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Killer Kelleher 24 Sep 2009 | 08:12 am
Mick Kelleher Third Baseman-Shortstop, Chicago Cubs 1981 Topps #429 Topps Fact: Mick was nicknamed "Killer" by his teammates. GMT Fact: Mick is the first killer to be named firstbase coach for the NY...
Come out and Play 21 Aug 2009 | 08:35 am
Ross Baumgarten Pitcher, Chicago White Sox 1981 Topps #398 Topps Fact: Picked up victory in Major League debut, Aug 16, 1978. GMT Fact: A year later he starred as Vermin in The Warriors. About Vermi...
Zorn Star 20 Aug 2009 | 07:59 am
Jim Zorn Quarterback, Seattle Seahawks 1981 Topps #125 Topps Fact: Jim has learned to play the violin. GMT Fact: More recently, Daniel Snyder taught him to master the 'Skin flute. Follow @HHReynolds...
SI Reflects on the Begining of the End 20 Aug 2009 | 07:20 am
Last week Topps put its proverbial foot on Upper Deck's throat. This week, SI takes a look at the story behind the card that became the Alpha and Omega of the sports card industry. The Last Iconic Ba...
Paul Lukas at the National Sports Collector Convention 7 Aug 2009 | 01:30 am
Uni Watch's Paul Lukas highlights some of the most interesting collectables at the National Sports Collector Convention. Follow @HHReynolds on Twitter.
NYT: Topps Gets Exclusive Deal With Baseball, Landing a Blow to Upper Deck 7 Aug 2009 | 01:23 am
Via Watchdog's Neil Best at Newsday: Interesting story by Sandomir of the Times regarding MLB signing an exclusive deal with Topps for baseball card rights. I had forgotten people still buy baseball...
Gay Collector's Cards to be on Display at Gay Community Night at Citizens Bank Park 25 Jul 2009 | 01:59 am
Not that there's anything wrong with that... From the Philadelphia Gay News: For Bob Szwajkos, baseball is more than just an American pastime; it’s his family’s pastime. The openly gay Bucks County...
Remembering World League Football with Pro Set 1 Jul 2009 | 01:08 pm
Stan Gelbaugh Quarterback, London Monarchs 1991 Pro Set #704 Pro Set Fact: Named World League's offensive most valuable player after leading London Monarchs to title in 1991. GMT Fact: Named World Le...
Video: I Got Baseball Cards 1 Jul 2009 | 06:45 am
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Pro Softball's First Superstar 20 Jun 2009 | 02:16 am
Jerry: What happened? Kramer: Well, you know, we were playing a game and, you know, I was pitching, and I was really throwing some smoke. And Joe Pepitone, he was up, and man that guy, you know, he w...
