Leaf first tried its hand at a baseball card set in 1949. While that was a popular issue, the company wouldn't return to the baseball card market until 11 years later with the creation of black and white glossy cards distributed inside packages of...marbles. With Topps owning the rights to produce cards packed with gum, Leaf and its partner, Sports Novelties, Inc., … [Read more...] about 1960 Leaf Baseball Set Was One Year Wonder
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Ramblings: Moon Shots and Nickname Confusion
Last weekend marked the last Plano Card Show at the Southfork Hotel and we were a little part of history, too, as it was the last event ever held at the facility. Frankly, it was kind of bittersweet for me as the catering manager and overnight clerk made a point to come by and give me a big hug. They loved having us and we certainly enjoyed their hospitality. That type of … [Read more...] about Ramblings: Moon Shots and Nickname Confusion
Cards of Players Who Became Bigger Stars as Coaches, Managers
The sudden retirement of Steve Spurrier as South Carolina’s coach ends a truly innovative era in football — pro and college. He introduced the Fun ’n’ Gun offense, and Tuesday said that while he was “resigning” and not retiring, he believed it was time for him “to get out of the way.” The Head Ball Coach will be remembered mostly for work on the sideline, although he had a … [Read more...] about Cards of Players Who Became Bigger Stars as Coaches, Managers
Ramblings: 1959 Topps Rookie Cards Foresaw Future Managers
When I was reading the Facebook reaction to my article on the 1967 National League Batting Leaders card in which all three of the players pictured were from the Dominican Republic, my mind wandered back and started thinking about the 1959 Topps set and the rookies that were in it. To me, the ’59 set is truly a transition set, because it’s was the first one which featured over … [Read more...] about Ramblings: 1959 Topps Rookie Cards Foresaw Future Managers
Ex-Tiger Selling 1984 World Series Ring on eBay
Alan Trammell didn't start every game at shortstop during the Detroit Tigers' incredible 1984 season that ended with a World Series victory. Rookie Doug Baker was in the lineup four times and on 27 other occasions when he played elsewhere. Baker may not be one of the names that pops into your head when you think of that team--managed by Sparky Anderson. But like every … [Read more...] about Ex-Tiger Selling 1984 World Series Ring on eBay