Jim Hegan’s Interesting Baseball Card Photo
A great shot shows more than just one of the game’s better defensive catchers.
1952 Topps
Mr. Team Could Have Been Captain America
Bob Elliott carried his teams through several tough seasons and would have undoubtedly brought the same intensity to the military if not for some wayward baseballs.
The Man with a Plan
Gene Hermanski came up with a plan to foil would be assassins of Jackie Robinson while also figuring out to get into almost every major issue of early 1950s baseball cards.
The Most Successful Politician in ’52 Topps
The mayor of Fairmont City had some good baseball card appearances.
Al Rosen Was a Holy Terror to Pitchers
Al Rosen could have been one of the game’s all-time greats if not for a late start and a contract dispute.
The Okayest Card of Joe D’s Wingman
This guy had the number of opposing pitchers as well as Marilyn Monroe.
1952 Topps Bruce Edwards
Bruce Edwards got his shot at the major leagues after the Brooklyn starting catcher made a run for the border.