Topps turned a gorgeous full-color Sam McDowell image into a tiny black-and-white afterthought—missing a chance to create a truly iconic 1963 card.
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From the post-war boom to the junk wax era and beyond.
Grading data suggests the 1984 Fleer Update print run likely exceeded 10,000—perhaps closer to 15,000 sets.
Topps skipped hockey cards in 1982-83 and 1983-84—was it poor sales, sticker profits, or both? Here's a closer look at the possible reasons.
The original Hank Aaron photo used for his 1955 Johnston Cookies card was auctioned in 2021, and it’s sitting on eBay today.
A gorgeous 1975 Topps Baseball uncut sheet with Brett & Yount rookies turned up at the 2025 NSCC, and it’s a collation goldmine.
The 1962 Topps Johnny Edwards card showcases more of its original artwork than most postwar issues, making this larger-than-usual flexichrome even more special.
Only 21 signed 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle cards are in PSA's Pop Report. Here's a look at the ones I've tracked down.