Fans may not have known exactly what the ‘new’ Green Bay Packers were all about in the summer of 1959 but the players who returned for training camp definitely knew there was a new sheriff in town. Vince Lombardi was given the task of not only building a winner but changing the culture of a once proud franchise that had fallen on hard times. His impact was immediate. After … [Read more...] about Photo of the Day: Dawn of the Lombardi Era
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2015 Topps Museum Collection Football Preview
2015 Topps Museum Collection football aims to present a higher-end, elegant product for collectors. A final checklist is available for download at the bottom of this article. The Basics Set to hit the shelves on February 5, just two days before Super Bowl 50 in San Francisco, Museum Football will contain four packs per hobby box, with five cards per pack, housed in a … [Read more...] about 2015 Topps Museum Collection Football Preview
‘Hutson Letters’ Recall a Time When Superstars Wrote Letters to Fans
One of the things we like about collecting older sports memorabilia is that it offers a tangible look at the past. While it may seem as if the NFL has been a behemoth on the sports landscape for ages, that’s not really the case. There was a time when even the biggest stars in the league not only answered their mail, but helped track down teammates for signatures, wrote … [Read more...] about ‘Hutson Letters’ Recall a Time When Superstars Wrote Letters to Fans
Most Watched Panini America Items on eBay
It's been a busy six months for Panini America. The NBA's trading card partner, the company circled the wagons following last year's lockout-shortened season and prepared its double rookie class, melding last year's rookies like Kyrie Irving with this year's crop. While that was happening, the company joined Topps in pushing what promised to be an NFL draft class for the ages. … [Read more...] about Most Watched Panini America Items on eBay
NFL, Partner Launching Series of Interactive Cards
The National Football League and Keepr Media have launched Keepr NFL Legends, an interactive collector series which includes a retractable USB plug-in delivering rare footage from the NFL Films vault, along with vintage photos and career stats. The first year release includes 10 of the game’s greatest players: Mike Ditka, Franco Harris, Sonny Jurgensen, Howie Long, Joe … [Read more...] about NFL, Partner Launching Series of Interactive Cards
Doug Martin Rookie Cards Poised to Join NFL’s Rookie Elite
A few fans were talking about him prior to last spring’s NFL draft but the conversation usually began and ended with Andrew Luck, Robert Griffin III and Trent Richardson. The ‘big three’ have lived up to the hype but make way: Doug Martin rookie cards will explode this week. The Tampa Bay running back smashed the team's rushing record Sunday, continuing a string of strong … [Read more...] about Doug Martin Rookie Cards Poised to Join NFL’s Rookie Elite
Editor’s Blog: Fed Up? Stop Putting Money in the NFL’s Pocket
Two editions of the Editor's Blog in one night? Well, let's just say it wasn't planned that way. Full disclosure first. I always tell people when they ask which team I root for that "I'm a fan of the game first." That's a bit of a lie. I'm a fan of the Green Bay Packers. I'm actually part owner of the team along with a couple hundred thousand others who own shares … [Read more...] about Editor’s Blog: Fed Up? Stop Putting Money in the NFL’s Pocket
What Will Become of NFL Game-Worn Jerseys
Over the last several years, several NFL teams forged deals with JO Sports to market their game-used jerseys and other equipment. It was quite a coup for the upstart company. It also offered collectors an unprecedented opportunity to buy a wide variety of NFL goods--stars and average players-- outright. Prices ranged from a few hundred dollars to thousands. The company … [Read more...] about What Will Become of NFL Game-Worn Jerseys
What’s Hot in the Shop: Feelin’ Kinda Wednesday
by Mike Fruitman I understand that some more intelligent marketing guru came up with “Feeling Kinda Sunday” for NFL fans everywhere, but when you kick off the season on a Wednesday night, it’s what you get. Plain and simple, these days no sport dives the hobby like the NFL and when you start things off with the world champion New York Giants vs. the Dallas Cowboys, people … [Read more...] about What’s Hot in the Shop: Feelin’ Kinda Wednesday
What’s Hot: Panini Parlays Previous Performance With Prestige
by Mike Fruitman Just over a week ago, 2012 Panini Prestige NFL hit hobby shelves with tons of anticipation and so far, it has been more than living up to the hype. While previously released products like Bowman Signature, Upper Deck and other have sold incredibly well, Prestige for many really kicks off the collecting season. Last year’s release started off slowly … [Read more...] about What’s Hot: Panini Parlays Previous Performance With Prestige