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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1992

Page

4

Local residents cash in on baseball cards business

The article surveys the booming baseball card hobby in 1991 with shop owners like Jeff Dolezal and Steve Brinker noting rising values, shifting quality, and the premium market. It highlights a notable error in the 1991 Stadium Club set and discusses price trends, major companies, and the growth of card shows while warning of theft risks in the trade.

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Card collecting trends and autographs in 1982

The piece notes rising theft and forgery risks in costly baseball cards, calls for legible signatures, and cites Dolezal and Brinker on hot players like Roberto Alomar, Robin Ventura, Ron Gant, and Mickey Mantle. It highlights pricey sets such as the 1953 Bowman color series and fans’ ongoing appetite for premium cards despite costs.

Dolezal Lee Stevens Lawrence California Angels Stevens Brinker Chicago White Sox Robin Ventura Atlanta Braves Ron Gant Kansas City Royals Bowman New York Yankee Mickey Mantle Mantle

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