Newspaper trivia question just for us

[Mike]

This trivia question was in the Worcester Telegram today (one of our local papers here in New England). I guess all of us here will think it's an easy one.

I began as a modest family gum business in Brooklyn in 1938. Today I'm an iconic American sports-related company offering products tied to sports and athletes Americans love. I introduced Bazooka gum in 1947 and later became known for other candies. Beginning in 1949, I packaged my gum with free cards featuring baseball players, and started an annual baseball card series in 1952. Cards for hockey, basketball and football followed in the 1950s. I've created a lot of pop-culture-based collectible cards, too, such as my "Wacky Packages" line. In 2012 I launched some apps for sports fans. Who am I?

Linky: http://www.telegram.com/article/20140518/NEWS/305189962/1237

 

[ranbethscards]

Topps

 

[CamaroDMD]

Yep...Topps.

 

[Mike]

I know it was too easy, I just get happy when I see the hobby getting into the mainstream press in a positive manner.

 

[CamaroDMD]

I know it was too easy, I just get happy when I see the hobby getting into the mainstream press in a positive manner.

I agree, I think it's a great thing to see!