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Mr. Mint: Alan Rosen is the King of Cards, the Duke of Dough, in the High-Stakes Baseball Card Game

February 2, 2026

In the July 4, 1988 issue of Sports Illustrated, Dan Geringer profiled Alan “Mr. Mint” Rosen as the junk wax era’s baseball card boom was rapidly accelerating. Already the hobby’s most recognizable figure, Rosen’s larger-than-life presence extended far beyond card shows and into mainstream media and pop culture. Given the piece’s influence and how often it’s been referenced since, I wanted to scan and share it here as a lasting hobby resource.

Mr. Mint – Sports Illustrated July 1988 Pages 78/79
Mr. Mint – Sports Illustrated July 1988 Page 80
Mr. Mint – Sports Illustrated July 1988 Page 81
Mr. Mint – Sports Illustrated July 1988 Page 82
Mr. Mint – Sports Illustrated July 1988 Page 84
Mr. Mint – Sports Illustrated July 1988 Page 86
Mr. Mint – Sports Illustrated July 1988 Page 88

Happy collecting!

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P.S. Here’s the issue’s cover and contents.

Sports Illustrated July 1988 – Cover
Sports Illustrated July 1988 – Contents Page 3

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