What Re:Leaf Brings to the Discussion
I’m two years late in writing this. Brian Kappel’s writing brings readers up to speed on the ’49 Leaf baseball card set and pushes them to explore the next chapter of this set’s story.
Set Collecting
The Great 1948-1949 Leaf Debate Is Settled
They’re 1949, not 1948, but it doesn’t matter. You’re about to start worrying about your Ken Griffey, Jr. rookie.
“Mid” Century: 1952 Topps Demographics
This set included much more demographic data than previous baseball cards, including some real oddities like eye and hair color. Based solely on this information, which name in the checklist can claim the total of “most average ballplayer?”
You’re Supposed To
Faye Throneberry and I grew up in entirely different worlds. I never knew high school could be optional.
Filling in the Blanks with Johnny Kucab
Another budget high number joins the 1952 Topps set building project. There is some blank space on the back for collectors to consider.
The Argument I’m Not Making (Except Maybe I Am)
I would not have voted for Mike Garcia to be inducted into the Hall of Fame, but I absolutely would want him to at least be in the conversation when ballots are printed. Time for an argument.
Gallows Humor in the Bullpen
I’ve never seen the movie Fargo, but I have seen a guy in a wood chipper. After that alarming note, I feel I have some explaining to do.
Every Team Needs a Catcher (or Four, or Five…)
1952 Topps is overflowing with catchers, even if they didn’t stay in one place very long.