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The Fascinating Legal History of Baseball Cards
28:34 - 35:03 (06:29)
The legal battles surrounding baseball cards have shaped the current landscape of ownership and profit from one's own image, with some cases setting the precedent for name and likeness laws. Tops dominated the baseball card market until Bowman emerged post-World War II, with Fleer suing Tops in 1975 and setting new precedents in case law.
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Learn about the wild west days of baseball cards, how Bowman took over after World War II, and how Topps became the dominant brand in baseball card collecting.
28:34 - 31:58 (03:24)
Summary
Learn about the wild west days of baseball cards, how Bowman took over after World War II, and how Topps became the dominant brand in baseball card collecting.
ChapterThe Fascinating Legal History of Baseball Cards
EpisodeAn Interesting, Vastly Incomplete Look at Baseball Cards
PodcastStuff You Should Know
A lot of case law has to do with baseball cards, including one that set the precedent for owning your own image and being able to profit from it.
31:58 - 33:50 (01:51)
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A lot of case law has to do with baseball cards, including one that set the precedent for owning your own image and being able to profit from it. In 1975, Fleer sued Tops and a company from Italy now has the rights to all NBA and NFL licenses until 2026.
ChapterThe Fascinating Legal History of Baseball Cards
EpisodeAn Interesting, Vastly Incomplete Look at Baseball Cards
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The concept of owning your own likeness was established as a legal precedent in a case regarding baseball cards in the 1970s, allowing individuals to profit from their image and preventing others from stealing it.
33:50 - 35:03 (01:13)
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The concept of owning your own likeness was established as a legal precedent in a case regarding baseball cards in the 1970s, allowing individuals to profit from their image and preventing others from stealing it. However, despite this precedent, many celebrities still choose not to monetize their image in certain ways.