BTW, the 1990T "792" Smoltz pictured in my earlier tweet isn't a one-off (I've got two of them) -- they appear to be scarce, but they're out there (tcdb doesn't mention the variation, but currently shows the "792" version). SABR Baseball Cards Cardboard, Proof, And Film (Jay) Mario Alejandro

In the 2023 Topps baseball factory set, names on the front of 22 Series 1 cards (involving names with diacritic accents or tildes) is in a larger font as compared to the version distributed in packs. SABR Baseball Cards Ryan Cracknell TCDb.com - Trading Card Database

Some Topps cards are baseball cards, and some Topps cards are almost baseball cards.

ELVYS HAAS LEFTY BILL DINNEEN

Hang on a second, WeChatters and TikTokkers -- you're telling me this is a man in a bear suit?

Does anyone know the source photo or production date for this postcard? Wondering if that's Willie Mays in centerfield (looks like uniform number might be #24)? SABR Baseball Cards

Missing in action: there are 33 players who have cards in the 2023 Topps team sets but do not appear in either Series 1 or 2 of the 2023 Topps base set. SABR Baseball Cards

And I suppose if one wanted to count Zach Reks, that would make 34 players appearing in the 2023 Topps team sets who don't appear in either Series 1 or 2 of the 2023 Topps base set (team set card on left). SABR Baseball Cards

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As a rule, I don't like baseball cards with hatless players, but rules are made to be broken -- I can't get enough of the 1976 tonsorial awesomeness on display in the Linnett Superstars set.

Long before the inclusion of autographed cards in packs/sets became a thing, Renata Galasso included autographed cards in several of her sets in the 1980s, sometimes offering the sets at two prices (with/without autograph). SABR Baseball Cards

September 1915: "Dear father:- What do you think of this view of a base ball Park." SABR Ballparks @lost_ballparks MLB Cathedrals

I've got two different advertising cards for Sports Nostalgia (forerunner to its sister shop, Cooperstown's late lamented Baseball Nostalgia), designed in the style of the TCMA All-Time Greats. Are there any other cards in this "set?" SABR Baseball Cards Andrew Aronstein

Larry Fritsch's Baseball Card Museum in Cooperstown displayed highlights from his collection (including a complete set of T206). The museum opened in 1989 and closed in 1992. Does anyone have photos of any of the museum's displays? Larry Fritsch Cards SABR Baseball Cards

Since the Yankees announced the desecration of their classic uniform by renting ad space on the sleeve, they've gone 11-23 (.324). Just saying.

Wait -- where am I? In addition to differences (some major, some subtle) in the uniform "paint job", there are curious changes in the photo background for some players in the 2023 Topps base set as compared to their team set cards (base set cards on right). SABR Baseball Cards

Sam Streeter was born #OTD in 1900. He was the starting pitcher for the East in the first East-West Game. As a member of the Birmingham Black Barons in 1927, he taught new arrival Satchel Paige how to master the curve ball. Bob Kendrick Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

For the second year in a row, a division-winning team has had its postseason ended after just two games. I do not like the current playoff format; I do not like it, Sam I Am. #MLBPlayoffs MLB

Jose Canseco collectors: don't sleep on Canseco's uncredited cameo on this Aaron Judge card from 2023 Topps Archives. ICYDK, Google "Canseco head ball" and enjoy! SABR Baseball Cards

Late to the #yellow party, but here are a few... SABR Baseball Cards