10 Best 2011 Upper Deck Goodwin Champions Autograph Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2011 Upper Deck Goodwin Champions is filled with interesting and unique cards. We count down the 10 most memorable autograph cards in the set based on appearance.
Archive for July, 2011
2010-11 In the Game Heroes & Prospects Update Hockey
By Ryan Cracknell
2010-11 In the Game Heroes & Prospects Update Hockey caps the hockey year with a 50-card box set that includes two additional hits.
2010-11 Panini Luxury Suite Hockey
By Jennifer Smeth
Panini’s Luxury Suite promises to cut straight to the high-end hits when the product hits the hobby scene this June. The freshman hockey card offering features an intriguing patch and autograph driven parallel system, a wide array of rookies and plenty of on-card autographs. Each hobby box of 2010-11 Panini Luxury Suite will deliver 4 packs, 8 hits and 4 numbered rookie cards.
2010-11 Panini Totally Certified Basketball
By The Cardboard Connection
Panini’s re-tooled and re-invented rendition of Certified is set to debut this July. Totally Certified features many of the same aspects that made it’s predecessor popular with collectors including buildable parallel sets and collectible autographs. However, the most intriguing aspect of the product isn’t found in the past, it’s found in the futuristic Panini HRX video cards that will be seeded in the product – 204 in all.
2010-11 Score Rookie and Traded Hockey Short Printed Rookie Card Revealed
By Trey Treutel
After a nearly 40-year wait, Taro Tsujimoto finally has a rookie card to call his own. The fictitious player came into being during the 1974 NHL Draft as an actual 11th-round pick of the Buffalo Sabres. The team’s GM at the time was Punch Imlach and he had become annoyed by the arduous process of […]
2010-11 Zenith Hockey
By Brett Lewis
With Zenith Hockey, Panini will attempt to reinvent one of the more interesting brands from the era of sports card excess. In addition to receiving Zenith cards, each box will receive a jolt of life via the “Dare to Tear” box topper, which features Legendary rookie cards, Epix inserts as well as never before seen rookie cards from National Treasures and Elite. 2010-11 Zenith Hockey is set to release on May 11th, with each box delivering 3 hits.
2011 Absolute Memorabilia Football
By Ryan Cracknell
2011 Absolute Memorabilia Football promises an autograph or memorabilia card in every pack. Signatures will be numbered to 299 or less while memorabilia hits will be numbered to 100 or less. New to the brand are on-card rookie autographs.
2011 Ace Authentic Hidden Signature Series IV Tennis
By Ryan Cracknell
Headlining 2011 Ace Authentic Hidden Signature Series IV Tennis is the promise of one autographed tennis ball per box. Collectors can also look for dual-signed and celebrity-signed balls.
2011 Donruss Elite Football
By Jennifer Smeth
Donruss Elite returns for another season of numbered rookies, die-cuts and autographs. The most notable new additions to the tried and true Elite formula is intriguing to say the least, those being the first ever book cards in Panini history. 2011 Donruss Elite snaps on June 15th, with each 20 pack hobby box delivering 4 hits.
2011 Leaf Best of Baseball
By Jennifer Smeth
2011 Leaf Best of Baseball promises collectors one cut signature card and one graded buyback card (rookie, pre-1970 vintage star or modern autograph or memorabilia card) per pack.
2011 MLB Home Run Derby to Use Baseball Infused with 24K Gold
By Trey Treutel
Bringing together science and sport, the 2011 Home Run Derby will include baseballs infused with 24K gold. The special balls are already available for collectors.
2011 Roger Federer Grand Slam Box Set
By Ryan Cracknell
The 2011 Roger Federer Grand Slam Box Set honors the record 16 major championships won by the all-time tennis great. The tennis card set includes 32 base cards and one memorabilia booklet card.
2011 Score Football Rookie Card Variations
By Trey Treutel
Details on the many rookie card variations inserted in 2011 Score Football.
2011 Timeless Treasures Football
By Ryan Cracknell
2011 Timeless Treasures Football details, card gallery, highlights, hot auctions, price comparison and other information. The set mixes old and new in a high-end product that promises three autographs and memorabilia cards in every pack.
2011 Topps Allen & Ginter Non-Baseball Autographs Checklist
By Ryan Cracknell
Just like year’s past, 2011 Topps Allen & Ginter Baseball offers a checklist of non-baseball autographs that ranges from intriguing to downright strange. Get the detailed list of 2011 signers here.
2011 Topps Gridiron Legends Football
By Ryan Cracknell
2011 Topps Gridiron Legends Football cards combine the past, present and future stars of the NFL, promising one autograph and three additional hits per 18-pack box. Check out our detailed breakdown of what to expect as well as a preview card gallery that highlights the set’s clean design.
2011 TriStar OBAK Baseball
By Ryan Cracknell
Back for a third-straight year, the 2011 edition of TriStar Obak Baseball once again mixes retired and future stars. Each box promises four total cards, including one cut signature.
2011 Upper Deck Goodwin Champions Variations Confirmed
By Trey Treutel
Upper Deck has confirmed base card variations for 2011 Goodwin Champions. They also released insertion rates for the rare Sports Royalty autographs.
2011 Wheels Main Event Racing
By Ryan Cracknell
2011 Wheels Main Event Racing details, card gallery, highlights, hot auctions, price comparison and other information. It is a refreshingly straight-forward set that promises one autograph, two memorabilia cards in each hobby box.
Charles Woodson Autograph Cards Coming From Panini
By Trey Treutel
1997 Heisman Trophy winner Charles Woodson has finally agreed to sign autographs for Panini cards, the first of which will come in 2011 National Treasures Football.
Christian Lopez to Appear on Topps Baseball Card and Have Taxes Covered
By Trey Treutel
Miller High Life and other companies are stepping up to cover Christian Lopez’s tax bill as a result of gifts received for returning Derek Jeter’s 3,000th hit ball. Topps has also announced they’ll be producing a Lopez card later this year.
Cleveland Indians Baseball Card Prospecting Guide
By Paul Lesko
The Cleveland Indians field a really young team, after just calling up Lonnie Chisenhall on June 27 to play third, and Jason Kipnis on July 21 to play second. And one mustn’t forget their future pitching ace, Drew Pomeranz. Although Chisenhall is batting .259 in the majors, he’s young (22) and will improve. Also, while […]
Collecting Sports Legends Book Review
By Rob Bertrand
It seems that quality books featuring our precious Hobby as the primary subject are as rare as a 1933 Goudey Napoleon Lajoie. Thankfully books like Collecting Sports Legends exist.
Dave and Adam’s Card World to Host First Annual Hockey Fest
By Trey Treutel
The first annual Hockey Fest from Dave and Adam’s Card World features autograph sessions with Gordie Howe and Steven Stamkos and on-site authentication from Upper Deck Authenticated.
David Price Signs Derek Jeter Memorabilia For Steiner Sports
By Trey Treutel
David Price is the latest person to get a deal stemming from Derek Jeter’s 3,000th hit. The pitcher, who gave up the home run, has signed with Steiner Sports to provide autographs for their “DJ3K” line of baseball memorabilia.
Derek Jeter 3,000 Hit Memorabilia Line Launched by Steiner Sports
By Trey Treutel
Steiner Sports has announced a line of 3,000 hit baseball memorabilia celebrating Derek Jeter’s milestone achievement. The DJ3K line includes several exclusive autographed pieces.
Derek Jeter 3,000th Hit At-Bat Foul Ball to be Auctioned
By Trey Treutel
A foul ball from Derek Jeter’s 3,000th hit at-bat is headed for the auction block. This comes after the actual 3,000 hit ball was given to Jeter without any expectations for anything in return.
Derek Jeter and Serena Williams Named America’s Favorite Athletes
By Ryan Cracknell
Derek Jeter and Serena Williams have topped a poll naming America’s favorite male and female athletes.
Derek Jeter’s 3,000th-Hit Ball Returned By Fan
By Trey Treutel
When he left for Yankee Stadium on Saturday, Christian Lopez was just another fan. When he caught the ball that marked Derek Jeter’s 3,000th hit, he became part of history. After returning the ball, Lopez instantly made himself part of baseball lore.
Dez Bryant Fails to Show at Autograph Signing
By Trey Treutel
Drama continues to surround Dez Bryant of the Dallas Cowboys. Collectors’ Showcase of America is accusing the receiver of not showing up for an autograph appearance last month in New Jersey.
Dirk Nowitzki Autographs Cards and Photos for Panini
By Trey Treutel
Mavericks superstar Dirk Nowitzki completes a pair of signings with Panini to autograph cards and limited edition photos.
Final Two Days of Exclusive 2011 MLB FanFest Giveaways
By Rob Bertrand
Although the 2011 MLB FanFest is winding down, there’s still a handful of exclusive giveaways for collectors.
George W. Bush Autographs in 2011 Topps Allen & Ginter Baseball
By Trey Treutel
Former President George W. Bush has signed 200 cards for 2011 Allen & Ginter Baseball from Topps, including a handful with inscriptions.
How To Move and Set Up Your Man Cave
By Rob Bertrand
As a collector, one of the most daunting undertakings you can face is relocating your precious accumulation of cardboard and memorabilia treasures to a new address. While some of what is detailed below might seem rudimentary, it’s often the simple and obvious details that make the difference between a successful move and a painful headache. […]
How to Predict Future Trading Card Sets Using Public Information
By Paul Lesko
Guessing new trading card sets and products can be fun. But there’s information available to the public that can make the search more reliable. In Law of Cards, Paul Lesko describes how to use trademarks and patents to get hints at new products.
Joe Montana Football Cards and Rookie Cards Checklist
By Rob Bertrand
Guide to collecting Joe Montana’s football cards. Includes a rookie card checklist, card gallery, and more.
John Elway Football Cards: Rookie Cards Checklist and Buying Guide
By Rob Bertrand
Guide to collecting John Elway’s football cards. Includes a rookie card checklist, card gallery, and more.
Kobe Bryant Pursues Restraining Order Against Sports Memorabilia Company
By Trey Treutel
Kobe Bryant is seeking a restraining order against the sports memorabilia company Art of the Game. Bryant and Panini claim the company sold fake Bryant autographs.
Michael Jordan Love Letters Could Lead to Legal Action
By Trey Treutel
Love letters written by Michael Jordan about 30 years ago are the subject of a potential lawsuit The original owner of the letters claiming they were sold against her wishes.
Michael Jordan Love Letters to Be Returned
By Trey Treutel
A pair of love letters written by Michael Jordan are being returned to their original owner after she claimed they were stolen.
New 2011 Panini Hall of Fame Induction Football Card Set Announced
By Rob Bertrand
For two days only, collectors using the code ‘SHIPCARD11’ at the Professional Football Hall of Fame online store will receive a free set of Panini football cards. This annual release commemorates the players to be enshrined at the Professional Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, Saturday August 6th. Designed and produced in partnership with […]
Oldest Known Set of Soccer Rules Sell for $1.4 Million
By Trey Treutel
The oldest known set of soccer rules sold at auction for $1.4 million. Although a huge amount, it was considered a disappointment.
Panini and Topps Named in Electronic Trading Cards Patent Lawsuit
By Paul Lesko
Topps and Panini are among the 12 companies being accused of infringing on a patent for electronic trading cards.
Panini Returning to Baseball
By Rob Bertrand
Last night, Panini let it slip on Twitter that they’re headed back to the diamond with 2011 Elite Extra Edition Baseball.
St. Louis Cardinals Baseball Card Guide – 2011 Prospects Edition
By Paul Lesko
Looking at the hottest prospects in the St. Louis Cardinals system and their key cards.
Steve Young Football Cards: Rookie Cards Checklist and Buying Guide
By Rob Bertrand
Guide to collecting Steve Young’s football cards. Includes a rookie card checklist, card gallery, and more.
Ted Williams Baseball Cards: Rookie Cards Checklist and Buying Guide
By Rob Bertrand
Guide to collecting Ted Williams baseball cards. Includes a rookie card checklist, card gallery, and more.
The National Sports Collectors Convention Survival Guide
By Rob Bertrand
Headed to the National? You’d better have a game plan. Here’s our survival guide to the biggest sports card and memorabilia show of the year.
The T-206 Collection: The Players and Their Stories Book Review
By Rob Bertrand
Much more than simply a detailed chronicle of one of The Hobby’s most desirable and recognizable sets, The T206 Collection provides a never before seen backdrop and insight into the legendary, and not so legendary, players that helped pave the way for baseball to become America’s pastime in the 20th Century. A highly collaborative effort, […]
Tiger Woods Subject of New Comic Book
By Rob Bertrand
President Obama has had his own comic book. Same with KISS and Lady Gaga. Now, it’s Tiger Woods’ turn. Bluewater Comics has just released a bio-comic on the golfer.
Top 10 2011 NBA Rookies
By Trey Treutel
We rank the top 10 rookies for the 2011 season based on their hobby potential.
Topps Ring Pop Lawsuit Resolved
By Paul Lesko
The lawsuit accusing Topps of marking Ring Pops with expired patents is resolved as quickly as it began. In Law of Cards, Paul Lesko speculates over the lack of drama.
Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Cards Promote Fire Safety
By Ryan Cracknell
The Toronto Blue Jays have teamed up with the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council in Ontario to produce a set of baseball cards that promote fire safety. More than 200 fire departments throughout the province will be handing out the cards to local youth as a part of the Swing into Summer Safety awareness […]
Walter Payton Football Cards: Rookie Cards Checklist and Buying Guide
By Rob Bertrand
Guide to collecting Walter Payton’s football cards. Includes a rookie card checklist, card gallery, and more.
Willie Mays Rookie Cards Checklist and Buying Guide
By Rob Bertrand
Willie Mays is an MLB legend and the Willie Mays rookie cards are a hobby favorite. Check out the official rookie and other key choices for Mays.
Yao Ming Set to Retire
By Trey Treutel
Chinese basketball superstar Yao Ming is set to retire. We recap his career and offer our picks for the center’s top rookie cards.
