Before last week, never before had a city lost a team in all four major sports only to end up with absolutely nothing for its fans. Oakland has started that club. Now that the Oakland A’s have officially ended an era at Oakland Alameda County Coliseum that lasted more than a half century, its fans, and its collectors, are left empty. Sure, the Golden State Warriors … [Read more...] about Collecting Oakland: A Cardboard Journey Through ‘The Bright Side Of The Bay’
John Madden
25 Years Ago: Moss’ Thanksgiving Day Performance Put a Jolt in The Hobby
Every now and then, something happens in the world of sports that truly impacts the world of sports cards. In my more than 50 years of being in the hobby as a collector, hobby writer, product development and brand manager, VP Marketing, hobby magazine publisher and even a dealer, there is one day that had more impact on the hobby than any day I have ever seen. It was 25 … [Read more...] about 25 Years Ago: Moss’ Thanksgiving Day Performance Put a Jolt in The Hobby
Former CBS-Fox Director Michael Frank Auctioning All-Madden Momentos
It's been 20 years since he was last in the broadcast booth and John Madden is no longer with us. His death last year sparked an outpouring of statements about his impact on sports. The legendary Madden-Pat Summerall team was a huge part of the NFL experience for fans from the mid-1980s to the early 2000s. A section of the current Heritage Auctions catalog … [Read more...] about Former CBS-Fox Director Michael Frank Auctioning All-Madden Momentos
Game-Used, Autographs, Cards Part of Fanatics Auction
Some of the biggest names in sports--past and present--are part of the latest auction from Fanatics Authentic. Their "Star Power Auction" opened Wednesday with 135 lots of trading cards, autographed memorabilia and game-used gear. The latter listings include an Chargers jersey worn by Joey Bosa in the team's regular season finale against the Raiders, another donned by … [Read more...] about Game-Used, Autographs, Cards Part of Fanatics Auction
1990 Action Packed Football Brought New Look to Football Cards
The images on 1990 Action Packed Football literally jumped off the card at collectors. With a fully embossed, 3D base set coupled with some pretty spectacular photography, the cards were unlike anything else that had been produced in the past. The cards were dubbed as 'high profile sculptured cards' by the company. That is quite a mouthful when describing a football card but … [Read more...] about 1990 Action Packed Football Brought New Look to Football Cards
Shop Talk: PSA 10 Packs are Hot, Sad Boxes, New Boxes
The last week of 2021 found us still very busy in the shop and online. The post holiday drop off hadn't hit quite yet. Apparently people were still spending their Christmas money and looking to add to their collections. It was great to have our guy Kyle back in the helping most of the week. He was home for winter break and decided to give us a much needed hand. He will be with … [Read more...] about Shop Talk: PSA 10 Packs are Hot, Sad Boxes, New Boxes
John Madden Left His Mark On Collecting
Football lost one of its most iconic figures Dec. 28 with the passing of Pro Football Hall of Famer John Madden. He was 85 years old. Madden had an incredible life in football – a life that made him say he never worked a day in his life, and that he was “the luckiest guy in the world” during his Hall of Fame induction speech. He is one of the greatest NFL coaches of all time … [Read more...] about John Madden Left His Mark On Collecting