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This comprehensive guide takes the reader on a historical journey, providing an in-depth look at the icons of sport, captured through their greatest collectibles. Composed by the leading experts in the field, never before has one book covered such a variety of hobby subjects. For those interested in building a fine collection of sports memorabilia, from baseball cards to autographs to game-used bats, each subject is covered in great detail. Within each chapter, the best of the best has been selected by the experts. Whether you are a hardcore collector or just an avid sports fan, this book not only helps bring the legends of sport to life but it provides crucial tips on how to assemble a world class collection. From Babe Ruth to Tiger Woods, from Wilt Chamberlain to Joe Namath, every major sport is covered. This book contains hundreds of sports memorabilia images, including many of the finest examples in the world.

Reflections on collecting baseball cards in childhood accompany remarks on the skills and achievements of players whose pictures were found in bubble gum packages

Are you on the hunt for an exciting new hobby that is also a potential investment in your future?Perhaps you used to collect cards in your childhood, and with a sense of nostalgia you are looking for new cards that you can collect as an adult. Maybe you already have an idea of what is involved in sports card collection, but you want to know which cards you should be collecting, why you should be collecting them, and where to find them. Or you might be completely new to collecting sports cards, and you want to make sure you have all of the information you need to make a knowledgeable and positive start to your collection. Lucky for you, Sports Card Collector 101 is jam-packed full of all of the content you could possibly desire to kick-start your collection on the right foot. With useful tips and tricks for hitting the ground running, you will start your collection the right way! As with collecting any types of cards, it is essential that you understand which cards carry the most value, and which ones are the rarest to find. This will influence how you go about making trades with your friends, and the care and attention that you will give to each of your cards. You may already be aware of the potential that card collection has for profits in the future. This book will show you how to make sure your cards remain at the highest value possible, giving you the best chance of your investment paying off. Inside Sports Card Collector 101, discover: The world of sports card collecting The top selling cards of all time for each major sport The different sports card brands available to you The various types of sports card collections The importance of grading cards How to buy and sell sports cards Where to buy and sell sports cards Sports card terminology And much, much more! This book is your bible for collecting sports cards. There is no time like the present! Grab a copy of Sports Card Collector 101 and start your collection today!

Are you on the hunt for an exciting new hobby that is also a potential investment in your future?Perhaps you used to collect cards in your childhood, and with a sense of nostalgia you are looking for new cards that you can collect as an adult.Maybe you already have an idea of what is involved in sports card collection, but you want to know which cards you should be collecting, why you should be collecting them, and where to find them.Or you might be completely new to collecting sports cards, and you want to make sure you have all of the information you need to make a knowledgeable and positive start to your collection.Lucky for you, Sports Card Collector 101 is jam-packed full of all of the content you could possibly desire to kick-start your collection on the right foot. With useful tips and tricks for hitting the ground running, you will start your collection the right way!As with collecting any types of cards, it is essential that you understand which cards carry the most value, and which ones are the rarest to find. This will influence how you go about making trades with your friends, and the care and attention that you will give to each of your cards.You may already be aware of the potential that card collection has for profits in the future. This book will show you how to make sure your cards remain at the highest value possible, giving you the best chance of your investment paying off.Inside Sports Card Collector 101, discover:The world of sports card collectingThe top selling cards of all time for each major sportThe different sports card brands available to youThe various types of sports card collectionsThe importance of grading cardsHow to buy and sell sports cardsWhere to buy and sell sports cardsSports card terminologyAnd more! This book is your bible for collecting sports cards.There is no time like the present! Grab a copy of Sports Card Collector 101 and start your collection today!

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This reference has all the top baseball players listed alphabetically with their cards listed in chronological order. Full pricing and card numbers are given for each set. Brands include Topps, Finest, Stadium Club, Fleer, Flair Showcase, Ultra, Upper Deck, Pinnacle, Pacific, Bowman and Kenner.