Dawn of the Jet Age
“Jet Propelled Sam” gets into 1952 Topps just as the first commercial jetliners take to the skies. Both changed the world.
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Let’s Help 1DogCollector Find All the 1Dog Refractors
Some refractors are more difficult to find than others as player collectors hoard the shiny cards. I did my part to assist one such collector in his goal of locating multiple copies of his favorite card.
An Experience With a Mislabeled Greg Maddux Refractor, PSA, and eBay Authentication
Uh oh. The true story of what happened when a problematic card slips past PSA and eBay’s guardrails.
Joe Adcock: Architecture, Protection, 336 Home Runs That Counted and One That Didn’t
Tracking down the skyscraper randomly adorning the background of this 1952 high number.
A Mets Uniform Keeps This Refractor Looking Odd
I can’t get over how odd Eddie Murray looks in a New York jersey.
White Sox Pitcher Luis Aloma Founded a Cultural Institution
Aloma founded one of the most famed nightclubs of the era, providing a home away from home for an entire generation.
Bill James Was a Craig Biggio Fan Before It Was Cool
Nobody championed the appreciation of Craig Biggio as loudly as the great Bill James. He backed off once the rest of the sport finally started to appreciate this unique player.
Joe Rossi Finally Makes It
A high number gets added to the collection, featuring a player with more minor league hits than Pete Incaviglia got in the majors.
The Team Owner/League Official/Congressman in 1952 Topps
The most famous Mexican player prior to the arrival of Fernando Valenzuela.