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Jackie Robinson Through Baseball Cards
 April 10, 2013

Jackie Robinson's life and achievements are celebrated every year. His baseball cards reflect his personality and intense desire to win. He and other black players of the era paved the way for others to have the opportunity to play today.   ...more

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Topps 1968 Baseball Card Set - A Time of Love Turns to Hate and Violence 
 January 25, 2013

While the assassinations of our political leaders put a great deal of pressure on the people of the country, life went on and people dedicated themselves to protecting their freedoms.  ...more

 

Topps' Direction Is Not So Rosey  
 February 15, 2013

While Pete Rose may be viewed as either famous or infamous, he stills exists today and is the holder of the record for most hits in a season. It seems that some people would rather pretend that he never existed at all.  ...more

 

The Great Baseball Card Checklist Project
 March 27, 2013

Checklists have been around for a long time and have appeared in many forms over the years. Initially they were actual baseball cards that allowed kids to keep track of their favorites. Then they became computerized to form the first baseball card databases. Now...  ...more