The 1950s are often referred to as the “Golden Age” in the United States due to a strong economy, the baby boom, and widespread optimism following World War II. This decade is also considered the ...

It happened every spring in the late 1950s and early '60s. A bunch of us would coast down Hill Street on our bikes, turn left at the bottom and ride two blocks to Henry's Market. There we emptied our ...

There's a saying in the Hobby, not to mention life in general, that when it's too good to be true it probably is. Spot a 1951 ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Ernie Banks autographed bats, Topps baseball ...

Two months ago, Chuck W learned about a pedestrian photo album containing 1950s family photographs from an antiques-dealer friend. His friend had obtained the album at a flea market in Lancaster, PA ...

These days a 1909 Honus Wagner tobacco card in good condition will set you back about $690,000. A near mint 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle can be yours for about $145,000. Of course, very few collectors or ...

Download the new Sports Illustrated app (iOS or Android) and personalize your experience by following your favorite teams and SI writers. Everybody remembers opening their first pack of baseball cards ...

Baseball seemed to dominate daily activities of boys growing up in Pittsfield. And one of our most popular hobbies was ...

The modern baseball card market can be a volatile place, with value largely dependent on a player's age, health, current team and recent performance. On the other hand, the vintage card market is a ...

Photoshop tutorial showing how to create your own vintage baseball trading card based on authentic cards from the 1950s, 60s ...