Last August, I brought to light that Topps recycled photos on 20% of their vintage baseball team cards from 1951-1980. Then in November, I introduced a Who’s Who database highlighting players and staff featured in those 500+ cards. Now, in an effort to tie up loose ends and put a bow on this enjoyable and enlightening project, I’m sharing with readers the team photos Topps … [Read more...] about Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda: Vintage Baseball Team Photos Topps Left Out
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Can’t Miss Holiday Gifts for Baseball Card Collectors
Admit it. You’ll take the books. The clothes are OK. The gift card? Whatever. But they're not really what you want are they? You’d really prefer there be nothing under the Christmas tree except baseball cards this year, right? Sometimes, it’s hard to express just exactly what you want, though. Especially to a non-collector. … [Read more...] about Can’t Miss Holiday Gifts for Baseball Card Collectors
Roll Call: All-Time Topps Vintage Baseball Team Cards Roster Revealed
A few months ago, I shared with the collecting community the identities of almost all the players and staff on over 500 Topps vintage baseball cards from 1951-1980. As a result of finding hundreds of matching photos and rosters of these teams on the internet, many intriguing findings came to light. If you missed it, I recommend you read that 8/10/23 article before reading the … [Read more...] about Roll Call: All-Time Topps Vintage Baseball Team Cards Roster Revealed
Slow and Steady Wins Race to Build a Great Vintage Collection
There are still plenty of “old school” baseball card collections residing in homes across North America. Usually pieced together over many year by avid hobbyists who quietly go about collecting complete sets, their genesis wasn’t in the value of it all but rather the thrill of the hunt and the satisfaction of completing a goal, whether it took weeks, months, years or … [Read more...] about Slow and Steady Wins Race to Build a Great Vintage Collection
Dusting Off the Rookie Cards of Some Unsung Stars
As it pertains to borderline Hall of Famers, articles making an argument for who the next “Ted Simmons” should be have been written in many spaces. Jim Kaat, Dick Allen, Dale Murphy, Lou Whitaker, Minnie Minoso et al, lead the cast of players whom every collector knows. However, in this piece I want to come purely from the standpoint of featuring great, largely forgotten … [Read more...] about Dusting Off the Rookie Cards of Some Unsung Stars
1963 Bazooka Baseball Set Had Star Power, Smaller Checklist
Topps packs weren’t enough for the most dedicated baseball card collectors in the early 1960s. Kids who really loved collecting, were crazy for cards—and had a few more nickels than the average youngster—had to have a box or three. The 1963 Bazooka baseball card series marked the fifth year for what had become an annual rite of summer. They remain popular, … [Read more...] about 1963 Bazooka Baseball Set Had Star Power, Smaller Checklist
Notes: Big Sales for Harper NOW Cards; Ocean City Show; Collector’s HOF Card Quest
Topps sold 12,387 Bryce Harper Phillies NOW cards in 24 hours between Sunday and Monday afternoon. That’s the third most regular NOW all-time behind the one they produced when Shohei Ohtani signed with the Angels (17,323) and another made for Aaron Judge's rookie home run record in late September 2017 (16,138). Topps also produced two more Harper cards … [Read more...] about Notes: Big Sales for Harper NOW Cards; Ocean City Show; Collector’s HOF Card Quest
1962 Salada-Junket Coins a Massive Vintage Issue
Despite not being traditional baseball cards, the 1962 Salada-Junket coins are heavily desired by vintage collectors. Here's a closer look at this unique set from the 1960s. 1962 Salada-Junket Coins Basics The 1962 Salada-Junket Coins were available in packages of Salada Tea and Junket Dessert products. These co-branded plastic coins featured baseball players from the major … [Read more...] about 1962 Salada-Junket Coins a Massive Vintage Issue
Rare Real Photo Postcard Of Willard Brown Up For Auction
Those who collect cards of Baseball Hall of Famers struggle when it comes to Willard Brown but there's a rare piece on the auction block this weekend. A potentially one-of-a-kind postcard originating in Latin America is up for auction. RMY Auctions has the unique item in their current Fall Premier Auction. Bidding has already topped $500 for the piece, which is dated to … [Read more...] about Rare Real Photo Postcard Of Willard Brown Up For Auction
Summer Reading: “An All-Star’s Cardboard Memories”
A new coffee table book brings the careers of dozens of baseball greats to life through their cards—and the memories of a former player. Authors Tom and Ellen Zappala, PSA executive Joe Orlando and Boston Red Sox Hall of Famer Rico Petrocelli will officially unveil An All-Star's Cardboard Memories at the National Sports Collectors Convention. The fifth volume in a … [Read more...] about Summer Reading: “An All-Star’s Cardboard Memories”