Very excited to grab a Larry Doby auto! What a player and a true baseball pioneer! I just learned yesterday that he was the first black ballplayer to hit a home run in the World Series! I’ve ended up with a decent collection of his cards and will continue to hunt for more.

Pretty excited to add this Luke Easter auto to the collection. Fun addition to the Easter collection and another Negro League great autograph

Luke Easter was a heck of a player who made it to the Indians after his prime, but still put up big numbers. He’s one of a few fellas to ever hit a home run to center at the old Polo Grounds - they called his homers “Easter Eggs.” I have a run going of his cards, but this is the nicest one so far and one of my nicest cards period. I’m also a fan of the 1952 Bowman set - I love the artwork. This one glows! One of my favorite cards.

1953 Mother's Cookies #54, Piper Davis. ⭐
Piper Davis was a trailblazing and pivotal figure in baseball history, both as a standout player in the Negro Leagues and as a mentor who helped shape the future of the game. As a star infielder and manager for the Birmingham Black Barons in the 1940s, Davis not only led his team to success on the field but also played a crucial role in developing young talent—most notably a teenage Willie Mays. His leadership, skill, and integrity bridged generations and exemplified the resilience and excellence of Black baseball during a time of segregation. Davis’s legacy lives on as a symbol of mentorship, perseverance, and the enduring impact of the Negro Leagues.

Happy Thursday friends and card folk. 🌞
Have a great day! 👊