As my wife and in-laws and I were watching football last Sunday afternoon it was becoming more and more apparent that Monday night's game in Pittsburgh would be longtime quarterback and future Hall of Famer Ben Roethlisberger's last go-round in his home stadium of Heinz Field in Pittsburgh. We made a pretty last minute decision to make the trek across the state to see Big Ben … [Read more...] about Shop Talk: Big Ben’s Last Ride at Heinz Field, New Products, Great Local Card Show
2021-22 Hoops
Sports Card Release Calendar: 12/31/21 – 1/25/22
2021 finishes with a flourish, but it'll be a slow start to the new year for those looking for new sports card products. Here's a roundup of the licensed boxes you can expect at your local shop, eBay or your favorite online retailer. 12/31/21 Bowman Draft Baseball Among the most anticipated products of the year for those who like to play the prospect game, Bowman Draft … [Read more...] about Sports Card Release Calendar: 12/31/21 – 1/25/22
2021-22 Hoops Basketball Preview
The arrival will be a little later than usual in an unusual time for product releases, but 2021-22 Panini Hoops Basketball now has a spot on the upcoming calendar. The long-running brand will offer the first cards of rookies in their NBA uniforms. Hoops is scheduled to arrive on New Year's Eve. Hoops Hobby boxes carry randomly inserted autograph cards but it's … [Read more...] about 2021-22 Hoops Basketball Preview