The “Last Dance,” the 10-part ESPN documentary about Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls’ final championship team in 1997-1998, has rekindled interest in basketball during the coronavirus pandemic. Some of the major stars during that year are featured in what’s been one of the more underrated basketball card sets — 1988-1989 Fleer. It’s easy to wax nostalgic over this … [Read more...]
VIDEO: John Stockton Talks Autographs, Collecting…and His New Book
Basketball Hall of Famer John Stockton was never an easy autograph to get for adult collectors. Suspicious of the intentions of many who chased him, especially later in his career and generally a private person, Stockton’s autograph is easier to get now if you’re willing to buy his new book, Assisted: An Autobiography. He’s appeared at several signings in Utah and his native … [Read more...]
Upper Deck Launches First College Basketball Card Set
Hot on the heels of Duke’s thrilling 61-59 triumph over Butler in Monday night’s NCAA championship game, Upper Deck has announced the release of its first collegiate-focused sports trading card set: 2010 Greats of the Game Basketball. The set is the company's first under its new deal with Collegiate Licensing Company and features only players in college uniforms. “Our … [Read more...]