I recently shared a meme I found on social media that got some traction.The person that posted it basically asked why as men (and women) do we choose a favorite sports team during our childhood and let it ruin the rest of our lives? Of course, it was posted in jest but, as with any good joke, there lies some truth within.I think that's a fair point, so I took it to the shop and … [Read more...] about Shop Talk: When Do We Cut Ties with Our Teams?
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Barry Foote Q&A: Favorite Topps Card, Two Decades of Memorabilia, Breakfast with Bo
Catcher Barry Foote was a star at Smithfield-Selma High School in Smithfield, North Carolina. Selected with the third overall pick in the 1970 Major League Baseball Draft by the Montreal Expos, he made his Major League Baseball debut in September of 1973. In 1974, he became the Expos full-time catcher and pieced together a stellar season, hitting .262 with 11 home runs, … [Read more...] about Barry Foote Q&A: Favorite Topps Card, Two Decades of Memorabilia, Breakfast with Bo
Mike Sherrard Q&A: Writing Letters to Biletnikoff, Bo Jackson Gifted Bat, New Venture
Oakland, California born Mike Sherrard was a standout multiple sport athlete at Chico High School in Chico, California. He excelled in football, baseball, basketball and track and field.The speedster was a walk on at UCLA and after a few early injury related setbacks, he became a starter by his sophomore season. He left school as the Bruins all-time leading receiver in both … [Read more...] about Mike Sherrard Q&A: Writing Letters to Biletnikoff, Bo Jackson Gifted Bat, New Venture
1988 Topps Football Set Brought Bo and Boz; End of an Era
The year 1988 was right in my adolescent wheelhouse. I was 10 years old and a full-fledged, all in sports fan. I couldn't get enough baseball, basketball and football. I played sports, watched sports, talked about sports and, you guessed it, collected sports cards. With that being said, 1988 was a great year for sports and sports fans in general. 1988 Was Full of Moments, … [Read more...] about 1988 Topps Football Set Brought Bo and Boz; End of an Era
Eric Valent Q&A: Collecting as Kid, Rookie Photos, TTM Requests
To say Eric Valent was a college baseball standout would be an understatement. More than 20 years after his career at UCLA ended, he still holds the Pac-10 record for career home runs with 69 and team records for career RBI with over 200. The La Mirada, California native also led the Bruins to the 1997 College World Series and was named Pac-10 Player of the Year in 1998. … [Read more...] about Eric Valent Q&A: Collecting as Kid, Rookie Photos, TTM Requests
Cache Of Unsigned Patrick Mahomes ‘Personal Edition’ Rookie Cards Found At Thrift Store
This might be the best argument for being thrifty. You never know what you might find. Justinn Patton’s latest find was not actually discovered inside the Goodwill Outlet & Recycling Center in Kansas City, but the Missouri resident made a deal for the ages. And the deal had to do with Patrick Mahomes. Patton, 32, from nearby Independence, stumbled onto some … [Read more...] about Cache Of Unsigned Patrick Mahomes ‘Personal Edition’ Rookie Cards Found At Thrift Store
3-Day Show in Columbus Includes Bo, Bettis, Bosa
Bo Jackson, Jerome Bettis, Joey Bosa and Pete Rose will be among the headliners for the 4th annual Midwest Sports Spectacular autograph and card show in Columbus, OH January 20-22. The 25,000-square-foot dealer room will have over 40 dealers of vintage and current sports memorabilia. The show is expected to draw collectors and fans from across the Midwest to the Ohio State … [Read more...] about 3-Day Show in Columbus Includes Bo, Bettis, Bosa
Sox Unveil Bo Jackson Bat Snapping Bobblehead
This news may make every kid who grew up in the 1980s and early 90s lose all control. The Chicago White Sox are selling a Bo Jackson bat snapping bobblehead. The former two-sport star himself was on hand this week in Chicago as White Sox Charities unveiled the new nodders. It’s the first official Bo bobblehead ever made. They show Jackson in Sox pinstripes breaking a bat … [Read more...] about Sox Unveil Bo Jackson Bat Snapping Bobblehead
1986 Donruss 30th Anniversary: 5 Memorable Cards
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...] about 1986 Donruss 30th Anniversary: 5 Memorable Cards
Recalling The Hottest Players, Products of 1990
When the calendar turns to a new year, there is there is always a new anniversary to commemorate. Last year, among other recollections, we recalled the 25th anniversary of the infamous Bill Ripken “Rick Face” card, which once again got a lot of reaction, especially on social media. To this day, collectors—especially those who were kids at the time-- love to reminisce about … [Read more...] about Recalling The Hottest Players, Products of 1990