For longtime collectors who endured the hobby in the 1990s, it’s hard to believe that a quarter century has past since Signature Rookies began to fade away. While you rarely hear that card company's name much these days, how they changed the hobby has a huge influence on what is happening 25 years later. Signature Rookies emerged on the scene with the revolutionary idea … [Read more...] about Signature Rookies Broke New Hobby Ground; Then Faded Away
1990s football cards
Cris Dishman Q&A: Collecting Cards as a Kid, Raiders Fandom and Signing Autographs at Astrodome
Louisville, Kentucky’s Cris Dishman was a standout wide receiver at St. Francis DeSales High school. The former wideout was a two time Kentucky All-State team member. Dishman played collegiately at Purdue University, where he was transitioned to the defensive side of the ball, becoming a member of the All-Big Ten Team in 1987. He also laced up the track spikes and ran the … [Read more...] about Cris Dishman Q&A: Collecting Cards as a Kid, Raiders Fandom and Signing Autographs at Astrodome
Card Back Q&A: Dwight Stone Talks Blazing Speed, Steelers Mini Camps and FBI Agent Aspirations
Florala, Alabama native Dwight Stone went undrafted coming out of Middle Tennessee State in 1987 but still managed to forge a 14-year NFL career, playing the bulk of it with the Pittsburgh Steelers. After stints with the Carolina Panthers and New York Jets, he retired after the 2000 NFL season. The multi-threat back was known for his blazing speed. ‘Stoney’ was a running … [Read more...] about Card Back Q&A: Dwight Stone Talks Blazing Speed, Steelers Mini Camps and FBI Agent Aspirations
Gus Frerotte Q&A: NFL Trading Card Glamour Shots, Collecting Clemente and Punting in a Pinch
Quarterback Gus Frerotte was a standout during his time at the University of Tulsa. Drafted in the seventh round of the 1994 NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins, he went on to play 15 seasons in the NFL for seven different teams. His finest season was the 1996 campaign, one in which he threw for nearly 3,500 yards and was named to the Pro Bowl. In 2008, Frerotte tied the NFL … [Read more...] about Gus Frerotte Q&A: NFL Trading Card Glamour Shots, Collecting Clemente and Punting in a Pinch
Jarrod Bunch Talks Rookie Cards, Signing Autographs in High School and Blocking Lawrence Taylor
Jarrod Bunch was a standout running back at the University of Michigan in the late 1980s, serving as captain on the Wolverines' 1990 team. Selected in the first round of the 1991 draft by the New York Giants, he averaged 4.8 yards per rushing attempt in 1992, ranking second in the NFL. His playing career was cut short due to injuries and he then transitioned to coaching and … [Read more...] about Jarrod Bunch Talks Rookie Cards, Signing Autographs in High School and Blocking Lawrence Taylor
Levon Kirkland Q&A: Card Backs, Fun Facts, Encyclopedias and Signing Body Parts
The Pittsburgh Steelers have one of the richest traditions of linebacker greats in the history of professional football. One name that probably isn't mentioned as often as it should be is that of Levon Kirkland. The Clemson graduate and South Carolina native was a two time Pro Bowler, a two time All-Pro, a two time team MVP and he was named to the NFL All-Decade Team of … [Read more...] about Levon Kirkland Q&A: Card Backs, Fun Facts, Encyclopedias and Signing Body Parts
Forgotten 1992 GameDay Football Card Set Becoming a Favorite for TTM Collectors
Lost in the quagmire that has stigmatized most sports cards produced from 1987 to 1994, a true visual gem has emerged out of obscurity: the 1992 GameDay NFL football set. NFL Properties’ 1992 GameDay cards have recently been gaining momentum as a favorite among TTM (Through the Mail) autograph collectors. A throwback to Topps 1965 "tall boy" football cards, the 1992 … [Read more...] about Forgotten 1992 GameDay Football Card Set Becoming a Favorite for TTM Collectors
1993 SP Premium Cards Tell a Tale of Two Rookies
In 1989, Upper Deck introduced its first baseball cards, shaking up the trading card industry. By 1993, card sets were becoming more complex with inserts and parallels beginning to take off and the company again made a bold move, releasing its 1993 SP Premium brand cards. In addition to baseball, SP cards were also printed for football and hockey. SP was another high-end … [Read more...] about 1993 SP Premium Cards Tell a Tale of Two Rookies
25 Years Ago: Recalling Some Hot Cards of 1993
By 1993, we were just exiting the junk wax era of the late 1980s and early 1990s. 1993 actually saw numerous memorable trading cards issued and with 2018 marking the 25th anniversary, now's a good time to take a look back through time at a few of them. Here's a glimpse at some of the cards that were making waves while North America tuned their TV to Seinfeld and Roseanne and … [Read more...] about 25 Years Ago: Recalling Some Hot Cards of 1993
Kurt Warner Rookie Cards, AFL Issues Get Hall of Fame Boost
Even before his election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, he was the ultimate rags to riches guy. How does one transition from the Arena Football League to NFL Super Bowl champ? For collectors, Kurt Warner rookie cards stand out because he's the only NFL player who had multiple professional cards before his first "official" rookie cards arrived. Now … [Read more...] about Kurt Warner Rookie Cards, AFL Issues Get Hall of Fame Boost