He had a productive, six-year career in the NFL but it could be argued that the Baltimore, Maryland native and Dunbar High School grad Tommy Polley was a better basketball player than a football player. He averaged over 20 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists per game as a senior, leading the national powerhouse to a fourth straight state title. Polley was a top hoops recruit … [Read more...] about Tommy Polley Q&A: Basketball Stardom, Signing Rookie Cards, Grabbing Deion’s Last Cleats
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Card Back Q&A: Prince Daniels, Jr. Talks Nicknames, Going from Walk-on to Record Breaker and Legendary NFL Influences
Prince Ahadzie Daniels, Jr. (better known on the gridiron as P.J.) was a long shot walk-on at Georgia Tech University for the Yellow Jackets football squad. After overcoming the kind of odds you read about in books or see on the silver screen, he went from a 'one in a million' shot to 'the one' holding the still NCAA bowl game rushing record of 307 yards in the Humanitarian … [Read more...] about Card Back Q&A: Prince Daniels, Jr. Talks Nicknames, Going from Walk-on to Record Breaker and Legendary NFL Influences
1987 Topps Football: Return to “Normalcy”
There were once again 396 cards to collect, but the 1987 Topps football set was hard-pressed to match the 1986 version in terms of key rookie cards. The 1986 set had a bumper crop of future Hall of Famers as rookies, including Jerry Rice, Reggie White, Steve Young, Bruce Smith and Andre Reed. However, the 1987 set was sort of a return to tradition in that it was much less … [Read more...] about 1987 Topps Football: Return to “Normalcy”
Underrated Rookies Highlight 1983 Topps Football Set
The 1983 Topps football set doesn't include the big name rookies found in other 1980s sets. But it is an affordable set that's nearly 35 years old and includes some key players. Here's a closer look at the issue. 1983 Topps Football Basics Topps' focus appears to have shifted slightly in 1983. That year, they produced their smallest set in more than a decade. You have to go … [Read more...] about Underrated Rookies Highlight 1983 Topps Football Set
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
1977 Topps Football An Affordable Set To Complete
The 1977 Topps football set is known for one major rookie card — Steve Largent — but it is a very affordable product that still contains some well-known NFL stars, including the second Topps card of Walter Payton. This was the third of four consecutive 528-card sets Topps put out during the mid- to late 1970s. 1977 Topps Football Basics 1977 Topps football cards … [Read more...] about 1977 Topps Football An Affordable Set To Complete
Heritage Auction Has Chicago Flair, PSA 8 Mantle
Heritage Auction is offering a hot summer night for collectors during the National Sports Collectors Convention later this month. And the some of the top items for sale carry a distinctive Chicago flavor. Items from Da Shot, Da Coach and Da Sweetness? That’s one way of putting it. Heritage’s live Summer Platinum Night, which begins at 7:30 p.m. CST on July 30 at the … [Read more...] about Heritage Auction Has Chicago Flair, PSA 8 Mantle
PSA to Give Away Mint Jordan Rookie Card at NSCC
PSA will give away a 1986-87 Fleer Michael Jordan rookie card and signed items from two other local sports icons at this year’s National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago. PSA will also have high-grade master card collections focusing on Jordan, Walter Payton and Ernie Banks on display and offer special rates for items submitted at the show for authentication and … [Read more...] about PSA to Give Away Mint Jordan Rookie Card at NSCC
Best 1970s Football Cards
If you grew up in the decade or have developed a fondness for the NFL’s modern history, coming up with a list of the best 1970s football cards is like a parent trying to pick a favorite child. We’ve listed some of the obvious choices in past articles about the best of all-time (like this one) but narrowing it down to a particular decade is harder than you think and besides, … [Read more...] about Best 1970s Football Cards
Acquired for Cash…and Chicken…1975 Payton Jersey Goes on Block
MEARS Online is offering a Walter Payton rookie jersey as part of its June auction. The current owner of the #34 home mesh Chicago Bears shirt originally obtained it from the personal collection of long time Chicago White Sox clubhouse man, “Chicken” Willie Thompson in the early 1980’s, according to MEARS. It is now being offered to collectors for the first time. It’s the … [Read more...] about Acquired for Cash…and Chicken…1975 Payton Jersey Goes on Block