Major League Baseball stepped outside of America's borders as part of its expansion plans in the late 1960s and the Montreal Expos came into existence along with the San Diego Padres, Kansas City Royals, and the ill-fated Seattle Pilots. Topps was on top of getting fans in most of these markets cards featuring players from the new teams into their flagship 1969 set, but … [Read more...] about Cartes de Baseball: Collecting the Original Montreal Expos
Rusty Staub
Icons Draw Interest in Goldin Sale
Ruth. Mantle. Jordan. The usual suspects were among the most sought after names in Goldin Auctions’ October Legends catalog, which wrapped up early Sunday morning. A 1952 Topps Mantle graded SGC 86 (7.5) was at the top of the list when the final results were tabulated, selling for $125,205. An autographed 1959 Mantle game jersey also drew a crowd of … [Read more...] about Icons Draw Interest in Goldin Sale
Rusty Staub Collection Includes Championship Rings, Photos with Presidents
Championship rings, trading cards, awards, photos with former Presidents and other personal memorabilia from former major leaguer Rusty Staub are being offered through Goldin Auctions. The collection features 18-lots of memorabilia from the six-time All-Star who played 23 seasons for five different teams including the Colt 45's/Astros, Expos, Mets, Tigers … [Read more...] about Rusty Staub Collection Includes Championship Rings, Photos with Presidents
How the Hall is Displaying the Kendrick Collection
by Bruce Markusen COOPERSTOWN, NY--A museum exhibit about iconic and rare baseball cards is sure to capture the attention of this author. When the exhibit happens to be featured here in Cooperstown, there is simply no excuse for me to miss it. The temporary exhibit, titled The Ultimate Set, features 25 of the most intriguing cards contained in the remarkable personal … [Read more...] about How the Hall is Displaying the Kendrick Collection
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