In 1993, Baseball Cards Magazine wondered if the hobby’s best days were behind it. A fascinating snapshot of a very different market.
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A Spring 1983 hobby classic from Lew Lipset exploring the stories, rarities, variations, and enduring mysteries behind the legendary T206 set.
Keith Olbermann’s 1985 deep dive into Topps proof cards remains one of the hobby’s earliest and most comprehensive guides to these elusive collectibles.
Bob Lemke's 12 page scrapbook dedicated to 1955 Bowman remains one of the finest vintage card articles ever published.
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.
A 1984 look at some of Reggie Jackson’s rarest cards, including the famous 1977 Topps Orioles proof and elusive Pepsi issue.
A 1992 look at how auctions, new money, and competitive bidding began reshaping the memorabilia market—and why it feels so familiar today.