Young running backs have been dominating the list of most popular eBay searches since the end of the 2017 NFL season. The company recently released search and sales data ahead of the 2018 regular season that offers some insight on what users are typing into their search boxes. While the data includes things like jerseys and team apparel in addition to cards and … [Read more...]
Predicting the 2017 NFL Rookie of the Year
Last season proved to be a great one for football cards. Impact rookies helped drive sales online, via case breaks and in card shops across North America. The 2017 NFL rookie class is dominated by talented running backs, each of which is capable of winning the Rookie of the Year award. While running backs have an easier transition from college football to the … [Read more...]
Fournette, Brady Atop Football Trading Card Index
A star running back, a national champion and perhaps the most discussed player in the 2017 NFL draft are among the NFL rookies atop the newly unveiled NFLPA Panini Trading Card Index. Issued quarterly, the index ranks the top performing players in the licensed trading card industry. The NFLPA and Panini include one list for rookies and another for veterans. … [Read more...]
2017 NFL Draft Pick Football Card Sales Reveal Collectors’ Early Favorites
It’ll be a while before we know which 2017 NFL rookies make the biggest impact on the field—and in the sports card business—but collectors have already begun voting with their wallet. Pre-draft products picturing players in their college uniforms—some with autographs—began hitting the market in March. While they’re generally not as popular as those released later … [Read more...]
Leonard Fournette Signs Autograph, Memorabilia Deal with Panini
He was an NCAA athlete just a few weeks ago but Leonard Fournette is already raking in some endorsement money. The former LSU running back has signed a trading card, autograph and endorsement deal with Panini America. Fournette’s first licensed trading card was schedule to be released through the Panini Instant (PaniniInstant.com) on-demand platform and … [Read more...]
Fournette Jersey to Be Sold to Aid Flood Victims
The jersey worn and autographed by star running back Leonard Fournette in LSU’s 45-24 win over South Carolina on October 10 will be auctioned off beginning on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 7 a.m. CT with all proceeds going to aid the flood victims in South Carolina. Fournette is considered one of the best pro prospects in college football. His jersey along helmets worn by players in … [Read more...]