1957 Topps #279, Bob Thurman RC ⭐ MLB Pioneer
Bob Thurman had an extensive and successful baseball career before he was given a shot in the Bigs.
He was 38 years-old before he made his A.L./N.L. debut and before that he played for the Kansas City Monarchs in the Negro League.
But before that he was already legend in Puerto Rico, with three Caribbean World Series championships under his belt, a Puerto Rican League MVP Award in 1950-51, and a Dominican League MVP Award in 1954.
Bob Thurman is recognized as the all-time home run leader in the Puerto Rican winter league with 120 career home runs and is in the Puerto Rican League Hall of Fame.
Bob Thurman's brief MLB career is often overlooked today. Even when he got his MLB break he was not considered one of MLB's best players although he might have been if given a shot in his prime.

1957 Topps Rookie Cards (select) ⭐
I adore the 1957 Topps baseball card design.
I don't like the frequent off-centering and snowy background aspects, but when you get examples that overcome those shortcomings they are beautiful.
Here are some of my favorite RCs from that set.
The four on top are legendary Hall of Famers.
The four on bottom are color barrier trailblazers and one MLB Pioneer.
Have a great day!

Hopefully a few of you enjoy seeing these vintage Yankees cards as much as I enjoy owning them.

1957 Topps #125, Al Kaline ⭐ Mr. Tiger
Al Kaline is known as “Mr. Tiger” not just because of his Hall of Fame baseball career, but because of who he was as a person.
Kaline was a career Tiger, member of the 3,000 Hit Club, and a 10-time Gold Glove winner.
He was a feared but fair competitor, and a leader who played the game the right way. But what truly earned him the “Mr. Tiger” title was his humility, integrity, and loyalty off the field.

I haven’t shared a Hank for a while! The ‘57 Lefty Hank is an all-timer. I’m lucky to have found a pretty well-centered 3 a couple of years ago.