His real name is DeKaylin Zecharius Metcalf so you understand why he wound up simply as DK. Whatever the moniker, the Seattle Seahawks rookie wide receiver is making a name for himself. Metcalf had seven catches for 160 yards and a touchdown in last weekend’s wild card game, the most by any rookie in playoff game in the Super Bowl era era. For the 2019 regular … [Read more...]
Derrick Henry Rookie Cards Still on the Affordable Side
He's probably not the first name that pops into your head when the NFL's biggest stars are discussed. Whether it's a lack of team success, a relatively small market or a somewhat slow statistical start to his career, he's been sort of an afterthought in the collecting market. While interest has picked up lately, you can still buy a very nice autographed Derrick Henry … [Read more...]
Aaron Jones Rookie Cards Still Running Under the Radar
You didn't see his name when Panini and the companies that produce the pre-draft football card sets issued previews for their 2017 issues. He wasn't invited to the NFL Rookie Premiere and was considered a speculative late round pick at best. Two seasons later, he's emerged as one of the best picks in a loaded draft class, but Aaron Jones rookie cards are still a … [Read more...]
Jaw-Dropping Feats But McCaffrey Rookie Cards Remain Cheap
He was part of a remarkable 2017 class of newly drafted running backs but as the months and weeks progress, he appears to be the best of the lot. For those who've decided to collect him or put a few of them away, most Christian McCaffrey rookie cards remain budget friendly. A dual threat blend of power, speed and moves, the Stanford product set the NFL record for yards … [Read more...]
Hottest LeBron James Rookie Cards on eBay Now
He arrived in the midst of an explosion of autographed jersey cards and multiple manufacturers, but when you consider the hottest LeBron James rookie cards --it's sometimes more fun to dig beyond that 2003-04 debut season. When it comes to LeBron, it's not always his rookie cards that are the most popular with collectors. Some prefer the dual-signed … [Read more...]
Rush is on for Juan Soto Baseball Cards
He’d only had 31 at-bats above the Class A level before joining the Washington Nationals but Juan Soto baseball cards have been around for a few years. Despite his youth (19 years and 208 days upon his big league arrival), the Dominican born Soto has cards dating back to 2016, a year after he signed with the Washington Nationals for a reported $1.5 million. In … [Read more...]
Pete Alonso Rookie Cards Heat Up as Records Fall
It wasn’t the dream start to the season that New York Mets fans were hoping for but the start of one rookie’s career has offered an oasis of hope amid all of the angst. Pete Alsonso rookie cards have been among the hottest in the hobby as he topples records and seems destined for a long, productive career. The Alonso File Taken with the 64th pick in the 2016 draft after … [Read more...]
Zion Williamson Rookie Card Auction Tracker
The most intriguing young player to enter the NBA in years is already responsible for a massive amount of interest in the newest basketball card releases. Zion Williamson rookie cards--especially those with low serial numbers and/or autographs, are already bringing strong prices even before the league's number one draft pick plays in a regular season game. Most … [Read more...]
3rd No-Hitter Puts Focus on Verlander Rookie Cards
No one's catching Nolan Ryan anytime soon but any pitcher with over 200 wins and three no-hitters is someone to whom even The Express would tip his cap. It's been 14 years since Justin Verlander rookie cards first arrived and as he enters some pretty exclusive company en route to the Hall of Fame, it might be time to take a second look at them. The Verlander … [Read more...]
Afterthought No More: Aristides Aquino Cards Among Hobby’s Hottest
If you pulled his autographed card from a pack five years ago, you probably didn't scream in excitement. He was still a young prospect but there were other names that were getting far more attention. Even if you ran across one of them while killing time during the All-Star break, you probably would have sold it...if only someone would ask. Aristides? … [Read more...]