Ralph Winnie, a devoted baseball enthusiast, cultivated a remarkable hobby that led him to gather over 11,000 autographs from professional baseball players, establishing one of the most extensive collections in the country. His passion for baseball was perhaps destined, given his birth on the Fourth of July. Winnie’s autograph-collecting adventure began in his early years

For hockey fans, collecting cards has been a popular way to connect with the sport’s history and its players. Many remember the thrill of unwrapping a pack to find a prized rookie card or the disappointment of uncovering a counterfeit. In this two-part series, we explore the world of hockey card collecting, drawing from the