In 2020, football fans got a glimpse into the thinking behind the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Senior Selection Committee for players whose eligibility ran out. As part of its centennial celebrations, the NFL elected five coaches and contributors and ten senior players whose initial eligibility was up. Although ten players were chosen, there were 20 senior player finalists. … [Read more...] about Prospecting Rookie Cards of Future Senior Committee NFL Hall of Famers
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Manning, Other 2021 HOF Inductees to Sign in Canton
Peyton Manning will be among those who will take part in the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s autograph signing session for 2021 inductees on Saturday, August 7. For a flat fee, the Hall anually offers collectors and fans the chance to snare autographs from each member of the class. With no ceremony in 2020, the Hall will have two classes to induct this summer. The 2020 … [Read more...] about Manning, Other 2021 HOF Inductees to Sign in Canton
Notes: $12 Million for Loupe; UD’s New $25K Signed Air Jordans; Canton Signing Session; Record Soccer Card
Loupe Tech, Inc., the live e-commerce streaming platform built for sports card collectors, has closed a $12 million Series A round of fundraising, led by Forerunner Ventures, with additional investment by PSA executive chairman and noted card collector Nat Turner, Mint 10, and DJ/producer and Topps artist DJ Skee. The company says it has surpassed initial revenue projections … [Read more...] about Notes: $12 Million for Loupe; UD’s New $25K Signed Air Jordans; Canton Signing Session; Record Soccer Card
An American Idol – Looking Back on Roger Staubach’s Life and 4 Classic Cards
Many American Dreams have been built around the pursuit of becoming successful in business, tasting fame as a professional athlete, or experiencing glory in battle. To accomplish one sometimes takes a lifetime of devotion—but to accomplish all three? That’s reserved for legends like Roger Staubach. Whenever duty called, Staubach was there to answer the bell. Whether that was … [Read more...] about An American Idol – Looking Back on Roger Staubach’s Life and 4 Classic Cards
Rookie Cards of the 2021 Pro Football Hall of Fame Class
One first appeared on a trading card during the Kennedy administration and got in for his coaching skills. Another is most famous for one big play. Three were in the same draft class. Another can barely be found on trading cards at all. The latest news from Canton, OH means we're adding some new members on the list of Pro Football Hall of Fame rookie … [Read more...] about Rookie Cards of the 2021 Pro Football Hall of Fame Class
Willie Roaf Talks Upper Deck Rookie Photo Shoot, Special Relationship with Fans and Massive Mancave
Football great Willie Roaf was not heavily recruited coming out of Pine Bluff (Arkansas) high school in the late eighties, so much so that he considered pursuing basketball instead of football at the college level. The choice to pursue a career on the gridiron was a very wise one, as Roaf became a consensus First Team All-American at Louisiana Tech and a finalist for the … [Read more...] about Willie Roaf Talks Upper Deck Rookie Photo Shoot, Special Relationship with Fans and Massive Mancave
From Rookie Season to the Hall of Fame, Pat Waters Has Been Brian Dawkins’ Right Hand Man
Pat Waters has been a heavy hitter in the Philadelphia area sports collectibles market for over two decades. Waters began his career in the industry as the COO with BCC Sports Collectibles over 20 years ago. Now working with The Sports Vault, in Exton, PA, he has been at the forefront of the business and responsible for appearances and signings with some of the biggest stars … [Read more...] about From Rookie Season to the Hall of Fame, Pat Waters Has Been Brian Dawkins’ Right Hand Man
Football Hall of Fame, Panini Renew Deal
The Pro Football Hall of Fame and Panini America will be partners for five more years. The two entities announced an extension of their working relationship on Wednesday. The deal makes Panini the exclusive distributor of trading cards featuring players, coaches and contributors elected as members of the Hall’s Enshrinement classes of 2020 through 2024. … [Read more...] about Football Hall of Fame, Panini Renew Deal
Pro Football Hall of Fame Autograph Sessions Set
Those who can make their way to Canton, OH--and have some cash--can add to their autograph collections through a pair of signing sessions at the Pro Football Hall of Fame this week. Fans attending the Hall of Fame’s 2019 Enshrinement can meet some of the game’s greats when nearly 50 former players take part in the Returning Gold Jackets Autograph Session Presented by Panini … [Read more...] about Pro Football Hall of Fame Autograph Sessions Set
Rookie Cards of the 2019 Pro Football Hall of Famers
This year's list of newly-elected Pro Football Hall of Famers has a definite 90s feel to it. Four of the players selected for enshrinement have rookie cards during that explosive decade of sports cards. Another first appeared on a trading card way back in 1961. Here's a quick roundup of each player's rookie year cardboard. Johnny Robinson Safety Johnny … [Read more...] about Rookie Cards of the 2019 Pro Football Hall of Famers