In October 1976, the two best catchers in baseball squared off in the World Series. The 1977 Topps #412 freezes them both in time—Johnny Bench receiving a throw at home plate, Thurman Munson barreling toward him.
In October 1976, the two best catchers in baseball squared off in the World Series. The 1977 Topps #412 freezes them both in time—Johnny Bench receiving a throw at home plate, Thurman Munson barreling toward him.
Upper Deck's 1997 product revolutionized baseball cards with the introduction of the first patch card in the Game Jersey set. The set featured three players, Ken Griffey Jr., Tony Gwynn, and Rey Ordonez
In the early 1990s, Upper Deck and Score changed collecting forever with the first pack-inserted autographs. From Reggie Jackson to Mickey Mantle, here’s how chase cards began.
Alex Gordon has one of the most famous rookie cards that was never supposed to exist. Drafted in 2006, Topps printed and distributed a rookie card of Gordon that year, only to realize they were breaking their own criteria, and halted production.
Jackie Robinson cards have seen a surge in collector attention and interest, but they are still undervalued. Understanding Why Jackie Robinson cards could have the highest growth rate in 2026
The 1985 Topps Baseball Set stands alone as one of the defining sets of the 1980s, led by legendary rookie cards and a deep checklist of future Hall of Famers. Decades later, its influence on collectors and the hobby remains as strong as ever.
The Rare 1954 Topps Ted Williams "Card", Only 3 Are Known Currently. Ted Williams has two famously difficult 1954 baseball cards. But does he also have one more so rarely seen that most collectors don't even know about it?
Like many vintage baseball card sets, 1976 Topps only gets better with age. On the occasion of its 50th anniversary here are five of the greatest things about this classic set.
On the 80th anniversary of NFL integration, will Kenny Washington finally earn a modern card? 2026 marks the 80th anniversary of the breaking of the NFL Color Barrier. Still, the "Jackie Robinson of the NFL" has not had a football card issued since 1949!
Hank Aaron played from 1954 to 1976 and had Topps baseball cards issued every year. Hank Aaron's entire career in baseball cards can be bought for $25 a day!
If the market is truly governed by supply and demand, how does a card with nearly 50,000 graded copies in circulation still sell for thousands of dollars? High Supply, Higher Demand: 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan Rookie Card Keeps Its Value
An inside look on the 4 criteria that factor into a cards grade. We're talking about corners, centering, edges, and the surface. Plus more to consider.
After both Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge were named MVP this past week, collectors began flocking to their hobby shops to partake in the Topps MVP Buyback program.
