"Sports cards are about to become a cultural phenomenon again." -Gary Vaynerchuk Gary Vaynerchuk has a big platform. An energetic entrepreneur and digital marketing guru, he's the owner of New York-based Vayner Media, which created the recent Dwyane Wade ad that had the sports world buzzing earlier this month. An early champion of social media, his followers … [Read more...]
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Vintage Pack Facts: 1975 Topps Baseball
The white borders were gone. In their place was a rainbow of colors. Ten cent wax packs were gone, too, replaced by a 15 cent price tag. 1975 had brought changes to the world of bubble gum cards but Topps kept the presses rolling and there was plenty of unopened material to be had, even decades after the set that brought us a multitude of Hall of Fame rookie … [Read more...]
2019 Panini Luminance Preview
After making its debut last year, Panini Luminance football is set to return in 2019, putting some of the season’s earliest rookie cards in the market. 2019 Panini Luminance Basics A full-bleed design that mixes black and white with color makes Luminance easy to spot. This year’s design uses a large cursive-style font for player names which are etched across the … [Read more...]
Reggie White Items; Baseball Memorabilia Headline Hunt Sale
Over 40 items from the personal collection of the late Pro Football Hall of Famer Reggie White are part of the new Hunt Auctions Internet/Phone Auction, set to run through next Wendesday. The first part of the collection was sold during the Super Bowl Auction in early February. The latest group of items includes his 1991 Mackey Award as the NFL’s Defensive Lineman … [Read more...]
Topps 150 Years of Baseball Set Gets Graig Kreindler Touch
For more than a decade, fans and collectors have enjoyed the work of artist Graig Kreindler. His colorful paintings of former baseball greats and memorable moments have brought color to some well-known black and white photos, giving new life to the game's past. Now, just about anyone will be able to "own a Kreindler." Topps has hired him to contribute to … [Read more...]
Mariano Rivera’s Last Uniform Coming to Auction
The last uniform ever worn by Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera is going on the auction block later this month. The lot also represents the last jersey to be worn by a Major League player whose regular number was 42. The gray New York Yankees road jersey and pants were donned by the all-time MLB saves leader in Houston on September 29, 2013, the final day of the regular … [Read more...]
Hit Parade: 2019 Topps Diamond Icons Preview
A day after this summer's MLB All-Star Game, collectors and breakers can fill the baseball void one of the higher end products on the annual card calendar. 2019 Topps Diamond Icons returns that day, packing ten cards per pack--all hits. 2019 Topps Diamond Icons Basics Every card in Diamond Icons will be numbered to 25 or less. Nine of the ten cards in … [Read more...]
Notes: Khalil Mack Finally Signs; Tiger Putter Brings Big $; Canseco to Hit Homers, Sign Autos for Card Shop
It’s taken awhile—and apparently taken a small army to get it done—but Khalil Mack has finally signed his 2014 Playoff Contenders rookie cards. Panini America announced Monday that it would begin fulfilling redemption cards that were issued upon the product’s January 15 release. No specific reason was given as to why it took so long to get Mack to sign, but Panini says … [Read more...]
2019 Bowman Chrome Baseball Preview
It'll arrive in the final weeks of the season, but there's no doubt 2019 Bowman Chrome baseball is centered around next year--and beyond. The annual release is prospect heavy while still maintaining some veteran content. 2019 Bowman Chrome Configuration There will gain be two configurations for Bowman Chrome--one that's more traditional and another for … [Read more...]
Robinson Jersey, Gehrig and Ali Contracts, Bonds’ Last HR Ball in Goldin Auctions Sale
A Jackie Robinson jersey, Lou Gehrig's 1925 contract, historic home run baseballs from Barry Bonds, Mark McGwire and Alex Rodriguez headline the Goldin Auctions 2019 Spring Auction, which launches Monday and runs through May 11. Included in the 1,200-lot auction are a dozen lots celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Jackie Robinson with a … [Read more...]
