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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Hobby Pioneer’s Football Jersey Collection Up for Auction
While the name of John Kindler may be unfamiliar to all but the earliest football uniform collectors, the upcoming Heritage Signature Auction should shed some light on one of the best collections ever assembled. Auction Director Chris Ivy calls it “the most significant single owner assembly” ever presented at a public sports memorabilia auction. Here's the interesting part: … [Read more...]
Gehrig, Cobb Cards Top Memory Lane’s I Own It Now Results
A near mint-mint pair of Lou Gehrig cards sold for a combined $50,000, pacing the recent I Own it Now online catalog sale conducted by Memory Lane Auctions. The 1933 DeLong and 1932 U. S. Caramel were among the vintage headliners in the event, which allows collectors to buy cards outright or wait a few days in hopes of making a better offer. Dozens of items changed hands, … [Read more...]
eBay Card of the Day: Bo Knows Supplemental Sets
It's hard to believe a quarter century has passed since we had the "Year of Bo". 1989 truly turned out to be the year all of America discovered the multi-sport brilliance of Bo Jackson, in no small part due to the "Bo Knows" advertising campaign. It really began during the 1989 Baseball All-Star game in which Bo began by hitting a long homer off Rick Reuschel on his way to … [Read more...]