Category Archives: Players

2011 World Series Game 1 Starters

Your probable 2011 World Series Game 1 starting pitchers will be C.J. Wilson for the Rangers pitching in St. Louis against Chris Carpenter.  Here are some of the best cards to collect of each of these World Series starters. C.J. … Continue reading

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Hank Aaron’s First Bowman Card (1955)

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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The Next Yankee to Reach 3,000 Hits?

There was a lot of hype around two New York Yankees recently. Both Yankees were in the news for different achievements just prior to the midsummer classic. Each one has been a career Bronx Bomber. One is a guaranteed future … Continue reading

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Mariano Rivera Cards To Collect Now

1)  Mariano Rivera’s 1992 Bowman Rookie Card This card, graded PSA 9, has sold on eBay recently for $65 and up.  In a gem condition the card will go for well over $100.  This is Rivera’s most iconic card, depicting … Continue reading

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David Ortiz Rookie Card

What David Ortiz rookie card is selling for the most money on the Bay lately?  His Topps Chrome card which also features Richie Sexson?  Nope.  How about his Upper Deck SP rookie card (is this his actual Upper Deck RC?)? … Continue reading

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Duke Alumni Baseball Cards

It’s hard to believe that Duke is not advancing to the elite 8 in the NCAA basketball tourney this year.  It seems like they get there every year.  Well, as talk about Duke basketball winds down for 2011, I thought … Continue reading

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