Part Two of Dave Scott's 1991 feature on The Perez-Steele Galleries.
Post War Cards
Bill Walton dominated the 1977 NBA Finals, leading Portland to its first championship and earning a place in basketball card history with his 1977 Topps card.
From Baseball Cards Magazine (Fall 1983): “A Babe For Every Budget” notes Ruth isn’t just for deep-pocketed collectors—post-war issues keep his cards accessible.
Original artwork used for Lou Creekmur's 1953 Bowman Football card offers a rare glimpse into the production of one of the hobby's classic sets.
A look at how scarcity, history, and collector demand shape the market for Mickey Mantle's 1958 and 1959 Topps All-Star cards.
A 1991 look inside Perez-Steele Galleries, Dick Perez’s artwork, and the Hall of Fame postcard sets that captivated collectors.
A look at the vintage checklists on my collecting bucket list, from 1956 Topps baseball to 1986 Fleer basketball.