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Blog: Panini Sees New Basktball Card Market in Africa

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More than any other sport, the NBA has made tremendous efforts to grow its popularity outside North America and basketball cards are part of that mix. According to SLAM magazine, the league has set up its first office in South Africa. It’s located in Johannesburg. Amadou Gallo Fall, former Director of Player Personnel and Vice President of International Affairs for the … [Read more...] about Blog: Panini Sees New Basktball Card Market in Africa

Lacrosse Trading Cards are Upper Deck’s New Venture

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Upper Deck has signed an exclusive, multi-year deal to produce trading card sets featuring the top players in Major League Lacrosse (MLL). “Major League Lacrosse is thrilled to be partnering with the elite trading card company, Upper Deck, to offer our fans the opportunity to collect trading cards of their favorite MLL players of today as well our league legends from the … [Read more...] about Lacrosse Trading Cards are Upper Deck’s New Venture

2009-10 OPC Hockey Boxed Update Set Released

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As the hotly contested action in this year’s NHL playoffs continues to light up arenas across North America, the Upper Deck Company has just released its latest NHL-licensed trading card set: 2009-10 O-Pee-Chee Update. This 200-card update box set features the latest cards of rookies who debuted in October, including No. 1 pick John Tavares (Islanders), Matt Duchene … [Read more...] about 2009-10 OPC Hockey Boxed Update Set Released

Blog: Syracuse Will Put Strasburg in Card Set

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Stephen Strasburg's fast-paced journey through the minor leagues is expected to continue this week when he's promoted from AA Harrisburg to AAA Syracuse. The Washington Nationals' top draft pick is the most heralded pitching phenom in years and if you were wondering whether the Chiefs are shy about turning Strasburg as a big time cash cow, wonder no more. The team has … [Read more...] about Blog: Syracuse Will Put Strasburg in Card Set

Topps Opening Day Halladay Generating Media Buzz

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Media in Philadelphia and sports bloggers around North America have caught on to the latest Topps error card. The #89 card in the company's 2010 Opening Day set features pitcher Roy Halladay, who will, of course, suit up for the Phillies this year. As is often the case, Topps had to rush to get the cards printed in time for spring training so a little graphic artistry was … [Read more...] about Topps Opening Day Halladay Generating Media Buzz