A look back at Pete Rose’s 1963 Topps rookie card contract and paycheck, as first offered in Bill Mastro’s 1995 National auction catalog.
Posts published in “Memorabilia”
Autographs, game-used gear, tickets, advertising, and cardboard-adjacent gems.
A Bazooka bubble-measuring ruler from the 1970s bubble-blowing contests appeared in a Lelands auction—and connects directly to one of Topps’ most iconic cards.
Rare 1930s Huskies Club brochure features Lou Gehrig as the president, promoting cereal prizes after his switch from Wheaties to General Foods.
A rare 1955 Dodgers World Series pennant and oversized team photo, framed together, immortalize Brooklyn’s first championship in grand, subway-series style.
Colorful late-1950s Bob Cousy P.F. Flyers wall mount, a rare early NBA display piece that sold for $506 in 1999.
National Bohemian beer ads featuring the 1958 Baltimore Colts capture championship glory and remain affordable, charming crossovers of football history and vintage advertising.
Gigantic late-1930s Coca-Cola display featuring Ty Cobb and Red Grange—an 80-inch die-cut stunner packed with stars and vintage Americana charm.