Troy Aikman

Notes: REA’s Pre-War Auction; 1914 Cracker Jack Break; Fogel Collection, Aikman’s Funny Halloween Autograph Story

October 30, 2022 By Rich Mueller

Over 1,600 cards from some of the hobby’s top pre-War sets will be on the auction block beginning next week in a special 10-day auction. Robert Edward Auctions will offer complete and near-complete sets of N300 Mayo, T200 Fatima, T204 Ramly, T205 Gold Border, T206 White Border, T207 Brown Background, T213 Coupon, T3 Turkey Red, T9 Turkey Red Boxing, D304 Tip Top Bread, E145 … [Read more...] about Notes: REA’s Pre-War Auction; 1914 Cracker Jack Break; Fogel Collection, Aikman’s Funny Halloween Autograph Story

In 1997 Upper Deck Ushered in Iconic SP Authentic Football with Solid RCs, Stunning Autos

February 8, 2022 By Tony Reid

The arrival of 1997 SP Authentic Football is significant in its release as it was the debut of the wildly popular brand for Upper Deck in the football card market.The premium 198-card, all foil base set is generally considered to be a very attractive product, even by modern day collecting standards. As we know with foil, condition sensitivity issues arise and that is … [Read more...] about In 1997 Upper Deck Ushered in Iconic SP Authentic Football with Solid RCs, Stunning Autos

1989 Score Football: Debut Set Loaded with Great Rookies

December 14, 2021 By Tony Reid

The 1989 Score Football set is quite possibly the most significant product debut in the history of football cards.Score and another fresh faced, upstart company, Pro Set, both burst on to the scene in 1989 to give collectors an option other than the longstanding, traditional Topps football cards that had a stronghold on the mainstream football gum card market for decades. Upon … [Read more...] about 1989 Score Football: Debut Set Loaded with Great Rookies

Notes: 40 Autos on Book Card; Aikman’s Jersey Claim; Giannis Grocery Store Signing

November 19, 2017 By Rich Mueller

One of the big hits from Topps' latest super high end product has been pulled. A collector at Talkin' Baseball in Danville, CA landed the fold out "Hit Kings" book card last week and has put it on eBay with a big price tag. The piece has 40 sticker autographs from past and present stars and Hall of Famers. There's another big fish still in the pond--a book … [Read more...] about Notes: 40 Autos on Book Card; Aikman’s Jersey Claim; Giannis Grocery Store Signing

When it Was Aikman vs Emmitt: Troy’s Aloha Bowl Jersey Coming to Auction

August 31, 2017 By Rich Mueller

Three seasons before they would be united as teammates with the Dallas Cowboys and embark on a remarkable 1990s run that saw them win three Super Bowls, Troy Aikman and Emmitt Smith were on opposite sidelines. Aikman had transferred from Oklahoma to UCLA where he got a starting opportunity. The Bruins were the nation's fifth ranked team in 1987, a talented squad that … [Read more...] about When it Was Aikman vs Emmitt: Troy’s Aloha Bowl Jersey Coming to Auction

25 Years Ago, Aikman’s Star Was Still a Mystery

September 9, 2014 By Rich Klein

With one week of regular season NFL games behind us, collectors are trying to figure out which rookie cards might take the early lead on the hot list. A look back at what was happening 25 years ago provides a lesson that sometimes a year or two of patience is required to determine much of anything. In the winter of 1989, Jerry Jones took over a franchise which had been … [Read more...] about 25 Years Ago, Aikman’s Star Was Still a Mystery

Topps in their Class: NFL’s Most Valuable #1 Draft Pick Cards

April 22, 2010 By Rich Mueller

Being the number one overall draft pick comes with plenty of fanfare but if you're a football card collector, take a pass. Going back to the 1950s, only about one of every four number one picks went on to a Hall of Fame career. Many were total flops. Only a few top selections bring big bucks on the open market. The most valuable rookie card of all of the number one draft … [Read more...] about Topps in their Class: NFL’s Most Valuable #1 Draft Pick Cards