Spelling Mr. Maxwell’s Name
Charlie Maxwell sets the record straight on how to spell his name on his 1952 Topps card, one that gave him four different names. He personally added another nickname to the one in my collection.
1952 Topps
Reds Infielder / Top Salesman
Topps comic strips from the 1950s illuminate some interesting information.
Jim Hegan’s Interesting Baseball Card Photo
A great shot shows more than just one of the game’s better defensive catchers.
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.