Dr. Beckett unretires to share sports card stories, analyses, and opinions, based on his six decades of intensive experience.
Episodes
Wednesday Jan 27, 2021
Wednesday Jan 27, 2021
Jeremy Lee, host of Sports Card Live, and I discuss several interesting topics as mentioned in the title.
Tuesday Jan 26, 2021
Tuesday Jan 26, 2021
Not everything you wanted to know about COMC's card identification process - but I certainly learned some things. Charles' eclectic collecting background certainly suits his role at COMC.
Monday Jan 25, 2021
Monday Jan 25, 2021
Rich and I reminisce about our old friends, whom we regularly saw at the popular Philadelphia shows over many decades.
Saturday Jan 23, 2021
Saturday Jan 23, 2021
Send your email address to doctorjamesbeckett@gmail.com explaining how you have promoted the hobby and this podcast for consideration to be included in these annual private "dinners" with limited attendance - this year via private zoom - the vintage dinner is Monday February 15th from 7:30pm-9pm CST and the modern dinner is Tuesday February 16th from 7:30pm-9pm CST.
Saturday Jan 23, 2021
Saturday Jan 23, 2021
Hank Aaron has passed away from a massive stroke at the age of 86 - he was the premier power hitter of his generation and still holds the all-time record for career RBI's and by all accounts a humble, gracious man.
Friday Jan 22, 2021
Friday Jan 22, 2021
The influence of a national daily newspaper with a ground-breaking approach to sports reporting was fundamental to the growth of the industry in my opinion - Pete was on the sports writing side and had a unique perspective.
Thursday Jan 21, 2021
Thursday Jan 21, 2021
Jeremy Lee, my co-host last Saturday on Hobby Hotline, and I got into an in-depth substantive discussion of the two Gretzky 10 RC's, which went for world record prices at Heritage's recent big auction.
Wednesday Jan 20, 2021
Wednesday Jan 20, 2021
Ben collects pre-rookie post cards and enjoys the quest for knowledge about these tougher cards and the photographers who produced them.
Tuesday Jan 19, 2021
Tuesday Jan 19, 2021
Barry and I talk about his key role in the development and operation of COMC Canada including their virtual show presence.
Monday Jan 18, 2021
Monday Jan 18, 2021
Jeremy Lee, popular host of Sports Cards Live, interviewed me on the biggest stories of the past year - recommend you subscribe to Jeremy's YouTube channel.