Stephen Laroche

For over 100 years kids of all ages have enjoyed the thrill of collecting sports cards. Whether it was souvenirs from their parents cigarette packs pieces that came in bubble gum packages or the modern dazzlers the simple formula of pictures and text on cardboard have been a part of North American society for over a century. Now take a look back at one of the most popular hobbies in history with Got Em Got Em Need Em . Covering baseball basketball football hockey boxing and golf this unique book offers a look at the greatest sports cards ever produced including the players and personalities involved. Relive the days gone by with some of the industrys most well–known experts as we count down the best from the business. Plus as a special bonus take a look at the best innovations the worst blunders and a special tribute to the hobbys boom era in the 1990s.