With a history dating back to the 1970s, the Philly Show has evolved over the years but it’s still a drawing card for avid collectors and Philadelphia area fans. The last of three shows for 2019 took place Friday, Saturday and Sunday with over 170 booths and dealers from 18 different states, along with auction houses and authenticators. Emmitt Smith, Allen Iverson, Steve … [Read more...]
Chantilly, Strongsville, Edison Shows Bring Out the Stars–and Cards
Three major shows over the weekend brought collectors out to snare autographs and do some shopping. Michael Irvin, who underwent a throat biopsy last week, came to Chantilly, VA with former teammates Troy Aikman and Emmitt Smith to sign autographs at the CSA Show. The trio signed autographs and posed for pictures not long after Irvin learned the biopsy came back clean, … [Read more...]
Emmitt’s Signed Gamer to Reggie White Tops Super Bowl Auction
A game-worn helmet, signed and presented by the Dallas Cowboys star running back to another NFL legend during the middle of their careers sold for $67,563 in the annual Super Bowl Auction in Atlanta. The battle-scarred Cowboys helmet was signed and inscribed by Smith sometime after the Cowboys beat the Eagles in the opening round of the NFC playoffs that year. It … [Read more...]
When it Was Aikman vs Emmitt: Troy’s Aloha Bowl Jersey Coming to Auction
Three seasons before they would be united as teammates with the Dallas Cowboys and embark on a remarkable 1990s run that saw them win three Super Bowls, Troy Aikman and Emmitt Smith were on opposite sidelines. Aikman had transferred from Oklahoma to UCLA where he got a starting opportunity. The Bruins were the nation's fifth ranked team in 1987, a talented squad that … [Read more...]
Notes: Shows in Toronto, Chicago; Tech Changes in the Hobby; Illegible Autographs
A couple of shows brought out autograph signers and collectors over the weekend. Some social media activity from the Sports Card Expo in Toronto and the Fanatics Authentic event in Chicago... Having a blast at the Sport Card Expo in the International Centre. #sports as far as the eye can see! We're representing #Barrie folks! #FanCave @sportcardexpo A post shared … [Read more...]
Emmitt Smith, Panini Team Up for Trackable Memorabilia Cards
It isn’t often a Pro Football Hall of Famer turns his jerseys directly over to a card company to be cut up for use on trading cards but that’s what Emmitt Smith has done. The NFL’s all-time leading rusher is incorporating technology developed by his own company to add a layer of authenticity to some of Panini’s upcoming football card products. PROVA is a company Smith … [Read more...]
Emmitt Smith Rookie Cards Are All About the Update
Long before Ezekiel Elliott came along, there was another amazing running back doing great things for the Dallas Cowboys. He, too, was tough, durable and had a nose for the first down marker. Collectors have been chasing Emmitt Smith rookie cards since they were issued in 1990 but at the time, you had to be a little patient. It was the tail end of an era when NFL rookies … [Read more...]
Certified Football Among New Panini Arrivals
It was a busy Wednesday for card shops that carry a lot of Panini product. Prizm Baseball, Intrigue Basketball and 2013 Panini Certified Football all arrived at once. The longest-running brand of the trio, of course, is Certified which got a bit of a makeover this year. Collectors who grew up in the 1990s should love the memorabilia relic cards that are being touted by … [Read more...]
Vintage Rookie Cards Still the Gold Standard
by Eamon Donlyn It’s one of those concepts that is generally accepted among all circles in the collecting world. Much like 'guy codes' that are just accepted whether we think about them (or like them) or not: The QB always gets the lead cheerleader Don’t drink another man’s last beer Don’t bring your wife to the poker game Just like quarterbacks, rookie cards … [Read more...]
Heritage Raising Funds for Smith Charities
Winning bidders in a fund-raising auction can be the guest of former Dallas Cowboys star Emmitt Smith when he’s inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame in August, spend two days at the 2011 Masters with Smith or attend The Dancing With The Stars finale with he and his wife in May, among other fantasy lots. Proceeds from the May 14 auction conducted by Heritage … [Read more...]