Another big name athlete has committed to exclusive autograph sessions with Fanatics. On Monday, the company announced an exclusive, multi-year partnership with Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson. Under the new deal, Wilson will join Fanatics’ roster of current and former athletes housed under the company’s memorabilia and collectibles division, Fanatics … [Read more...] about Russell Wilson Signs Autograph Deal with Fanatics
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Seattle Children’s Hospital Card Set Campaign a Big Hit
Any little trading card set that includes the chance for Ken Griffey Jr. or Russell Wilson autographs has a pretty good shot at success. In Seattle, the big name sports stars are mixing with entertainers and some special kids in a new Seattle Heroes trading card set produced by Topps that’s raising money for Seattle Children’s Hospital. The boxed sets, which … [Read more...] about Seattle Children’s Hospital Card Set Campaign a Big Hit
Notes: Heritage Nicknames, Bullpen Agent Dies; Junior Autographs for $3
2018 Topps Heritage boxes have been popping up at retail outlets just ahead of Wednesday’s official hobby shop and online release date. Among the early pulls was one of the short-printed Shohei Ohtani autographs, which was quickly placed on eBay for a hefty price. There are nickname variations, too, with a few already pulled such as “Thor” for Noah Syndergaard, “Mr. … [Read more...] about Notes: Heritage Nicknames, Bullpen Agent Dies; Junior Autographs for $3
eBay Card of the Day: Russell Wilson…Baseball Player
Let's face the facts. NFL quarterbacks are usually tremendous athletes who have showed potential in other sports along the way. A great example is New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, who was actually drafted by the Montreal Expos in the 18th round of the 1995 amateur draft. Needless to say Brady made the right decision by focusing on his football career. Before him … [Read more...] about eBay Card of the Day: Russell Wilson…Baseball Player
2013 Topps Magic Football Box Break
2013 Topps Magic Football hit the market late in the just completed season, with the throwback product returning for another season in the long line of products released each season. Magic is a popular product thanks to the promise of three autographs per box and a few other nice hits. The very colorful unopened boxes have 24 packs with eight cards per pack. The base card … [Read more...] about 2013 Topps Magic Football Box Break
30 Hottest Russell Wilson Rookie Cards
Russell Wilson rookie cards are now among the football card hobby's hot tickets. Priced right in the summer and early fall of 2012, they began to rise once he took control of the Seattle Sehawks' starting quarterback job and soared as he proved he was much, much better than his draft position. Now, with a Super Bowl title under his belt and a good team behind him, Wilson's … [Read more...] about 30 Hottest Russell Wilson Rookie Cards
Super Bowl Bet in the Cards for Shop Owners in Colorado, Washington
A couple of card shop owners who just happen to hail from cities representing this season's Super Bowl contenders are putting a little wager on the game. With the game just over a week away, so much of the focus has been on Manning vs Wilson and Demaryius vs Sherman, but the real attention should be on Mike’s Stadium Sportscards in Aurora, CO vs DJ’s Sportscards in Renton, … [Read more...] about Super Bowl Bet in the Cards for Shop Owners in Colorado, Washington
What’s Hot? Collecting Gets a ^ From 2012 NFL Rookie Cards
by Eamonn Donlyn I walked into a local card shop last week, and uttered a standard greeting, 'What's Hot'? Over the last five years, that question could have elicited a shrug, or possibly a player such as Stephen Strasburg, Aaron Rodgers, Kevin Durant, Cam Newton or any young star that was currently making headlines. Individuals. Occasionally a hobby box or set would … [Read more...] about What’s Hot? Collecting Gets a ^ From 2012 NFL Rookie Cards
Panini Prizm 2012 Includes Rookie Photo Variations
Panini is understandably excited about how its Prizm basketball product fared this season. Now, they'll bring the brand to football with optimism that this year's rookie class can still move product. Among the twists in the boxes of Panini Prizm 2012 football that will hit store shelves on Wednesday are rookie photo variations. There are 25 of the 100 rookie cards in the … [Read more...] about Panini Prizm 2012 Includes Rookie Photo Variations
2012 Bowman Sterling Worth the Price Tag
by Rich Klein One advantage any Bowman football product has over its baseball counterpart is there is not only always a rookie crop which is usually pretty well defined but also preparations can begin earlier thanks to the NFL draft. Players find their way to their teams by April and then comes the rookie photo shoot before training camp begins. This gives the football … [Read more...] about 2012 Bowman Sterling Worth the Price Tag