After announcing it would be making changes to the top of its grading scale in March of last year, Beckett has confirmed it has scrapped the idea. “After speaking with many of our valued customers, we believe that keeping the BGS scale as it currently is,” said Dave Poole, the company’s Director of Graders in a video posted Saturday. “And yes, that means we’re going to … [Read more...] about Notes: Beckett Won’t Change Scale; Shop Burglary Solved via DNA; Father-Son Arrest; Auction Results; CSA Stars
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Card Back Q&A: Andre Rison Talks Jerry Rice Comparisons, Studying Michael Jordan, Chilling with Ice Cube
Flint, Michigan born and raised, Andre Rison was a multi-sport star at Flint Northwestern High School, excelling on the gridiron, the hardwood and the track.Rison then headed to Michigan State where he continued to excel as a Spartan in three sports at the collegiate level but made his mark in football where he set school records in career receptions and career receiving yards. … [Read more...] about Card Back Q&A: Andre Rison Talks Jerry Rice Comparisons, Studying Michael Jordan, Chilling with Ice Cube
Cassius Marsh Q&A: Shop’s 2 Crazy Collections; His Own Rookie Cards and More
Westlake Village, California native Cassius Marsh was one of the top ranked defensive tackles in the entire country during his senior year of high school. The defensive force took his talents to UCLA where he made the Pac-10 All-Freshman team and eventually caught the eye of NFL scouts. Marsh was selected 108th overall in the 2014 draft by the Seattle Seahawks. During … [Read more...] about Cassius Marsh Q&A: Shop’s 2 Crazy Collections; His Own Rookie Cards and More
Rice, Montana, Woodson Sign Autograph Exclusives
Three of pro football’s all-time greats have signed exclusive, multi-year autograph deals with Fanatics. Joe Montana, his former San Francisco 49ers teammate Jerry Rice and recently elected Hall of Famer Charles Woodson will join a roster of current and former stars housed under the company’s memorabilia and collectibles division, Fanatics Authentic. Fanatics will now … [Read more...] about Rice, Montana, Woodson Sign Autograph Exclusives
Notes: NorCal Dealer Still Going Strong; Gretzy’s Historic Puck; Flipping Auction Items
If you’ve collected autographs or browsed for them online, you’ve probably seen the white paneled footballs and basketballs that are designed with graphers in mind. They were created over 25 years ago by Rob Hemphill, who at the time was building his young business in Northern California. Working with Wilson Sporting Goods, Hemphill’s idea was a hit. He later … [Read more...] about Notes: NorCal Dealer Still Going Strong; Gretzy’s Historic Puck; Flipping Auction Items
Hottest Jerry Rice Cards on Anniversary of 3 TD Super Bowl
Back in 1983 or ’84, few could have imagined Jerry Rice football cards would be among the most popular in NFL history. Ardent fans may have known his name but there wasn’t exactly a large roster of past pro greats from Mississippi Valley State. Rice, who grabbed three touchdown passes from Steve Young in Super Bowl XXIX on January 29, 1995, is still recognized as … [Read more...] about Hottest Jerry Rice Cards on Anniversary of 3 TD Super Bowl
Hottest Calvin Johnson Football Cards on eBay
He may not go down as the best receiver of all time as he once indicated was his desire but during his prime, there was no one better. As he walks away from the NFL for good, it seems appropriate to check in on the hottest Calvin Johnson rookie cards on eBay. Like most players of his era, Johnson has dozens of different rookie cards but his best include … [Read more...] about Hottest Calvin Johnson Football Cards on eBay
Vintage Pack Break of the Week: 1986 Topps Football Rack Pack
The mid-1980’s was a great time to be a football fan and collector. Young quarterbacks with Hall of Fame careers in front of them. Bidding wars between the NFL and USFL. Football card sets that may not have been fancy, but were easy to put together (as long as you had about $20 for a box and a few trading partners). In 1986, it all came to a head when the likes of Elway, … [Read more...] about Vintage Pack Break of the Week: 1986 Topps Football Rack Pack
Home Run Bats, Vintage Card Sets Top Auction
The bat used by Ernie Banks to hit the final home run of his Hall of Fame career sold for over $60,000, topping Memory Lane’s Springtime Classic Auction, which closed early Sunday morning. Total auction proceeds were over $1.6 million. The Banks bat, displaying significant game use, included a copy of a letter of authenticity from WGN Broadcasting Company dated 1971. The … [Read more...] about Home Run Bats, Vintage Card Sets Top Auction
Nine Post-1990 Football Card Sets to Consider
Which modern era football card sets might actually be worth space on your shelf? … [Read more...] about Nine Post-1990 Football Card Sets to Consider