World War II veteran Burke Waldron created a national buzz last season when the 92-year-old fan jogged out to the mound at Safeco Field and delivered a pretty strong ceremonial first pitch before a Seattle Mariners game. How about that first pitch from 92-year-old WWII veteran Burke Waldron? High-steppin' out there and then bringing the heat. … [Read more...] about New Address for WW2 Vet on 2016 Topps Update First Pitch Card
Topps First Pitch
2016 Topps First Pitch Set Includes Spieth, Porzingis, Singers
Hobby shops were slated to receive their shipments in time for Wednesday’s official release day but enough blaster boxes have been opened to piece together a 2016 Topps First Pitch checklist for Series One. First Pitch made its debut last year and earned plenty of media attention for its inclusion of celebrities from the world of entertainment and others deemed special … [Read more...] about 2016 Topps First Pitch Set Includes Spieth, Porzingis, Singers
Tom Willis Not Done Tossing Out First Pitches
Chances are you won’t meet a more extraordinary guy than Tom Willis today. If you collected Topps 2015 ‘First Pitch’ insert set, you may have seen him. Born without arms, the San Diego resident nevertheless learned to drive a car and do just about everything the rest of us can—including throw a baseball. Willis, who runs a video production company and does … [Read more...] about Tom Willis Not Done Tossing Out First Pitches
What’s Hot in the Shop: 2015 Topps Series One Party
There are certain days of card store ownership that stand out each year. There is the day after the Super Bowl when people are flocking in for whoever starred in the biggest game of the year. Black Friday and other promotional days always carry a larger significance because of the opportunity to reward collectors with freebies. My personal favorite is release day for the new … [Read more...] about What’s Hot in the Shop: 2015 Topps Series One Party