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Doug Koztoski

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1953 Topps Hank Thompson card.
Baseball News

A look at the baseball cards of Jackie Robinson and 15 black pioneers who followed his path

By Doug KoztoskiApr 12, 2022
Jackie Robinson and Larry Doby are photographed together for the first time. Robinson broke the MLB color barrier with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947, while Doby was the first player to integrate the American League.
Baseball News

AFTER JACKIE: New book highlights 15 black pioneers who followed Jackie Robinson’s path to major leagues

By Doug KoztoskiApr 12, 2022
Greatest Olympians cards featuring 1980 USA Hockey stars Jim Craig and Mike Eruzione.
Hobby News

MIRACLES ON CARDBOARD: These Olympic trading cards make the gold medal round for many collectors

By Doug KoztoskiJan 31, 2022
Dealers and collectors engage at The Show at Chantilly.
Hobby News

Successful Chantilly show a sign that sports collectibles still ‘doing very well’

By Doug KoztoskiNov 16, 2021
1972 Topps card of Roberto Clemente from 1971 World Series.
Hobby News

Remembering World Series hero Roberto Clemente and his most colorful and unique collectibles

By Doug KoztoskiOct 25, 2021
1968 Topps Sporting News All-Star cards.
News

Mantle, Mays, Musial highlight Cardboard Dream Team from vintage All-Star cards

By Doug KoztoskiJul 8, 2021
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Football

An ‘iconic’ vintage football set

By Doug KoztoskiFeb 12, 2021
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Odd Collectibles

The Magic of Vintage Rub-Offs

By Doug KoztoskiNov 24, 2020
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Odd Collectibles

A look back at Tip Top Weekly

By Doug KoztoskiOct 14, 2020
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Baseball

Ted Talk, 1950s style

By Doug KoztoskiJun 4, 2020
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Odd Collectibles

Lord Stanley has nothing on these Cups

By Doug KoztoskiApr 15, 2020
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Odd Collectibles

1964 Topps coins still carrying a tune

By Doug KoztoskiApr 8, 2020
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Odd Collectibles

A breakfast treat for football fans

By Doug KoztoskiJan 10, 2020
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Odd Collectibles

Offbeat Beat: '67 Topps Baseball Sticker Test Issue

By Doug KoztoskiDec 10, 2019
Metal MLB team pins came with a bag of Guy’s brand of potato chips from 1964-66. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions
Odd Collectibles

The Offbeat Beat: 1960s baseball pins pack some punch

By Doug KoztoskiDec 10, 2019
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Odd Collectibles

The 1962 Topps Bucks issues still payoff for some collectors

By Doug KoztoskiMar 26, 2018
Babe Ruth caps off the 1932-33 U.S. Caramel set, but the other 26 baseball players in the set aren’t too shabby either.
Baseball

The Offbeat Beat: U.S. Caramel Cards Filled With Star Power

By Doug KoztoskiDec 10, 2019
The quirks of Mattel Instant Replay are many, from varied copyright dates to poor-performing record players to some discs being able to be played on both sides. Photo courtesy of Legendary Auctions
Odd Collectibles

The Offbeat Beat: Mattel's Instant Replay

By Doug KoztoskiDec 10, 2019
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Card Sets

Goudey Sport Kings: A Set Treated Like Royalty

By Doug KoztoskiSep 1, 2011
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Baseball News

Eight Men in Demand

By Doug KoztoskiAug 2, 2011
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Odd Collectibles

Quenching a Thirst for Fun

By Doug KoztoskiMay 26, 2011
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Odd Collectibles

Taking a Shine to Metal

By Doug KoztoskiApr 11, 2011
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Vintage Card Sets

Vintage AFL Cards Still Enticing Collectors

By Doug KoztoskiNov 23, 2008
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News

Getting Wrapped Up in Packaging

By Doug KoztoskiNov 3, 2008
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Football

1956 Topps Football

By Doug KoztoskiOct 14, 2008