When we talk about pre-war cards, baseball is the sport most commonly referenced. They generally hold the highest values are are easily the most collected. But early football cards have a strong following, too. And, along with Red Grange, Bronko Nagurski cards are the most sought after of the earliest NFL cardboard. A bruising running back who also starred on defense, … [Read more...]
Bronko Nagurski’s Wrestling Career Documented on Vintage Cards
Ask most collectors about the legendary Bronko Nagurksi and they will usually talk about his football career. For good reason, too. The Canadian-born Nagurski is inducted in both the College and Professional Football Halls of Fame. Nagurski was a three-time professional champion and seven-time All-Pro. His name generally pops up as one of the sport's finest players. But what … [Read more...]
5 Cool Pre-War Football Cards to Chase
When it comes to pre-war cards, baseball issues are by far and away the most popular. However, a reasonable selection of early pre-war football cards exist as well, even though the game was still just becoming established before World War II. The 1894 Mayo set, 1935 National Chicle set, and the Beecher card (arguably the first real football card) from the N162 Goodwin Champions … [Read more...]
Baseball, Football Players Highlight 1937 Kellogg’s Pep Cereal Stamps Set
Pep Cereal was a long-running Kellogg's brand that was produced from the 1920s into the 1970s. Mostly, it was viewed as a competitor to Wheaties. In 1937, Kellogg's created a unique 'stamps' set for the product that featured a variety of athletes. Here's a closer look at the pre-war 1937 Kellogg's Pep Cereal Stamps set. 1937 Kellogg's Pep Cereal Stamps Basics The 1937 … [Read more...]
Ramblings: Recalling Look-Alikes and Cardboard Rumors
When I first started at Beckett way back in 1990 as the primary football analyst, one card which had become strangely popular was the 1973 Topps Terry Owens and it had nothing to do with his success as an offensive lineman for the San Diego Chargers. No, this was something that would have been quickly nipped in the bud during the internet age, but took on quite a life of its … [Read more...]
Memory Lane Acquires Multi-Million ‘Dollar Rocky Mountain Collection’
One of the highest quality collections of iconic sports cards in the hobby has been acquired by Memory Lane and will be offered at auction and private sale. Stretching from the 19th century through the early 21st century, The Rocky Mountain Collection showcases over 300 marquee cards in baseball, football, basketball, hockey and boxing. The cards are owned by a private … [Read more...]
Collection of National Chicle Cards With 10 Nagurskis Sells for Over $50,000
As we reported earlier this week, the family of the late Olympian Jim Heaney consigned a large selection of 1930's sports cards - including a staggering ten examples of the rare 1935 National Chicle Bronko Nagurski--to auction. The headline? Money finds cards - as once again it is proven no matter the venue in the internet age dedicated collectors will undoubtedly find the … [Read more...]
Incredible Haul of 10 1935 National Chicle Nagurskis Comes to Auction
You've had the dream. You run into a pile of old baseball or football cards that no one else knows about with a comic number of rarities staring up at you. T206 Wagners. '52 Mantles. Ruth rookies. Usually the dream ends. You wake up with a smile but still wish something like it would actually happen one day. For an auction house and a long-time hobbyist, that dream … [Read more...]
Love of the Game Launches 1st Auction
The newest entry in the sports memorabilia auction business is officially in the game. Love of the Game kicked off its inaugural auction Wednesday with several hundred lots up for grabs via online bidding. The auction features 223 lots of high-quality baseball and football memorabilia from the late 19th Century to the early 1970s, highlighted by the 1935 National Chicle … [Read more...]
1935 National Chicle Nagurski Headlines Love of the Game Auction
Love of the Game Auctions, a new Internet-based sports auction house is preparing to launch its first auction, which will include the most treasured and valuable of all football cards: the 1935 National Chicle Bronko Nagurski. The auction closing date is Saturday, Oct. 27. Bidding will begin in early October by internet, via the Love of the Game Auctions website. The … [Read more...]