A 1984 look at some of Reggie Jackson’s rarest cards, including the famous 1977 Topps Orioles proof and elusive Pepsi issue.
Posts published in “The Hobby Library”
Scans, stories, and history from a lifetime of collecting hobby literature.
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.
Not every Rookie of the Year becomes a legend—some burn bright for a season, then quietly fade into hobby obscurity.
A complete scan of The Trader Speaks, Vol. 2 No. 3 from January 1970. Early hobby coverage, including a nod to 1969–70 Topps basketball.