The 1980s gave us Ronald Reagan. MTV. Big hair. And a boatload of great football players. The greatest draft of all-time took place in 1983 when the first round was simply loaded with can't miss Hall of Famers, opening with John Elway and closing with Darrell Green, who spent 20 Hall of Fame years in the league. The list of the most popular 80s rookie cards is … [Read more...] about Five Underrated 1980s Football Rookie Cards
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Topps Signs Jason Heyward to Contract
Topps says it has reached a "promotional deal" with Atlanta Braves rookie phenom Jason Heyward. The 20-year-old Georgia native will be highlighted in upcoming Topps products although the exact nature of what the partnership entails hasn't been released. According to the company's blog, Heyward will be featured on numerous Topps products in 2010, including autographs on … [Read more...] about Topps Signs Jason Heyward to Contract
Game-Worn Jersey Finds Highlight Auction
Heritage Auctions will count on a trio of never-before-offered game worn jerseys, from Mickey Mantle, Bobby Orr and Paul Hornung to anchor the deep variety of vintage sports memorabilia and trading cards the company is offering in its upcoming April 22-23 Signature Auction, online at HA.com and live in Dallas. “Not only are the Mantle, Orr and Hornung among the most … [Read more...] about Game-Worn Jersey Finds Highlight Auction
Topps Tricks Have Collectors Culling Commons
Thanks to the introduction of some new products, you find historical figures on sports trading cards without looking very hard. Topps Allen & Ginter, Upper Deck Champ's and Donruss Americana are just three releases that have put a new spin on things. Over the last three years, though, Topps has gone one step further with its iconic flagship brand. In 2007, Mickey … [Read more...] about Topps Tricks Have Collectors Culling Commons
2010 Topps Allen & Ginter Details
2010 Topps Allen & Ginter Baseball will ship in June according to the company, which has released more information on this year's edition of the popular product. A 350-card base set with 50 short-prints will make up the meat and potatoes portion of the 19th-century inspired issue. Featured this year are: Cabinet Relic Cards (1 of 1) Topps says it is producing … [Read more...] about 2010 Topps Allen & Ginter Details
2010 Allen & Ginter: First Look
Topps will bring one of its most popular issues back for another go round in 2010. … [Read more...] about 2010 Allen & Ginter: First Look
2009 Allen & Ginter Short Print List Unveiled
Topps has revealed its list of short printed autograph cards--and other quirks--inside its newly-released Allen & Ginter set. … [Read more...] about 2009 Allen & Ginter Short Print List Unveiled