I picked up this 51 Monte Irvin 3 or 4 (or 5??) years ago at an antique mall in Niles, MI. I bought it raw knowing it would look sharp in a tux (and would probably grade out at a 1) and I was right! This is one of my many favorite cards.
In 1952 Topps began to dominate the bubble gum war, but the year before they released several cool sets, including this one, which features the greatest SS of all-time…
1952 Topps gets all the hype, but in 1951 Topps put out blue and red backs, Connie Mack and ML All-Stars, and these cool team cards (I prefer the dated variant)…
Hey hey - J.Hill here, broadcasting live from beautiful New Jersey. I’ve been obsessed with vintage baseball cards since ‘78 but my budget doesn’t allow for the classic cards most collectors chase. So, I go after beautifully designed oddball cards of second-tier greats, or anything featuring my Cincinnati Reds…