1948 Leaf Football Cards
By Chris Stufflestreet
1948 Leaf Football combined college and pro stars in the same vintage set. Top rookies include Slingin Sammy Baugh and Chuck Bednarik.
Archive for September, 2011
1949 Leaf Football Cards
By Chris Stufflestreet
Collectors may think they are seeing double with 1949 Leaf Football. The skip-numbered set is very similar to the 1948 release, but with a few key differences.
1950 Bowman Football Cards
By Chris Stufflestreet
An iconic vintage release, 1950 Bowman Football features an artistic style and key rookie cards for Otto Graham and Y.A. Tittle.
1950 Topps Felt Backs Football Cards
By Chris Stufflestreet
Not only is 1950 Topps Felt Backs Football the brand’s initial foray into football card sets, but it is also home to the Joe Paterno rookie card.
1951 Bowman Football Cards
By Chris Stufflestreet
1951 Bowman Football is home to the rookie card for legendary coach Tom Landry. The vintage football release actually differs from the baseball set design.
1951 Topps Magic Football Cards
By Chris Stufflestreet
1951 Topps Magic Football came with an added scratch-off surprise for collectors. The top rookies include Vic Janowicz, Babe Parilli and Bill Wade.
1952 Bowman Large Football Cards
By Chris Stufflestreet
1952 Bowman Large Football Card Price Comparisons, Set Details, Checklist, Auction Tracker and Buying Guide.
1952 Bowman Small Football Cards
By Chris Stufflestreet
1952 Bowman Small Football Card Price Comparisons, Set Details, Checklist, Auction Tracker and Buying Guide.
1953 Bowman Football Cards
By Chris Stufflestreet
1953 Bowman Football Card Price Comparisons, Set Details, Checklist, Auction Tracker and Buying Guide.
1954 Bowman Football Cards
By Chris Stufflestreet
1954 Bowman Football Card Price Comparisons, Set Details, Checklist, Auction Tracker and Buying Guide.
1955 Bowman Football Cards
By Chris Stufflestreet
1955 Bowman Football Card Price Comparisons, Set Details, Checklist, Auction Tracker and Buying Guide.
1957-58 Topps Basketball Cards
By Chris Stufflestreet
The Bill Russell rookie card anchors 1957-58 Topps Basketball. As the first NBA card product, it remains very popular with vintage collectors.
1960 Fleer Football Cards
By Chris Stufflestreet
1960 Fleer Football Card Price Comparisons, Set Details, Checklist, Auction Tracker and Buying Guide.
1961 Fleer Football Cards
By Chris Stufflestreet
1961 Fleer Football Card Price Comparisons, Set Details, Checklist, Auction Tracker and Buying Guide.
1962 Fleer Football Cards
By Chris Stufflestreet
1962 Fleer Football Card Price Comparisons, Set Details, Checklist, Auction Tracker and Buying Guide.
1962 Post Football Cards
By Chris Stufflestreet
1962 Post Football Card Price Comparisons, Set Details, Checklist, Auction Tracker and Buying Guide.
1963 Fleer Football Cards
By Chris Stufflestreet
1963 Fleer Football Card Price Comparisons, Set Details, Checklist, Auction Tracker and Buying Guide.
1966 Philadelphia Football Cards
By Chris Stufflestreet
Led by rookie cards for Dick Butkus and Gale Sayers, 1966 Philadelphia Football is a vintage favorite for NFL collectors.
1967 Philadelphia Football Cards
By Chris Stufflestreet
1967 Philadelphia Football Card Price Comparisons, Set Details, Checklist, Auction Tracker and Buying Guide.
1969-70 Topps Basketball Cards
By Chris Stufflestreet
Featuring the tallboy rookie card for Lew Alcindor (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar), 1969-70 Topps Basketball is a memorable vintage release.
1970-71 Topps Basketball Cards
By Chris Stufflestreet
Led by the Pete Maravich rookie card, 1970-71 Topps Basketball features a tallboy design. Each pack also includes one poster insert.
1971-72 Topps Basketball Cards
By Chris Stufflestreet
Bob Lanier and Rick Barry rookie cards headline the vibrant 1971-72 Topps Basketball. The vintage NBA/ABA set switched back to standard sizing and greatly increased the checklist.
1972-73 Topps Basketball Cards
By Chris Stufflestreet
1972-73 Topps Basketball is one of the most popular vintage basketball sets in the hobby. The clear standout is Dr. J’s rookie card.
1973 Topps Football Cards
By Chris Stufflestreet
Rookie cards for Franco Harris, Ken Stabler, Dan Dierdorf and Jack Ham headline 1973 Topps Football.
1973-74 Topps Basketball Cards
By Chris Stufflestreet
1973-74 Topps Basketball may not have the strongest design or rookie card checklist, but the vintage NBA/ABA set is still worth checking out.
1974 Topps Football Cards
By Chris Stufflestreet
1974 Topps Football features notable veteran cards for Roger Staubach and Terry Bradshaw, plus the Ray Guy rookie card.
1974-75 Topps Basketball Cards
By Chris Stufflestreet
Featuring Bill Walton and George Gervin rookie cards, 1974-75 Topps Basketball stands out for another reason with NBA and ABA collectors.
1975 Topps Football Cards
By Chris Stufflestreet
1975 Topps Football offers rookie cards for Mel Blount, Dan Fouts, Drew Pearson, Rocky Bleier and Lynn Swann
1975-76 Topps Basketball Cards
By Chris Stufflestreet
Led by the Moses Malone rookie card, 1975-76 Topps Basketball is a classic NBA/ABA set with a strong design.
1976 Topps Football Cards
By Chris Stufflestreet
1976 Topps Football Card Price Comparisons, Set Details, Checklist, Auction Tracker and Buying Guide.
1976-77 Topps Basketball Cards
By Chris Stufflestreet
1976-77 Topps Basketball returns to the tallboy sizing to highlight a much smaller selection of NBA stars.
1977 Topps Football Cards
By Chris Stufflestreet
1977 Topps Football Card Price Comparisons, Set Details, Checklist, Auction Tracker and Buying Guide.
1977-78 Topps Basketball Cards
By Chris Stufflestreet
Another ’70s release, 1977-78 Topps Basketball is led by rookie cards for Robert Parish, Darryl Dawkins and Adrian Dantley.
1978 Topps Football Cards
By Chris Stufflestreet
1978 Topps Football Card Price Comparisons, Set Details, Checklist, Auction Tracker and Buying Guide.
1978-79 Topps Basketball Cards
By Chris Stufflestreet
Nearing the end of the decade, Jack Sikma, Dennis Johnson and Bernard King are the top rookies in 1978-79 Topps Basketball.
1979 Topps Football Cards
By Chris Stufflestreet
1979 Topps Football Card Price Comparisons, Set Details, Checklist, Auction Tracker and Buying Guide.
1979-80 Topps Basketball Cards
By Chris Stufflestreet
A weaker rookie crop greeted collectors at the start of the decade, but 1979-80 Topps Basketball still has fans in the hobby.
1980 Topps Football Cards
By Chris Stufflestreet
1980 Topps Football Card Price Comparisons, Set Details, Checklist, Auction Tracker and Buying Guide.
1980-81 Topps Basketball Cards
By Chris Stufflestreet
1980-81 Topps Basketball brought collectors the iconic Larry Bird and Magic Johnson rookie card. The trio-based vintage product includes multiple mini-card panels featuring NBA players.
1981 Topps Football Cards
By Chris Stufflestreet
Boasting the Joe Montana rookie card, 1981 Topps Football is home to a hobby legend with a few other notable debuts worth checking out, as well.
1981-82 Topps Basketball Cards
By Chris Stufflestreet
1981-82 Topps Basketball Card Price Comparisons, Set Details, Checklist, Auction Tracker and Buying Guide.
1982 Topps Football Cards
By Chris Stufflestreet
A turning point in the hobby, 1982 Topps Football saw the return of NFL licensing along with rookie cards for Lawrence Taylor and Ronnie Lott.
1983 Topps Football Cards
By Chris Stufflestreet
1983 Topps Football brought some changes to collectors along with the rookies cards for Marcus Allen and Mike Singletary.
1984 Topps Football Cards
By Chris Stufflestreet
Regarded as one of the best sets of 1980s football cards, 1984 Topps Football includes rookie cards of Dan Marino, John Elway, Eric Dickerson and more.
1998 Bowman Chrome Baseball Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
1998 Bowman Chrome Baseball details, key card listing, card gallery, highlights hot auctions and other information. Rookie cards include Jimmy Rollins and Magglio Ordonez.
2011 Ace Authentic Match Point 2 Tennis Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2011 Ace Authentic Match Point 2 Tennis offers five autographs and a memorabilia card in every box. The checklist pays particular attention to the game’s biggest stars: Novak Djokovic, Maria Sharapova, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.
2011 Just Minors Mystery Balls
By Ryan Cracknell
2011 Just Minors Mystery Balls is a reasonably priced option for autographed baseball collectors. Each box includes one signed ball from a solid checklist of current veterans, some choice prospects and a couple of Hall of Famers.
2011 Leaf Metal Draft Baseball
By Ryan Cracknell
2011 Leaf Metal Draft Baseball details, card gallery, highlights, hot auctions, price comparisons and other information. Packs include six on-card signatures from some of the game’s top prospects. It’s also the first baseball card set to include Ichiro autographs in several years.
2011 Leaf Sports Icons Cut Signature Edition
By Ryan Cracknell
2011 Leaf Sports Icons Cut Signature Edition continues with the company’s popular concept. Every pack includes a cut signature autograph. As always, the checklist has lots of legends. Collectors can also find intriguing dual signatures.
2011 Ringside Boxing Round 2
By Ryan Cracknell
2011 Ringside Boxing Round 2 details, product review, card gallery, highlights, hot auctions, price comparison and other information. This is a high-end follow-up to 2010’s only boxing card set.
2011 SAGE 5-Star Football Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2011 SAGE 5-Star Football sets a record for the most autographs in a box. Despite having just eight five-card packs, boxes burst with 40 total signatures on 24 cards.
2011 Score Football
By Ryan Cracknell
2011 Score Football Football product review, set information, price comparisons and top singles. Each box promises 36 rookie cards, 36 Glossy parallels and 26 additional inserts and parallels.
2011 Topps Finest Football
By Jennifer Smeth
2011 Topps Finest Football details, product review, price comparisons and more. Each hobby box delivers two hits, two Atomic Refractor Rookie Cards and two Finest Moments Inserts.
2011 Topps Football
By Brett Lewis
2011 Topps Football preview, product review, card gallery, highlights hot auctions, price comparison and other information. It brings a checklist filled with old favorites as well as new inserts.
2011 Topps Inception Football
By Jennifer Smeth
Each single pack hobby box of 2011 Topps Inception delivers 3 hits, 2 parallels and 2 additional cards.
2011 Topps Triple Threads Baseball Book Card Highlights
By Ryan Cracknell
With 2011 Topps Triple Threads Baseball on shelves, the set’s various book cards are giving collectors many interesting and fun combinations.
2011 Topps WWE Autographs Gallery and Checklist
By Ryan Cracknell
Check out the entire set of the new 2011 Topps WWE Wrestling Autographs. Signers include John Cena, Alberto Del Rio, Sin Cara and Mark Henry.
2011 TriStar OBAK Football
By Ryan Cracknell
2011 TriStar OBAK Football product review, set information, card gallery, price comparisons and top singles. Boxes include three numbered autographs and a cut signature card.
Are These the New Winnipeg Jets Jerseys?
By Ryan Cracknell
Canadian police recently intercepted 40 fake Winnipeg Jets jerseys coming from China. The big tip-off: the hockey team hasn’t unveiled their new jerseys yet.
Aussie Man Flips Coins to Buy Michael Jordan Basketball Cards
By Trey Treutel
An Australian man is behind bars for selling more than $500,000 worth of stolen coins to fund his Michael Jordan collection.
Beginner’s Guide to Collecting Sports Tickets
By Rob Bertrand
Often tossed aside as garbage, sports tickets have emerged as popular pieces of sports memorabilia. Here’s how you can get a start in collecting these little pieces of sporting history.
Brian Wilson Gets Stoned for Star Wars Giveaway
By Ryan Cracknell
San Francisco Giants fans celebrated Star Wars Day on Sunday with costumes, a screening of The Empire Strikes Back and one of the coolest giveaways ever: Brian Wilson in Carbonite.
Drool-Worthy 2011 Topps Marquee Baseball Titanic Threads Patches
By Ryan Cracknell
Take a look at some of the amazing jumbo patch cards from 2011 Topps Marquee Baseball Titanic Threads Patches.
Featured Hobby Blog: Bad Wax
By Rob Bertrand
Keeping the Craigslist Idiots in check and sharing his own custom dream cards, Mike Levine celebrates the four-year anniversary of Bad Wax in January.
Featured Hobby Blog: Ben Henry’s Baseball Card Blog
By Rob Bertrand
One of the first hobby blogs created, Ben Henry’s Baseball Card Blog highlights the simpler times of trading cards with dry wit and satire.
Featured Hobby Blog: Sports Cards Uncensored
By Rob Bertrand
Sports Cards Uncensored’s Adam Gellman takes great pride in having one of the strongest opinions in the hobby. For more than three years, he’s used that voice to offer his take on things and educate collectors on various scams.
Featured Hobby Blog: Stale Gum
By Rob Bertrand
Stale Gum is one of the first blogs to focus on the hobby. It’s also one of the funniest and most honest. Written by Chris Harris, Stale Gum doesn’t shy from the tough questions and happily calls out bad gimmicks.
Free Stickers for Sports Fans Courtesy of GetGlue
By Ryan Cracknell
Stickers and sports have a long and loving relationship. Emerging social media site, GetGlue, offers collectors several free sports-related stickers for checking in to the things they’re watching or thinking about.
Hair-larious: Troy Polamalu Signs First Cards Since 2003
By Ryan Cracknell
It’s been eight years since new Troy Polamalu autograph cards have been produced. Panini has announced they’ve come to terms with the recognizable star to have his signature in several 2011 products.
Hot Boxes and Bonus Packs Ride with 2011 Wheels Main Event Racing
By Ryan Cracknell
Press Pass has announced bonus packs and hot boxes for 2011 Wheels Main Event Racing.
Hottest Cards in 2011 Topps UFC Finest
By Ryan Cracknell
Dual autographs, autographed memorabilia cards and one-of-one Refractors are among the hottest cards in 2011 Topps UFC Finest.
How to Economically Ship Cards and Get 5-Star Feedback Selling on eBay
By The Cardboard Connection
Follow these easy tips to offer fast, safe and reasonably priced shipping selling sports cards on eBay. In return, your customers will be happy and leave five-star feedback ratings.
How to Insure Your Sports Card and Memorabilia Collection
By Rob Bertrand
Having the right insurance for your sports collection isn’t something a lot of people think about. Basic homeowners insurance often isn’t enough. Follow our guide to insure your collection properly.
How to Survive Your First Live Auction and Not Waste Money
By Rob Bertrand
Now that you’ve conquered eBay, it’s time to master live auctions. Here’s a guide on how to prepare and what to look for as you get ready for your first sports memorabilia auction or estate sale.
Is Target the New Hobby Shop?
By Rob Bertrand
Retail giants like Target are increasingly driving the hobby. Rob Bertrand looks at why this is and offers traditional card shops practical tips on how they can compete and be relevant in today’s hobby.
Joe Namath Talks Topps and His Rookie Card on David Letterman
By Ryan Cracknell
Joe Namath returned to Broadway on Tuesday, appearing on the Late Show with David Letterman. Namath was lively in the interview that, in part, promoted the Topps Super Bowl Legends promotion.
Law of Cards: Gloomy Forecast for Leaf in Lawsuit Versus Topps?
By Paul Lesko
Leaf recently took down any mention of 2011 Best of Baseball from their website. In Law of Cards, Paul Lesko analyzes whether this is any indication of where the Topps v. Leaf lawsuit is headed.
Law of Cards: Recent Case Clarifies Duty of Care Owed By Memorabilia Appraisers
By Paul Lesko
In Law of Cards, Paul Lesko tells us why a sports memorabilia case in Florida could lead to better practices from appraisers.
Matt Moore Baseball Cards Soar After Leading Rays in ALDS
By Ryan Cracknell
Matt Moore baseball cards are on fire. Following dominating performance against the Rangers in Game 1 of the ALDS, prices of his early cards have doubled.
Matthew Fox Wants You to Watch These 23 Sports Card Commercials
By Ryan Cracknell
Ever wonder why there’s no sports card commercials on TV? That wasn’t always the case. Here’s 23 spots with cards dating as far back as the 1960s.
New Winnipeg Jets Jerseys Ready to Take Off
By Ryan Cracknell
The Winnipeg Jets finally unveiled their new jerseys today, which are bound to be among the hottest in the NHL. It also means that Upper Deck and Panini will be hard at work to incorporate them into their upcoming hockey card sets.
Panini Lands MLBPA License to Produce Baseball Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
The baseball card market just got a jolt with the announcement that Panini has acquired a license with the MLBPA.
PSA Heads to the Jersey Shore with New East Coast Office
By Rob Bertrand
PSA has expanded to the East Coast with a new office in New Jersey. The new location will be used exclusively for in-person and on-site authentication sessions.
Roberto Clemente Back with Topps
By Ryan Cracknell
Roberto Clemente is the latest legend returning to the Topps as a result of a new multi-year deal announced today.
Sandy Koufax Named 2011 Topps Prime 9 Redemption #9
By Trey Treutel
Sandy Koufax is 2011 Topps Baseball Prime 9 redemption #9, completing the checklist. Collectors with the corresponding redemption can take it to their nearest participating hobby shop and exchange it for an exclusive Koufax card.
Sets We Want: 2011 Upper Deck Conference Panic!
By Paul Lesko
With the ongoing chaos and rumors of NCAA realignment comes the parody card set 2011 Upper Deck Conference Panic!
Short Track: 2011 Press Pass FanFare Racing Short Prints Confirmed
By Ryan Cracknell
Press Pass has announced several short prints for the recently 2011 FanFare Racing.
T214 Victory Baseball Cards
By Chris Stufflestreet
T214 Victory Baseball Card Price Comparisons, Set Details, Checklist, Auction Tracker and Buying Guide.
T215 Pirate Baseball Cards
By Chris Stufflestreet
T215 Pirate Baseball Card Price Comparisons, Set Details, Checklist, Auction Tracker and Buying Guide.
T215 Red Cross Baseball Cards
By Chris Stufflestreet
T215 Red Cross Baseball Card Price Comparisons, Set Details, Checklist, Auction Tracker and Buying Guide.
T216 Kotton Baseball Cards
By Chris Stufflestreet
T216 Kotton Baseball Card Price Comparisons, Set Details, Checklist, Auction Tracker and Buying Guide.
This Means War: Leaf Files Countersuit Against Topps
By Paul Lesko
The ongoing court battle between Leaf and Topps escalates with Leaf filing a countersuit yesterday.
Translating the Authenticity of Memorabilia Cards
By Paul Lesko
In Law of Cards, Paul Lesko looks at how increasingly vague disclaimers on the backs of memorabilia cards may be harming the hobby. He also offers suggestions on how this can be fixed.
Upper Deck Countersues Upper Deck International
By Paul Lesko
Upper Deck has brought a countersuit against Upper Deck International. The dueling lawsuits show a battle for company control and bring to light allegations of greed and even substance abuse.
Upper Deck’s Suite Life: UDA Launches Line of High-End Collectibles
By Ryan Cracknell
Ever wished for a motorcycle used by Michael Jordan’s racing team? Got $50,000 kicking around for a pair of kicks? Upper Deck Authenticated can fill the void with their recently launched “Suite One-of-One.”
When Do Trading Cards Enter the Public Domain?
By Paul Lesko
In Law of Cards, Paul Lesko helps you figure out which trading cards are in the public domain and why some are not.
Who Else Wants a T206 Honus Wagner? The Holy Grail Hits eBay
By Ryan Cracknell
Got a little over $350,000 kicking around? If you do, you could land yourself a T206 Honus Wagner on eBay.
Willie Mays Deal Formally Announced by Topps
By Ryan Cracknell
Willie Mays is back with Topps. His first autographs under the deal will be in 2012 Topps Series 1 Baseball and 2012 Topps Tribute Baseball.
