There have been countless multi-sport trading card products over the years, but Leaf is preparing one with all female athletes.
2024 Leaf Metal Women of Sport, a new product featuring women athletes from multiple sports, is scheduled for a Nov. 29 release. .
It will highlight some of the most accomplished athletes from the past and present.
“The sports trading card market has been male-dominated, but we’ve seen growing interest from women collectors and fans,” Director of Marketing and Licensing CJ Breen told SC Daily. “In response to this shift, Leaf has worked to ensure this set appeals to a broader audience, including women, and reflects the increasing demand for inclusivity in the hobby.
“From the start of my time at Leaf, it has been my mission to give female athletes the recognition they deserve, as they’ve historically been underrepresented in the trading card hobby. This is something I am deeply passionate about.”
The Product
>Each box will contain seven cards – three base parallels numbered 25 or less, and four parallel autographs numbered five or less. There are ten boxes in each case.
“>Every card will be numbered and feature first-time signers and multi-signed cards.
Notable autographed inserts include Anime Nation, Her Story, and She Got Game.
Well-known names from soccer and basketball will be prominent.
LSU gymnast, social media star and girlfriend of Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes will have signed cards in the set.
Women of Sport won’t be all athletes, though. Leaf has also signed media personalities and some female sports executives. The full checklist hasn’t been released but the list of those who will have cards in the product include:
- Mia Hamm
- Aryna Sabalenka
- Alisha Lehmann
- Olivia Dunne
- Paige Bueckers
- Cameron Brink
- Brandi Chastain
- Alex Morgan
- Sophia Smith
- Jeanie Buss
- Lisa Leslie
- Cheryl Miller
- Jennie Finch
- Doris Burke
- Melissa Starke
- Rachel Nichols
>Women of Sport boxes will be made available through traditional channels, including hobby shops and online retailers.
Caitlin Clark, who signed an exclusive deal with Panini earlier this year, isn’t part of the release but the former Iowa star and current WBA rookie is partly responsible for growing interest in women’s sports cards.
“We’ve recognized that collectors are seeking fresh, innovative collections that spotlight athletes from a wide range of sports, genders, and backgrounds,” Breen added. “After a year of carefully curating the most iconic names in women’s sports, this set is designed to offer a groundbreaking box-opening experience for the consumer.”
Breen expects boxes of 2024 Women of Sport to drop at between $130 and $150.
