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With the passing of LeRoy Neiman, the sports world has lost one of its greats. He didn’t hold any titles or win any championships but his work is just as iconic as a Michael Jordan dunk or Babe Ruth’s home run trot. We honor LeRoy Neiman’s legacy with a gallery of 15 iconic sports paintings.
One of the greatest sets of the decade, 1992 Bowman Baseball is highlighted by a massive rookie card checklist. Key cards include Mariano Rivera, Mike Piazza, Manny Ramirez, Chipper Jones and Pedro Martinez.
1997 Bowman Chrome Baseball helped bring rookie cards back to the forefront of the hobby. Led by rookie cards of Roy Halladay, Lance Berkman and others, it remains one of the best modern baseball card sets.
2005 Bowman Draft Picks & Prospects is one of the most loaded sets in the modern hobby. Mixing Bowman and Bowman Chrome, key rookie cards include Ryan Braun, Jacob Ellsbury, Jered Weaver and Ricky Romero.
Outside of Evan Longoria and Clayton Kershaw Bowman Chrome autographs, 2006 Bowman Draft Picks and Prospects Baseball is an overall weak release for the brand. However, there are a couple of dark horses collectors can watch for. And, as always, Refractor rainbows remain a popular choice.
Celebrating the history of the Philadelphia Flyers, 2011-12 In the Game Broad Street Boys has six hits in every single-pack box. Collectors can look for team-focused autographs and game-used memorabilia cards from all of the franchise’s eras.
2011-12 Panini Rookie Anthology Hockey has both new rookie cards and updated Rookie Silhouettes and Limited Phenoms autographs. Every box comes with an autographed dual-memorabilia rookie, another autograph and two memorabilia cards.
2011-12 Panini Titanium Hockey boasts either an autograph or memorabilia card per pack. Rookie cards are extremely tough, limited to the featured player’s jersey number.
If you’re a set builder, consider 2011-12 Panini Titanium the ultimate challenge. With rookie cards numbered to the player’s jersey number, there are very few possible sets to go around. Get a full rookie checklist and print runs.
Other than a few cosmetic changes, 2012 Bowman Baseball sticks with what’s made it one of the most popular brands in the hobby. Once again collectors can expect rookies and prospects galore and a ton of parallels and refractors to chase. Bowman Black autographs debut.
2012 Bowman Football is highlighted by the first Topps autographs from the 2012 NFL draft picks. Every pack of the hobby version, dubbed Bowman Signatures, is guaranteed to have either an autograph or a signed relic card. The 200-card base set has 100 rookie cards.
Check out all of the 2012 Bowman Football Chrome Refractor Rookie Autographs with our complete gallery and guide. Get all the details on the set, include images of every card in the set, player checklist and team info.
2012 Bowman Football has an added challenge for set builders and players collectors. Fifty rookies have short print variations. Get a full checklist as well as variant descriptions and images.
2012 Cryptozoic Fringe Seasons 1 and 2 sees the critically acclaimed series arrive on trading cards for the first time. Boxes have one costume card and one autograph. Signers include Joshua Jackson, Anna Torv and Meghan Markle.
2012 Leaf Ultimate Draft Football features many of the top prospects in the 2012 NFL Draft. Every box comes with three on-card autographs. Production is limited to 299 12-box cases.
The 2012 Panini Father’s Day promo set has the first cards of Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III in their NFL uniforms. Get full details and images of the limited edition cards.
2012 Panini Father’s Day is a promo set that covers baseball, basketball, football, hockey and soccer. Cards were distributed in two-card packs and intended as hobby shop incentives to be given out during the Father’s Day weekend. Get complete details and a checklist.
2012 Press Pass Redline Racing marks the debut of a hew high-end NASCAR brand. Every pack promises a numbered autograph and memorabilia card as well as several base cards, inserts and parallels.
2012 Prestige Football offers some of the first fully licensed cards of the deep 2012 NFL rookie class. Andrew Luck, Robert Griffin III and Trent Richardson are among the first-year players pictured in their professional uniforms. Hobby boxes have four hits including at least two autographs.
Get the full scoop on the 2012 Prestige Football rookie variations. We have details and images for all 18 cards in the set, which includes Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III.
2012 Rittenhouse Amazing Spider-Man Series 1 focuses on the latest film starring the most famous teenager in comic history. Every limited factory set comes with an autograph from the film’s star, Andrew Garfield, and seven costume cards.
2012 Rittenhouse Game of Thrones Season One has one of the most comprehensive autograph checklists ever produced for a first-time set. See images of all 51 cards, get details on the set and shop for individual cards with our easy-to-use guide.
2012 Rittenhouse James Bond 50th Anniversary is packed with lots of value, including three autographs per box, the first Bond Shadowbox cards and a 108-card set dedicated to Dr. No.
Check out the entire set of 2012 Rittenhouse NCIS Autographs. Includes images of all 18 cards in the set, a checklist and buying guide for individual cards. Checklist highlights include Pauley Perrette, Rocky Carroll, Bob Newhart and Cheryl Ladd.
2012 Rittenhouse NCIS Premiere Edition marks the show’s debut in the hobby. Every premium pack comes with one autograph and two costume cards. Signers for the set include Pauley Perrette, Bob Newhart annd Cheryl Ladd.
2012 SPx Football marks the brand’s debut as a standalone collegiate set. Boxes boast four hits, including a numbered Rookie Auto Jersey. Additional rookie content includes numbered SPx Finite inserts and SPx Rookie Signatures.
2012 Topps Archives see the return of the nostalgic brand that puts new photos on classic designs. Fan Favorites Autographs are one of the set’s main draws. The set also includes buybacks and inserts based on old Topps sets.
2012 Topps Series 2 Baseball is the traditional second dose of the trademark flagship set. Topps continues with a gold theme for many of its inserts. Autographs and relic cards fall at a combined rate of one per hobby box.
2012 Topps Series 2 Baseball arrives with 26 new short prints and variations. The celebration theme continues on many of them. Collectors can also look for Hall of Famers and a Bryce Harper rookie short print. Get images and details for all 26 cards.
Get complete details for the 2012 Topps Series 2 Baseball wrapper redemption program. Now available for both hobby and retail wrappers, the Gold Rush checklist expands with 50 new players. Random autographs include Bryce Harper, Yu Darvish and Ken Griffey Jr.
Cutting directly to the chase, 2012 Topps Tier One is a hits-only release. Three-card boxes promise two autographs and one relic card. Mixing current and past stars, highlights include all on-card autographs, bat knobs, jumbo patch cards and much more.
One of the most distinct insert sets of the year, here is everything you need to know about the 2012 Topps Tier One Baseball Bat Knob cards. Includes an ongoing list of confirmed pulls, buying guide, images, sales and a full checklist.
Continuing from where the first set left off, 2012 Upper Deck Marvel Beginnings Series II has another comprehensive base set of 180 cards. Every box comes with either a sketch card, autograph or X-Men hologram, as well as a bunch of other inserts.
2012 Wax Eye Cereal Killers Series 2 sees the indie spoof return for a second helping of horror-breakfast mash-ups. Inserts include sketch cards, glow-in-the-dark cards, and foil cards.
Maria Sharapova is one of the most popular female athletes on the planet. Her personality and attractive looks may help her get endorsement deals and into the pages of gossip magazines, but it’s her on-court play that has made her a champion. It’s also why these five Maria Sharapova cards are worth collecting.
Following his Perfect Game, Matt Cain entered baseball’s record books. Here are 5 key cards to track down and enjoy.
Bubba Watson is the latest athlete to partner with eBay to raise money and awareness for charity. Get full details on Watson’s eBay celebrity page and find out how collectors can support his causes.
LeBron James may be one of the most unpopular athletes on the planet, but his dominant showing in the NBA Finals bodes well for the future of his cards and memorabilia.
Learn all about custom jersey frames with this handy guide. Find out how to frame a jersey on your own. We also tell you what to look for if you’re getting your jersey framed by a professional.
Collectors have seen baseball cards with squirrels and Photoshopped presidents in recent years. But how about a character from a horror movie. Sadako, from the Japanese franchise for The Ring, is getting a bizarre baseball card in 2012 BBM 2nd Version.
Justin Blackmon isn’t making a great first impression with collectors. Scheduled to appear at the TriStar show in Houston over the weekend, he was a last-second cancellation for both Saturday and Sunday. Early Sunday morning he was charged with aggravated DUI in Oklahoma.
A judge has denied Upper Deck International’s request for a six-month stay in their case with Upper Deck. Paul Lesko has full details, analysis and copies of court documents.
Kevin Durant, Panini and Nike find themselves in a legal battle with an 80s rocker over the nickname “Durantula.” Paul Lesko has the details and analysis.
In Law of Cards, Paul Lesko looks at why Panini’s Chromium trademark battle with Topps will either end quickly or drag on, potentially, for years.
Details and legal analysis of a long-running trademark case between sports artist Daniel Moore and the University of Alabama. Although the case doesn’t touch directly on the hobby, Paul Lesko looks at how it might impact the future of unlicensed trading cards.
A potential court battle looms between two card companies. Topps filed an opposition against Panini over trademark registrations for Panini Chromium and Chromium.
Who has the hottest jersey in football? We look at the ten top-selling jerseys in the NFL, which includes a pair of rookies, lots of quarterbacks and a couple of surprises.
Mars Attacks is slated to invade the 2012 San Diego Comic-Con with an exclusive nine-card puzzle. Get details on the set as well as a list of booths collectors will have to visit to get them.
In Law of Cards, Paul Lesko looks at Panini’s recent trademark application for “Limited” and why it might be tough to get.
The Rally Squirrel is back in 2012 Topps Series 2 Baseball, albeit as a toy. The bushy-tailed rodent appears in the set on a short print variation card of David Freese. Get full details and images of the card.
Through the first week of 2012 Bowman Football sales, Robert Griffin III has a clear edge over Andrew Luck. Get a full top 10 list and breakdown. Not surprisingly, both rookie quarterbacks dominate.
brentandbecca offers his thoughts and lasting impressions on 2012 Topps Archives Baseball. Includes highlights from his 16-case break and images of his best pulls.
Already some of the most attractive baseball cards of the year, 2012 Topps Tier One Baseball Clear Rookie Reprint Autographs are some of the hottest on the market. Check out images of the entire set, which is made up entirely of hobby favorites.
We count down baseball’s best rookie cards from the 1980s. Includes analysis, images and links to purchase the rookie cards.
Who are the best father-son combos in baseball history? We count them down, complete with analysis and key rookie card listings.
Held back by bankruptcy proceeding, Upper Deck International has filed for a six-month stay in its case with the US-based Upper Deck. Paul Lesko outlines why this could lead to an early end to this heated court battle.
When 1989 Upper Deck burst onto the scene, the hobby was changed forever. Chart the company’s evolution with a gallery of all the Upper Deck Baseball designs from 1989 to 2010.
Dads, increase your odds of getting sports cards this Father’s Day by sharing this article with your partner and children. It provides full details on the 2012 Panini Father’s Day set including instructions on how to take part and a list of participating shops.
We track the top 10 2012 Topps Series 2 Baseball opening week eBay sales. Bryce Harper and Yu Darvish autographs rule the list.
We track the top 10 2012 Tier One Baseball opening week eBay sales. Bat Knob cards and low-numbered autographs lead the way. In total, six cards sold for more than $1,000 during the first seven days of the set’s official release.
Twenty of the first 31 picks in the 2012 MLB Draft had baseball cards available before they were drafted. We look at highlights for all the first round picks, breaking down the best cards to own right now.
2012 National Sports Collectors Convention autograph guest, schedule and prices. Get full details on who’s signing at the National in Baltimore on August 1-5. Highlights include Cal Ripken Jr, Pete Rose, Rickey Henderson, Emmitt Smith and Barry Sanders.
Topps has confirmed several upcoming autograph cards for Will Middlebrooks, Trevor Bauer and Anthony Rizzo. Get details on which sets.
