The votes have been tabulated and Topps announced Wednesday that baseball's dual threat superstar will be card #1 in its upcoming 2022 Series One set. Outfielder/pitcher Shohei Ohtani, whose talents at the plate and on the mound have made him one of the game's most popular players, will lead off the 330-card set when boxes begin arriving next month. Voting took place … [Read more...] about Fans, Collectors Vote Ohtani #1 in 2022 Topps Set
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“Number One Guy” Selling Unique Vintage Sports Card Collection
It was a spot usually reserved for a special player. Not always, but more often than not, card companies wanted to kick off their checklist with a memorable name. To this day, Topps makes a big deal about the first card in its annual flagship set, even letting collectors vote on it the last several years. The roster of players who have been the first card is a Hall of Fame … [Read more...] about “Number One Guy” Selling Unique Vintage Sports Card Collection
Voting Open for 2022 Topps Card No. 1
Topps is once again turning the decision of which player should be Card #1 in the company’s Series 1 flagship set over to fans and collectors. Card number one has always remained an important spot in the Topps checklist, with former card number one players including the likes of Jackie Robinson, Ted Williams and Nolan Ryan, and other legends. The last five players to be … [Read more...] about Voting Open for 2022 Topps Card No. 1
Topps Opens Balloting for 2018 Card No. 1
Topps is once again turning the selection of card No. 1 in its flagship baseball set over to collectors and fans. The company launched the idea in 2016 with Mike Trout winning. Kris Bryant was the fans’ choice for 2017. Both are on the ballot again along with rookie star Aaron Judge and 11 others. You can also write in your own pick for No. 1, which has traditionally … [Read more...] about Topps Opens Balloting for 2018 Card No. 1
2017 Topps Card Number 1 Voting Underway
Topps is once again asking fans and collectors to decide which player should be card No. 1 in its 2017 Series One set. The company has opened online voting from now through October 19 on its website or via Twitter. Participants can either “retweet” or “like” a tweet assigned to each of the 16 nominees which will count as a vote. Thousands of online votes poured in last … [Read more...] about 2017 Topps Card Number 1 Voting Underway
Five Finalists for Topps Card No. 1
After thousands of online votes, the Final Five players have been chosen for a chance to be featured on Card No. 1 in 2016 Topps Series One Baseball. Fans voted over the course of 10 days to whittle a list down to five stars. Now, fans will vote for the next week to pick just one of them. Card No. 1 has featured many iconic players such as Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, Ted … [Read more...] about Five Finalists for Topps Card No. 1