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Any list of the most iconic baseball card sets of the 1980s is going to spark debate. That’s part of the fun. But Sports Illustrated’s recent ranking leaves out two sets that deserve more than an honorable mention: 1980 Topps and 1984 Fleer Update. I’d also make room for 1986 Donruss The Rookies over some of the selections that made the cut. The author considers design, historical significance, popularity, important cards, and association with the decade. Those are sensible criteria. They’re...

Discover the history of Marketcom Mini NFL Posters from 1980–1983, including the rare Dallas Cowboys series, test posters, collecting tips, and ongoing research.

From Bicycle Spokes to PSA Slabs If someone handed you a 1952 Mickey Mantle today, you'd probably instinctively reach for a pair of gloves, a penny sleeve, a Card Saver, and maybe even call your insurance agent. Fifty years ago? Someone might have clipped it to their bicycle wheel to make it sound like a motorcycle. That's what makes the history of sports card collecting so fascinating. The cards haven't changed nearly as much as we have. What began as colorful pieces of cardboard tucked into...