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.
Posts published in “The Hobby Library”
Scans, stories, and history from a lifetime of collecting hobby literature.
A 1991 look inside Perez-Steele Galleries, Dick Perez’s artwork, and the Hall of Fame postcard sets that captivated collectors.
A 1984 look at some of Reggie Jackson’s rarest cards, including the famous 1977 Topps Orioles proof and elusive Pepsi issue.
Bert Sugar’s 1975 essay revisits the making of The Sports Collectors Bible, blending history, thanks, and a tribute to a growing hobby.
A fascinating 1992 look at second-year cards, rookie card pricing, and which future Hall of Famers collectors were targeting three decades ago.
A fascinating 1993 look at the minor league team sets collectors believed were destined to become hobby treasures.
A 1992 look at how auctions, new money, and competitive bidding began reshaping the memorabilia market—and why it feels so familiar today.