1468 - Hobby History, with Rich Klein

Dr. Beckett and Rich Klein dive into the significance of hobby history books for the sports card community. They discuss various existing and upcoming publications, the importance of documenting hobby history accurately, and the potential for compiling podcast content into a cohesive book. The conversation also touches on the historical impact of different eras, the evolution of sports card stores, and the role of technology in the hobby.    00:27 Hobby History Books 02:11 Tributes and Hobby Veterans 03:27 Organizing Podcast Content 05:48 The Evolution of Card Shows and Stores 06:57 The Impact of the Internet and eBay 07:06 The Role of SCD and Auction Houses 12:40 Reflecting on the 1980s