Youngsters used to seeing packs in a standard size wax wrapper found something completely different on the shelves of their local drug store in the late summer of 1965. For the second year in a row, the nation’s only baseball card maker had created a set of players from the American Football League players but this time, the packs were huge. The 1965 Topps … [Read more...] about 1965 Topps Football Set is More Than Just Broadway Joe
Joe Namath
eBay Card of the Day: Namath’s Rookie Shot in the Hospital
The recent Super Bowl may have been a dud of a game but one of the highlights was the appearance of Joe Willie Namath tossing the ceremonial coin in a pre-game ceremony while wearing a fur coat. Nearly fifty years after his professional debut, Namath is still making news and we suspect he will always produce some interesting media fodder for as long as he is in the public … [Read more...] about eBay Card of the Day: Namath’s Rookie Shot in the Hospital
Collecting Super Bowl III: History-Making Game Still Within Reach
On January 12, 1969, the New York Jets made history with the AFL squad's landmark win over the Baltimore Colts. Super Bowl III memorabilia is among the most popular from any of the games that have been played since. In terms of historical significance, there are not many games that are more important or had a greater influence on the NFL than the one played in Miami … [Read more...] about Collecting Super Bowl III: History-Making Game Still Within Reach
Rarest Autographs on AFL Trading Cards
Every vintage football card collector knows which cards are the most rare and expensive. A raw Joe Namath rookie card in excellent condition may run you upwards of $600 or $700. Which are the rarest autographed American Football League cards? That's a more interesting question and one that requires a little research. While supply and demand certainly factor into the … [Read more...] about Rarest Autographs on AFL Trading Cards
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...] about Vintage Rookie Cards Still the Gold Standard
2011 Topps Precision Football Box Break
by Rich Klein When I first saw the box of 2011 Topps Precision Football, my very first thought was this product is the football version of 2011 Topps Marquee. That product, to be frank, was not one of Topps' biggest successes. Our experience was fairly common, receiving two autographs out of the master box with one of the two being Tyson Ross, an Oakland A's pitching … [Read more...] about 2011 Topps Precision Football Box Break
Early Baseball Card Collages Open Huggins & Scott Auction
A pair of unique collages of early 20th century tobacco and caramel cards leads off Huggins & Scott’s first Masterpiece auction of 2012. The collages feature over 200 cards with 36 Hall of Famers and seven different Types. They're two of the most eye-catching items in the auction, which gets underway later this month. Vintage card collectors will find other 19th … [Read more...] about Early Baseball Card Collages Open Huggins & Scott Auction
2011-12 Topps 5-Star Football Sneak Peek
Topps released images of several more autographed cards from the upcoming 2011-12 Topps Five Star football card product on Tuesday. The latest edition will mark the company's third year for the high end football offering, which has been quite successful since entering the market, despite the hefty price tag. The previews included cards of Super Bowl stars Joe Namath, Jerry … [Read more...] about 2011-12 Topps 5-Star Football Sneak Peek
Vintage Sports Images Boosts Online Presence
British Columbia-based Vintage Sports Images is hoping sports fans and collectors are thinking 'photos' for the upcoming holiday season. The company has built a significant presence on eBay and just launched a large store featuring vintage original slides and negatives of athletes in a variety of sports from different eras. The online agency has an extensive inventory of … [Read more...] about Vintage Sports Images Boosts Online Presence
What’s in Joe Namath’s Closet?
Part of being a Topps' spokesman is doing a lot of interviews. That job fell to Hank Aaron earlier this year. Hammerin' Hank appeared on Late Night with David Letterman and did plenty of other guest spots on network and major market TV. Now, it's Joe Namath's turn. A few weeks back, we showed you his appearance on Letterman where he talked about popping out of bed to … [Read more...] about What’s in Joe Namath’s Closet?