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Hank Aaron’s First Bowman Card (1955)

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Scott

It would be some 20 years before “Hammerin” Hank Aaron became the all-time home run king.  His rookie card was released one year earlier by Topps. It was now 1955, when “‘Dem Bums” from Brooklyn would be crowned World Series … Continue reading →

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1887

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Scott

Not too far back, I picked up an 1887 N28 Allen and Ginter Charles Comiskey baseball card (some would say tobacco card) graded PSA 3 on eBay for about $600.  A fair price, in my own estimation.  This led me … Continue reading →

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Baseball Card News This Week – February 19, 2010

Posted on February 19, 2010 by Scott

Mr. Cal Ripken speaks about the Million Card Giveaway and collecting baseball cards as a young Orioles fan. A  1914 Federal League baseball card of Guy Zinn is being sold online. Zinn is said to be the first batter ever at Fenway … Continue reading →

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Best Baseball Card by Position – Left Field

Posted on October 1, 2009 by Scott

Teddy Ballgame, aka Ted Williams, was the easy pick here for the best baseball card of a left fielder. Little factoid though: Did you know that Carl Yaztremski (also a left fielder for the Red Sox) had a higher Hall … Continue reading →

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Best Baseball Card by Position – Shortstop

Posted on September 29, 2009 by Scott

It should come as no surprise to any reader of this blog, that the best baseball card of a shortstop is quite possibly the most famous baseball card in our hobby. The T206 Honus Wagner, one of the rarest and … Continue reading →

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Best Baseball Card by Position – Catcher

Posted on September 11, 2009 by Scott

You often see articles about the best player at each position. Who’s the best catcher, third baseman, etc. Well, how about taking a look at the best baseball card by position? Not the best player and their best baseball card … Continue reading →

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