At the time of production and in the years that followed, the 1986 Donruss baseball set appeared to have long-term viability in the trading card market. Headlined by slugger Jose Canseco and the set's popular 'Rated Rookies,' it became a popular set among collectors within its first few years. In addition to the standard 1986 Donruss set, the company released its popular 'The … [Read more...]
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Bo Jackson Cards Still Popular with Those Who Remember When
Multi-sport athletes are common in high school, less common in college, and extremely rare in the pros. Players like Deion Sanders, Brian Jordan, Dave DeBusschere and Gene Conley excelled in two sports, but there was one player who was hands down the most dominant. It’s why Bo Jackson cards are among the most popular in the hobby, more than 20 years after he played his last … [Read more...]
Is Barry Bonds Destined to be Hobby Pariah?
On June 4, 1986, a tall and wiry rookie from Riverside California, stepped to the plate for the Pittsburgh Pirates vs. the Atlanta Braves. Batting leadoff, this 21-year-old outfield phenom planted a fifth inning offering by Craig McMurtry into the left field seats at old Fulton County Stadium. Barry Bonds’ solo home run that day was the first of his career. It was also part … [Read more...]
