The Mantle Figure of the ’90s
For some time I struggled trying to identify Griffey’s place in the hobby. It turns out he was the Mickey Mantle of my generation in multiple ways.
1993 Finest Refractors
Story Time with Al Martin
A bright future in politics probably lies in the future of this Pirates outfielder.
Good Memories of Tim Wakefield
He was never the top pitcher on the Red Sox, but he eventually became the fans’ favorite.
Steve Avery, 1993 Finest, and a New Car
My mom’s favorite player pitched a ton of innings for Atlanta in the early 1990s.
Great Expectations and Unexpected Rarities
The refractor card of a #1 draft pick turns out to be one of the most elusive.
Tommy Greene Showed Rings are Earned in the Regular Season
His career peaked at just the right moment to send the Phillies to the World Series.
Best Base Thieves in ’93 Finest
Sort through the 1993 Finest checklist. Who do you trust to swipe a base when it really counts?
Japanese Baseball Success and a Case of the Pafko Effect
Condition rarity keeps collectors interested in the card of a player who once dominated Japanese baseball.