Today in Chicago History: Itasca baseball shop sells a card worth $1,200 to a 12-year-old for $12
- Posted on April 20, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
- 0 Views
- 1 min read
Today in Chicago History: Itasca baseball shop sells a card worth $1,200 to a 12-year-old for $12

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on April 20, according to the Tribune’s archives.