Sports Cards and Memorabilia with Author Steve Lane

This week, the guys are joined by a very special guest. Steve Lane is the author of Mickey Mantle: A Life In Memorabilia which chronicles the life and career of Mickey Mantle through the items in Steve’s extensive collection. They discuss his incredible Mantle items and how sports cards and memorabilia have now become a legitimate investment vehicle in what Steve calls the art of the 21st century. Key Takeaways [03:07] - How Steve got into collecting baseball cards [04:35] - Why Mickey Mantle is such an important American figure [10:54] - Steve’s most prized Mantle items [15:30] - When/why did the memorabilia market take off? [21:59] - Nostalgia vs. investment [30:01] - Steve’s appeared on the “Talking Sopranos” podcast Links Steve Lane Mickey Mantle: A Life in Memorabilia Aaron Judge with Mickey Mantle’s glove  National Sports Collectors Convention ‘Talking Sopranos’ Superfan Episode Connect with our hosts Doug Stokes Greg Stokes Stokes Family Office Subscribe and stay in touch Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts lagniappe.stokesfamilyoffice.com Disclosure The information in this podcast is educational and general in nature and does not take into consideration the listener's personal circumstances. Therefore, it is not intended to be a substitute for specific, individualized financial, legal, or tax advice. To determine which strategies or investments may be suitable for you, consult the appropriate, qualified professional prior to making a final decision.