Ted Zanidakis’ 1986 Baseball Cards article dives into the 1953 Bowman Color set.
Post War Cards
The 1973 Topps set is full of quirks—errors, airbrushing, and odd photos. Here are six entertaining examples that make it unforgettable.
Marshall Fogel explores Mickey Mantle’s cards in this first part of his 1992 three-part series.
In 1981, Donruss and Fleer challenged Topps’ monopoly, sparking bold marketing battles that reshaped the hobby and fueled the 1980s baseball card boom.
Heritage’s 1961 Fleer basketball uncut sheet reveals why cards #1–6, all right-edge cuts, are tougher in high grade despite equal print runs.
Steve Barber’s 1960 Topps card was tightly cropped, losing much of the original artwork’s presence.
Rare 1930s Huskies Club brochure features Lou Gehrig as the president, promoting cereal prizes after his switch from Wheaties to General Foods.