Number 5 Type Collection

In the early 20 th century, many Americans stereotyped movies as low-class entertainment, rife with sex and violence. (Perhaps that's c...

It took me a while to give in and purchase this card. It’s got a pitching pose, but doesn’t resemble anyone in particular. Generic pants, lu...

Reach back far enough into baseball’s misty past and you unearth marvels like HOFer Al “Bucketfoot” Simmons on this decidedly playful card....

This Atlantic Oil set, given away as an on-site promotion, reflects an explosion of late-60s licensing by the MLB Players Association. Clad ...

This blog's type collection includes all known sets from baseball's majors, minors, and foreign issues. It limits the "target...

Pro artist Bob Parker, known in baseball circles for cartoons he drew for classic Topps card backs, based several sets in the 70s and 80s on...

I updated this 1980 Topps #5 card post in 2011: check out the new version !

We've gone back to the future by including Luke Sewell , younger brother of previous #5 guest (and Hall of Fame shortstop) Joe Sewell . ...

Looking decidedly wistful here, and anything but "grim," today's guest kicked off his major league career with a bang, going 2...

Cheer up, Mr. Rice, you’re in the Hall of Fame ! Some thought you’d make it, others held you shouldn’t , and it dragged on long enough that ...