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ACTION 2 NEWS REWIND: Chuck Ramsay surprises Bill Jartz with gag baseball cards on-air (1996)  https://www.wbay.com

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) – Friday, May 23, was Bill Jartz’s last day at WBAY, and the day of the Packers charity softball game, so for our Action 2 News Rewind, let’s remember a moment on-air that relates to both of those. In 1996, Bill, back when he was the sports director, was a participant…

This Saturday, it is an all-out celebration of baseball, softball and collectibles CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It’s an all-out celebration of baseball, softball and collectibles and it helps empower underserved youth through baseball to teach them real life skills.  On the show Friday, Tommy Viola from the Knothole Foundation joined us, to talk about a big…

Summary Luc Robitaille’s card is valuable due to his Hall of Fame career and goal-scoring abilities. Gretzky’s cards remain valuable, especially from his first year with the Kings, showcasing his continued dominance. Despite mass production, Joe Sakic’s rookie card stands out due to his Hall of Fame status and NHL achievements. The year 1989 is…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Adam Wurtzel invited the Knothole Foundation into the Rising studio to talk about a special Sports Card Show happening this weekend. The organization increases access and opportunities for underserved youth who want to play baseball.  The Knothole Foundation was co-founded by former MLB player Jeff Schaefer. The “Sports Card Show at The…

With the hobby growing in popularity rapidly in recent years, among some of the newest collectors to join are the same athletes that a common collector chases in product or just personally collect. While some are bigger fans of opening boxes or chasing a rainbow of themselves, they have joined the fraternity of collecting. The…

Summary The 1974 Topps Baseball Cards set features iconic players like Aaron, Stargell & Schmidt, making them highly sought after by collectors. Intriguing printing errors and variations like the San Diego Padres cards labeled Washington add to the set’s collectibility. This set marked the first complete factory sale by Topps, paving the way for future…

It’s that time of year again — the MLB playoffs are here! Who better to highlight than the player who excelled so much in the playoffs that he earned himself the nickname “Mr. October” — Reggie Jackson? In 1971, a 25-year-old Jackson led the Athletics to the playoffs and that was just the beginning. Over…

Negotiations were under way. Wearing a friendly smile and amicably swapping stories with a collector about trading card values and favorite players from yesteryear, Bethany Sports Cards Plus co-owner Larry Hirsch spent the better part of a half-hour hammering out a mutually beneficial swap of baseball and football cards. Less than 10 yards away, store…