Not every PSA-graded set of cards is listed on the company's Set Registry. Some are quietly pieced together by collectors who opt not to put them in the data base. Now, those who do chase one of the hobby's most notable vintage football sets will have a chance to own cards from one of those sets. Baseball Card Exchange (BBCE) recently acquired a … [Read more...] about One of Hobby’s Top 1957 Topps Football Collections Went Unregistered
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NFL’s First #1 Draft Pick in 1936 Got a Football Card–19 Years Later
For a guy who isn't in the Hall of Fame, Jay Berwanger sure has a couple of pretty significant football "firsts" behind his name. He was named the winner of the first Heisman Trophy for his efforts at the University of Chicago in 1935. A couple of months later, the NFL held its first college draft and Berwanger was the top choice, taken by the lowly Philadelphia … [Read more...] about NFL’s First #1 Draft Pick in 1936 Got a Football Card–19 Years Later
1926 Shotwell Candy Cards Honored Red Grange
Red Grange was one of American football's first collegiate and professional stars. Grange rose to stardom first at the University of Illinois and later with the Chicago Bears. In 1926, Grange was out of college and starring in a motion picture, called "One Minute to Play." That year, the Shotwell Manufacturing Company sought to capitalize on his fame and created two card sets … [Read more...] about 1926 Shotwell Candy Cards Honored Red Grange
1980 Topps Football Kicked Off Exciting Decade Of Cards
Let's face it. While the 1980s produced some significant football releases, the one to start that decade isn't heralded as a great one by most fans. The 1980 Topps football set is lacking quite a bit, particularly when it comes to key rookie cards. But other than being the first set of an important decade for football releases, there are some reasons to pursue this set. 1980 … [Read more...] about 1980 Topps Football Kicked Off Exciting Decade Of Cards
1961 Fleer Football Set Topped Topps in Size
In 1961, professional football was split between two leagues, the decades old National Football League (NFL) and the newly formed American Football League (AFL). It would be five years before the two leagues would announce a planned merger and six before the first Super Bowl. The football card industry was also divided that year as both Topps and Fleer produced large … [Read more...] about 1961 Fleer Football Set Topped Topps in Size
5 Great Football Cards From 1967
The NFL is ingrained in our sports conscience now, so it’s hard to remember that it once was a league that battled a bitter rival for nearly a decade. The AFL secured a merger with the more established NFL at mid-decade and played the inaugural Super Bowl on Jan. 15, 1967. The two leagues would merge for the 1970 season, but the merger in football cards already had … [Read more...] about 5 Great Football Cards From 1967
1972 Topps Football Offered Stars, Scarce High Numbers
The 1972 NFL season showcased perfection in Miami, the beginnings of a dynasty in Pittsburgh (aided by an Immaculate Reception), the Over the Hill Gang in Washington and dominant squads in Minnesota, Dallas and Oakland. Topps’ 1972 football set would be the last time the company would issue the set in series form, and also the only time a set would contain three series. At … [Read more...] about 1972 Topps Football Offered Stars, Scarce High Numbers
1948 Bowman Football a Landmark Issue
1948 Bowmanis the granddaddy of all football sets. It’s a set that has a stark, black-and-white look that is perfect for the post World War II era. One might say it coincides with the expansion of television sets, only this football set did not require rabbit ears. 1948 Bowman Football Rookies and Hall of Famers Collectors believe this is the first true football set of the … [Read more...] about 1948 Bowman Football a Landmark Issue
PSA/DNA Holding Authentication Event at Pro Football HOF
PSA/DNA, the autograph authentication division of Professional Sports Authenticator, will be at the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday, Nov. 12 offering onsite authentication services. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Hall’s Event Center. Prices for authentication and grading average around $20 per item. Guests who have an autograph authenticated … [Read more...] about PSA/DNA Holding Authentication Event at Pro Football HOF
Building the Most Valuable Football Card Collection
Last month, we told you about the Hunt-Casterline Collection of high-grade and rare vintage football cards set to go on display at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Actually, it’s about 1,000 cards in all—about three percent of what Dan Hunt and Robert Casterline put together in the span of only a few years. The duo, who obviously have some deep pockets, went on a buying … [Read more...] about Building the Most Valuable Football Card Collection