My vintage card of the week: The 1958 Topps Willie Mays. This isn’t my most valuable Mays card, but it is probably my favorite looking Mays card. I just love the blue background on this card. Growing up, I always heard that Mays was grouchy, so I love the soft smile shining through in this portrait, proving that reputation was a media caricature.

My vintage card of the week: The 1958 Topps Hank Aaron with autograph. The Hammer is one of my three main PC guys. I have his full run of base Topps cards, but I didn’t have an autograph until about six months ago. Outside of the RC, the ’58 has always been my favorite Hank card, and when I saw this ’58 with the beautiful signature, I just had to have it. I love the colors of the card; and I love the youth in Hank’s face, with most of his greatness out in front of him. And I love the vertical signature here that fits the card perfectly.

1958 Topps Sluggers Supreme Ted Kluszewski & Ted Williams

1958 Topps Ernie Banks - Mr. Cub

What a great card. So glad I targeted one of these before he passed away. Arguably the best RB in the NFL ever (at least top 3), these are so condition sensitive and centering sensitive. So finding one with good eye appeal, clean bold auto and an inscription were key for me. A permanent piece in my personal collection.