The Good DiMaggio
Three DiMaggio brothers played baseball in the 1940s. Dom DiMaggio was fantastic on the field and outshone his most famous sibling in off-field behavior.
1952 Topps Profile
The Brooklyn Dodger in Charge of the Yankees
Cyde King is wearing a Brooklyn cap in ’52 Topps. He had a bigger impact on the Yankees.
Power Behind the Throne
This is the guy that won the manager of the year award for Ted Williams.
Clutch Hitting; Unnecessary Pitching; and Lots of Minor League Bus Rides
The most clutch moment of Jack Phillips’ career took place in 1950 and it didn’t even get a mention on the back of his 1952 Topps baseball card.
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.
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.