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Though the Fatima cigarette brand was relatively late to the party in distributing baseball cards, they made a lasting impression with their team cards issued in 1913. Fatima was a brand of cigarettes first introduced by the Liggett & Myers Tobacco Company in the 1870s. They were marketed as “an exotic blend of Turkish tobaccos” …
Set Spotlight: 1913 T200 Fatima Cigarette Team Cards Read More »
In 1988, Paul Sumner and Bill Hemrick hit a major obstacle on their way to starting the Upper Deck Company. They wanted to manufacture a better baseball card. One that looked better than cards made by Topps, Fleer, and Donruss, and also one that wouldn’t be as easy to counterfeit. By the mid-1980’s, counterfeit baseball …
The forgettable relief pitcher from 1988 that made millions for Upper Deck (and himself) Read More »
Early 19th and 20th Century baseball cards often feature players that did not make a huge impact on the game. It’s just a matter of numbers… not every baseball player is going to be a Hall of Famer. For every Ty Cobb, there’s a Heinie Heitmuller, a Kid Madden. and a George Magoon. But at …
This vintage baseball card features a player and team that never existed Read More »
When thinking of legendary, all-time great hockey players, let’s be honest… Steve Shutt is probably not the first that comes to mind. Unless you are a die-hard hockey veteran, or a long-time fan of the Montreal Canadiens, you probably don’t think about Steve Shutt before thinking of players like Wayne Gretzky, Bobby Orr, or Mario …
The fall of 1956 was a hinge moment for American football. Thanks to a television agreement between the NFL and CBS that took effect that year, and thanks to the emergence of powerhouse teams like the New York Giants and Chicago Bears, American audiences across the the nation were quickly falling in love with football. …
At long last, MLB opening day is here! It’s been a frustrating road, given all the tumultuous labor negotiations, but all of that is finally behind us. Today and tomorrow, all across America, Major League Baseball games will be played for first time since the Atlanta Braves captured their 4th World Series Championship back in …
Opening day is here! Here’s three modern baseball cards to watch Read More »
Today’s edition of “The Greg Morris Impact” demonstrates the value increase of a 1975 Topps #500 Nolan Ryan in near mint condition sold by GMC on March 29th. Quick reminder: no one gets a better sales price for your sports cards like Greg Morris Cards. A while back we looked at the GMC impact on …
Greg Morris Impact: Near Mint 1975 Topps #500 Nolan Ryan Read More »
Phil Esposito was a Hall of Fame center for the Boston Bruins from the 1960’s and 1970’s. He dominated goal scoring in the NHL for many years, setting many records that would eventually be broken by Wayne Gretzky. In his era, Esposito was the touchstone for all NHL forwards when it came to offensive output. …
Two oddities on Phil Esposito’s 1971-72 OPC hockey card Read More »
The baseball card collecting hobby has seen a resurgence of popularity over the last several years. Part of it due to the pandemic slowing life down for much of America, part of it due to a penchant for nostalgia in our society. But let’s be honest: most of it is due to the potential monetary …
When it comes to pre-war baseball cards, there’s no shortage of beautiful illustrations. From turn-of-the-century tobacco cards to the iconic 1933 Goudey set, early baseball card design infused vivid illustrations of players with detailed backgrounds, a combination that popularized the medium. Action shots were plentiful, encouraging the holder of the card to imagine the talents …
