Dave Winfield’s 1952 Topps Predecessor
Walt Dropo was drafted by pro baseball, basketball, and football teams.
CardBoredom
Ruben Sierra Was Invincible
The salsa musician / designated hitter seemingly had a force field protecting him from getting hit by pitches.
Sosa’s Weirdest Home Run
An inside the park home run from a guy who didn’t steal a single base that year?
Tiger Woods’ Golf Buddy Is a Good Pitcher
You may not have seen the last of John Smoltz as an athlete.
Kenneth David Raffensberger: Longest Name in the ’52 Topps Set
“Rosinbagger! You’re going into the game.” – A Cubs manager, probably
This Was Almost Earl Torgeson’s Final Card
Torgeson had a near miss with death in 1953, one that may have influenced a later hobby.
1993 Finest: Terry Pendleton
Tons of World Series appearances and a trip down memory lane with mid-1980s Donruss.
Ron Gant Gets Cheated
Kent Hrbek, the great grandson of a Philadelphia legend, and even Ron Gant himself are why he can’t have nice things.