards modern era collectors have come to expect. The company released preliminary information and some sample images Tuesday. Boxes will cost dealers … [Read more...] about 2011 Topps Lineage Set for Summer Release
Halladay No-Hitter Jersey Heading for Hall of Fame
Roy Halladay has worn the title of 20-game winner, All-Star and Cy Young Award winner. Now, the jersey Halladay wore during his historic no-hitter in his post-season debut on Wednesday is headed to Cooperstown. Halladay became the second pitcher to record a no-hitter in the post-season when he blanked the Cincinnati Reds in Game One of the National League Division Series … [Read more...] about Halladay No-Hitter Jersey Heading for Hall of Fame
Baseball Hall Adds Dozens of Items
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum has already received several pieces of memorabilia from the 2010 season. The Hall has released the list of items that managed to escape the open market by being scooped up and tagged, then donated to the Cooperstown Shrine. Among the items now in the Hall's archive are: A ball from Ubaldo Jimenez’s no-hitter on … [Read more...] about Baseball Hall Adds Dozens of Items
Topps Opening Day Halladay Generating Media Buzz
Media in Philadelphia and sports bloggers around North America have caught on to the latest Topps error card. The #89 card in the company's 2010 Opening Day set features pitcher Roy Halladay, who will, of course, suit up for the Phillies this year. As is often the case, Topps had to rush to get the cards printed in time for spring training so a little graphic artistry was … [Read more...] about Topps Opening Day Halladay Generating Media Buzz