By Scott Barancik, editor

Jewish Major Leaguers founder Martin Abramowitz swore he was done creating Jewish baseball cards. Having produced a fifth set in 2010, the dean of Jewish baseball was hanging up his cap.

But pressure from fans (and a financial commitment from Jewish Baseball News) convinced the Newton, Mass., resident and his nonprofit board of directors to produce one final set. The result: a 50-card array that includes all Jewish players in the Major Leagues from 2010-13, several up-and-coming minor leaguers, artifacts from a forthcoming baseball exhibition at the National Museum of Jewish American History, “In Memoriam” cards for recently-passed players, Jewish baseball trivia, Jewish managers, Jewish pitcher-catcher combos, career leaders, all-time roster, a tribute to Team Israel from the 2012 World Baseball Classic qualifiers, and a Jewish link to the Negro Leagues.

The all-new 2014 update set will be available March 15, and you can pre-order it now. Attractively packaged for home or office display, it’s a great gift for Afikomen presents, birthdays, Father’s Day, anniversaries, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, or “just for the fun of it” for someone you love — including yourself.

All proceeds will go to the nonprofit Jewish Major Leaguers. For details on how to order, please see the box on the right. And say “Hi” to Martin for us!
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