From items that literally never been publicly offered before to veritable hobby unicorns and hundreds of pages featuring some of the hobby’s biggest icons, Memory Lane’s upcoming Spring Rarities Auction cuts a wide swath. Set to open Friday, April 29, the catalog will feature over 2,200 lots from every popular sport. The auction’s centerpiece is the 1933 and 1934 Goudey … [Read more...] about Memory Lane Spring Auction to Include Goudey Greats, Rare 1940s Leaf Pack, 1920 Giants Signed Ball
1976 Topps football
The Man Behind the Curtain. 4 Classic Jack Lambert Cards
The "man behind the curtain" is a phrase that invokes memories of The Wizard of Oz, a scene where the trusty watchdog named Toto pulls the curtain back to reveal the man behind this frightening persona. In 1974, the Pittsburgh Steelers discovered their own man behind the curtain—a second-round draft pick from Kent State named Jack Lambert—who would punish ball carriers who … [Read more...] about The Man Behind the Curtain. 4 Classic Jack Lambert Cards
1976 Topps Football Cello Pack Break at NSCC
There were plenty of packs and boxes ripped at the National Sports Collectors Convention. Most were current era boxes were opened as part of the card company redemption giveaways but fans of older material also set free some cards that had been sealed a long time ago. A couple of days ago, we showed you the end of a 1979-80 O-Pee-Chee hockey box break. Topps' … [Read more...] about 1976 Topps Football Cello Pack Break at NSCC
6 Underrated Cards from the 1976 Topps Football Set
Forty years ago, you could have walked into a drug store, grocery store or five-and-dime, plunked your 15 cents on the counter and walked away with a pack of football cards that probably included at least one player who'd wind up in the Hall of Fame. Nearly one out of every ten cards in the set pictures a player who wound up in Canton. Yes, it's the "Walter … [Read more...] about 6 Underrated Cards from the 1976 Topps Football Set
40th Anniversary: 7 Key Rookie Cards From 1976 Topps Football Set
2016 marks the 40th anniversary of a key vintage football card issue - the 1976 Topps football set. The release isn't short on quality rookie cards - all of which are pretty affordable. Here's a look at seven of the best first-year cards from that set. 1. Walter Payton Rookie Card (No. 148) Not only the most important card in the 1976 Topps football set, but one of the most … [Read more...] about 40th Anniversary: 7 Key Rookie Cards From 1976 Topps Football Set
Despite Payton Push, 1976 Topps Football Sets Still Within Reach
Forty years later, the 1976 Topps football set remains a sweet product to collect. The ’76 set was driven by one major card — No.148, which was the rookie card of Chicago Bears running back Walter Payton. “Sweetness” had a Hall of Fame career, and his card continues to soar in value. Higher grade Payton cards are by no means cheap, but if you’re looking to build your … [Read more...] about Despite Payton Push, 1976 Topps Football Sets Still Within Reach
Walter Payton Rookie Cards Show Consistently Strong Growth
Forty years after he first donned a training camp jersey (#21) at the Chicago Bears’ new Lake Forest, IL training camp, Walter Payton rookie cards remain among the most popular of the modern era. Prices for high-grade examples have been rising at a steady pace since the beginning of the decade. In fact, it’s safe to say they’ve been a pretty good investment. Walter … [Read more...] about Walter Payton Rookie Cards Show Consistently Strong Growth