I recently republished a piece titled 'Collecting Bobby Thomson and The Shot Heard Round The World Game,' but I missed something! In the spring of 1992, Topps Magazine gave away 25 1991 Bowman "The Shot" cards signed by Thomson and Branca.

Do you have a favorite "other" player from famous rookie cards? Can't think of any? Well, Jon Brecka broke down some of the best in this great piece from the August 1995 issue of Trading Cards Magazine.

Here's the original 5'' x 7'' pen and ink artwork used for Gene Mauch's 1969 Topps card.

Here's another historically significant Topps contract, signed by Tom Seaver on March 8, 1969 - the spring of the year the Amazin' Mets would win the World Series!

Here's an original New York Yankees payroll check signed by Thurman Munson—a tough and highly sought-after autograph from the beloved captain.

If you're a Cubs fan, how's this for a cool hobby cave display piece, a 1945 World Series Ticket Sign from Wrigley Field?

Leo Durocher managed the Giants to a World Series title and pitched sugary cereal to kids! Mastro offered this one in their November 2001 catalog.

In December 1953, Topps cut Willie Mays a check for a whopping $50 to appear in their 1954 baseball card set—less than what a torn copy of his card is worth today.

Hobby and NBA history from Mastro's December 2007 catalog, Pete Maravich’s 1970 rookie contract with the Atlanta Hawks. A groundbreaking $1.5M moment in sports history.

Here's the original artwork Dick Perez painted for the 1989 Donruss Mike Greenwell #1 Diamond Kings card.