From Tom Seaver’s toothpick to Mickey Mantle’s boyhood home, this 1996 article explores sports memorabilia’s stranger side.
Post War Cards
A fantastic 1928 Chicago Bears advertising broadside promoted $20 season tickets at Wrigley Field and highlighted two notable opponents.
A look at Roger Clemens’ signed 1985 Red Sox contract, including his $140,000 salary, performance bonuses, and an accompanying payroll check.
From the Miracle Mets to Cooperstown, Topps Magazine’s Summer 1992 issue looks back at Tom Seaver’s remarkable career.
A rare 1948 Bowman Basketball uncut sheet from Mastro’s April 2007 auction raises questions about its unusual printing and whereabouts today.
A fantastic 1950s Thom McAn advertising display featuring Celtics star Bill Sharman offers a glimpse into basketball’s early signature shoe endorsements.
A look back at Topps Magazine’s Spring 1993 profile of Hall of Famer Joe Morgan and his approach to baseball.