He remains the standard by which other pitchers are measured. Sandy Koufax had a 12-year career, but he didn’t really have a standout season until his seventh campaign, and only the last five years of his career got him into the Hall of Fame. But what an amazing five years they were. From 1962-66, he led the National League in ERA, three times leading the majors. He … [Read more...] about The Toughest (and Easiest) Sandy Koufax Cards to Find in High Grade
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1959-1962 Bell Brand Dodgers Baseball Cards Were Snack Food Bonus
They said goodbye to Brooklyn and moved across the country and for residents of southern California, the Dodgers were now all that and a bag of chips. Make that in a bag of chips, as in literally. One of the franchise's first endorsement deals was made with a snack maker. Bell Brand made potato chips and corn chips and for four seasons the company gave Dodgers … [Read more...] about 1959-1962 Bell Brand Dodgers Baseball Cards Were Snack Food Bonus
10 Great Sandy Koufax Cards
He was a bonus baby, snared by the Brooklyn Dodgers out of high school as a pitching prospect of enormous proportion. His big league debut came 60 years ago next month at age 19 and was over by age 30. Any list of the best Sandy Koufax baseball cards has fewer standard issues to choose from than you’d find of virtually any other Hall of Famer, but that would sell … [Read more...] about 10 Great Sandy Koufax Cards
Notes: SGC Lowers Costs; Koufax Selling Direct; ATL Show; Big Brady Pull; Panini on Retail Situation; Cubs Love Cards
After being inundated with orders earlier this spring after PSA suspended most services, SGC raised the base rate for trading card authentication and grading from $25 to $75 per card. Fast forward a little over five weeks and they say they’re not only caught up but have lowered the cost to $30 with a turnaround time of 20-25 business days. Cards valued at $1,500-$3,499 … [Read more...] about Notes: SGC Lowers Costs; Koufax Selling Direct; ATL Show; Big Brady Pull; Panini on Retail Situation; Cubs Love Cards
The Original Dodger Bulldog – A Look at 5 Classic Don Drysdale Cards
Don Drysdale pitched during an era where intimidation was as much a part of the game plan as video rooms and data analysis are now. Today, the sheer admission of intentionally throwing at a hitter can land a player a suspension--one reason it’s a question that is often side-stepped in press conferences by both players and managers. During Drysdale’s career, he embraced this … [Read more...] about The Original Dodger Bulldog – A Look at 5 Classic Don Drysdale Cards
Analyzing the Population of High-Grade Sandy Koufax Cards
His mainstream cards are easy to track and the checklist isn't a long one. The lingering, painful arm injury that ended his career also kept his cardboard to a minimum but he remains one of the most popular post-War Hall of Famers. You know his rookie cards can be pricey but how about the career run of Sandy Koufax cards? Which of the primary cards from his … [Read more...] about Analyzing the Population of High-Grade Sandy Koufax Cards
Sandy Koufax 1963 Game Jersey Sells for $429,625
A game-worn 1963 Sandy Koufax Los Angeles Dodgers road jersey sold for $429,625 on Saturday night in Goldin Auctions' 2018 Spring Online Auction. "The rarity of Koufax game-worn memorabilia combined with its impeccable authenticity and the fact that it was from perhaps his greatest season when he captured the Cy Young, N.L. MVP Award and the World … [Read more...] about Sandy Koufax 1963 Game Jersey Sells for $429,625
Lost Childhood Collection of All-Star Autographs Discovered
He thought they were gone forever, tossed out or lost with other childhood keepsakes. Then Al Mead got a phone call. A cousin in Florida was going through some boxes and discovered a pair of old notebooks that he knew belonged to his baseball-loving relative. Inside were autographs Al had collected as a young boy in Boston back in the early 1960s. “I … [Read more...] about Lost Childhood Collection of All-Star Autographs Discovered
Collector Gives Hundreds of World Series-Related Items to Alma Mater
In 1943, baseball World Series programs featured cover photos of soldiers and sailors overseas listening to baseball games. In the 1968 series, Cardinals’ center fielder Curt Flood was blamed for a misplayed ball but went on to change the game forever with his campaign for player free agency. And in 2004, the Cardinals’ loss seemed inevitable against the curse-busting … [Read more...] about Collector Gives Hundreds of World Series-Related Items to Alma Mater
2018 Topps Tribute Baseball Preview and Checklist
Topps has announced 2018 Topps Tribute Baseball, which they are describing as "the first premium trading card release of the MLB season." Once again, Tribute will include a mix of current players, legends, and rookies with a March release date. Here is what you can expect in a pack, box, and/or case. 2018 Topps Tribute Basics Each pack will contain two … [Read more...] about 2018 Topps Tribute Baseball Preview and Checklist