Monday, November 29: Baseball Card Historian @ the Library

The Racine Public Library is hosting a free baseball card appraisal by Michael Osacky, owner of Baseball In The Attic, on Monday, November 29 beginning at 12:00pm. Appraisals are by appointment only. To reserve a spot, interested collectors are asked to call the library at 262.636.9217. Appraisals will only be given for cards collected from years 1875-1975.

Michael Osacky, a native of Chicago, has been collecting baseball cards since the age of 13, when he was first presented with several older cards by his grandfather. Recognizing the distinct difference between the cards he was able to purchase at the local pharmacy and the vintage cards he now owned, Michael was bitten by the collecting bug.

Following other vintage card enthusiasts to collector trade shows, Michael began to amass thousands of pre-1975 baseball cards and other memorabilia. He has taken this traditional American hobby and brought a modern twist to it, developing a collection website at www.baseballintheattic.com. Through this site, people interested in selling cards and other memorabilia may leave contact information for Michael.

Michael believes in more than just the baseball card and memorabilia. He is interested in hearing the stories behind the collections he purchases and treats the items like heirlooms. He wants the collectors he acquires items from to trust that he will preserve the memories behind the family collections he often comes across. Over the years, Michael has developed an excellent reputation among collectors and is often given VIP access to major collectors' shows across the country. He extends many of the special benefits he receives to his sellers...including such things as the chance to meet some of the famous sports athletes that grace many baseball cards.

The Racine Public Library is pleased to offer local collectors the chance to meet with Michael Osacky for a free appraisal and brief historical information of cards from 1875-1975. Again, meetings are by appointment only. Please contact the library at 262.636.9217 for more information or to reserve a spot.