You can now open a pack of football cards and get NFL prospects who are still in college. What a time. The debut edition of 2021 Onyx Vintage College Football will offer some of the first pack pulled cards that have resulted from the new Name/Image/Likeness (NIL) rules, with the players profiting from the use of their names, photos and autographs. And it’s not just … [Read more...] about College Players in Packs of Football Cards? It’s Happening
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Trading Cards of Current College Athletes Coming After Panini, One Team Deal
The landmark changes that allow more freedom for current college athletes to profit from promotions and marketing is spreading to trading cards. On Thursday, Panini America announced an exclusive landmark agreement with a group licensing organization that will give Panini the ability to produce trading cards of current college athletes. The deal between Panini … [Read more...] about Trading Cards of Current College Athletes Coming After Panini, One Team Deal
Georgia QB JT Daniels Signs Autograph Deal
University of Georgia’s quarterback JT Daniels is the latest to take advantage of the new rules allowing college athletes to earn money. Projected to be a Heisman Trophy contender, Daniels signed with SportsCollectibles.com and the company is already offering his signed memorabilia on its website. The 21-year-old Santa Ana, CA native began his career … [Read more...] about Georgia QB JT Daniels Signs Autograph Deal
Notes: Miss. State’s Allen Selling Own Cards; MHCC Has Gehrig, Mantle; Bucks-Suns Jersey Auction
Memorabilia opportunities are opening up for college athletes in the wake of the recent NIL ruling and Mississippi State baseball star Tanner Allen jumped at the opportunity. He’s got his own brand ("TA5") and is selling some self-produced baseball cards, some autographed, on his website. Showing some collecting savvy, he offered serial numbered … [Read more...] about Notes: Miss. State’s Allen Selling Own Cards; MHCC Has Gehrig, Mantle; Bucks-Suns Jersey Auction
Notes: Washington Shop Burglary; Yelich Gift; Keeping the Hobby Affordable, Topps Truck
Another hobby shop burglary—this time in the Pacific Northwest. Someone broke into On The Marq Sports Cards in Kennewick, WA last Thursday and stole thousands of dollars worth of singles and unopened material. There’s video of the burglary, images of the suspect and even some surveillance photos of his beat up car, so there are good leads to work with. A … [Read more...] about Notes: Washington Shop Burglary; Yelich Gift; Keeping the Hobby Affordable, Topps Truck