From helmets and mini-helmets to footballs, photos and jerseys, collectors have plenty of options when deciding how to build an impressive stash of autographed football memorabilia. Whether you collect certain players, Hall of Famers, Super Bowl champs or limit yourself to your favorite team, there are a lot of options when searching for signed football […]
Types of Authentication to Look for When Purchasing MLB Autographs
“Authentication” wasn’t a word you heard in the sports collectibles market years ago. The monetary value of an autograph was so limited that there was little reason to think forgeries were widespread. That changed when promoters were willing to pay well-known former players to sign autographs at card shows or private signing sessions. They discovered a […]
The Legendary 1972 Topps Football Set
An unprecedented third series, a legendary team and one of the top rookie cards of all-time make the 1972 Topps football set a standout. After producing 263-card sets in 1969, 1970, and 1971, Topps decided to make its ’72 set a whopper. Just as it had done with baseball, the company expanded the checklist. Instead […]
Rookie Cards of the NBA’s All-Time Best Centers
They changed the game and re-wrote the record book. The great ones altered the course of their franchise. George Mikan was the NBA’s first true superstar and his rookie card is worth a fortune but as African-American players joined the NBA, competition at the center position heated up. Here’s a look at the rookie cards of […]
Collecting the Great One: Wayne Gretzky Autographs
Owning an autograph of the NHL’s all-time greatest player is on the list of most hockey collectors. Fortunately, it’s not difficult. In fact, there are numerous ways to add a Wayne Gretzky autograph or two (or more) to your collection. Here’s a look back at The Great One, the various types of items on which […]