It’s been 50 years since the “Impossible Dream” season of the Boston Red Sox. And what a pennant race the Red Sox won that year. Rising from a ninth-place finish in 1966, the Red Sox waged a tight battle for the American League pennant in 1967 with the Minnesota Twins, Detroit Tigers and Chicago White Sox, finally nailing down the flag on the final day of the season. A … [Read more...] about 1967 Topps Red Sox Stickers Recall ‘Impossible Dream’ Season
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1961 Topps Football Set Included Stars of Both Leagues
It took several years before the National Football League would acknowledge the upstart American Football League, but Topps saw an immediate chance to cash in. Fleer produced an AFL set in 1960, but in ’61 Topps marketed a 198-card set with players from both leagues. Fleer followed suit, and 1961 was the only season where two companies produced cards from both leagues. The … [Read more...] about 1961 Topps Football Set Included Stars of Both Leagues
Topps Sticker Box Break Takes You Back
Sometimes, opening a box helps one to return to their roots as a collector. When I was in the midst of opening the 2015 Topps Sticker box my wife commented “well if there are no autographs or memorabilia cards I really don't want to open this.” She is an example of someone who has only opened packs in the last few years and never did understand the joys of "got him, need him, … [Read more...] about Topps Sticker Box Break Takes You Back
Don’t Sleep on World Cup Soccer Stickers Phenomenon
Over the years it has been without controversy that more Americans played soccer than actually followed the sport on its international stage. The AYSO (American Youth Soccer Organization) boasts 50,000 teams and over 500,000 players. Of course, on the international stage the sport is known as “football.” Different attempts at sparking interest in the sport have come and … [Read more...] about Don’t Sleep on World Cup Soccer Stickers Phenomenon