Opening week of the 2022 MLB season did not disappoint! There was a plethora of superstars in new uniforms and top young prospects in starting lineups. Clutch plays, towering home runs, huge comebacks, and even some slow starts all contributed…
Tag: Rookie Cards
Super Sunday Showdown: Matthew Stafford vs. Joe Burrow
There may be no more prestigious position in sports than that of starting quarterback in the Super Bowl. For decades children have made believe they were signal-callers in the world’s most spectacular single-day sporting event, while adults have written books,…
Which Rookie QB Will Emerge as the New Hobby Favorite?
The 2021 NFL season is upon us and for the second consecutive year rookie quarterbacks are primed to set off fireworks around the league. The 2020 campaign brought us Joe Burrow, Tua Tagovailoa, and Justin Herbert. Burrow, the No. 1…
A Tale of Two Joshes: The Challenge of Rookie Card Collecting
The NFL Draft is where dreams can come true or hopes can be vanquished, for both teams and individual players. An excellent selection might fill a starting lineup role for more than a decade, while a poor choice could set…
PSA and the Hobby Explosion, From 2015 to Present
It’s been a rapid ascent at times, and a slow and steady climb at others. But there’s no denying the outcome; we are currently experiencing a hobby explosion, and PSA is seeing a record number of submissions as a result. But…
Factors That Impact Trading Card Value
For generations, fans of all sports have enjoyed the thrill of collecting cards of their favorite players and teams and trading them with friends and fellow collectors. And nowadays, the hobby is gaining some serious steam. Since the late…
Bob Gibson Card Values | PSA Collector Guide
One of the most intimidating pitchers the game has ever seen, Bob Gibson was relentless on the mound, known for shear dominance and a cannon for an arm. But his ascension into baseball greatness was somewhat unexpected. Gibson was…
Johnny Unitas Card Values | PSA Collector Guide
Few athletes in any sport were as universally loved as the late Johnny Unitas. The celebrated quarterback enjoyed a long, storied career most notably with the then-Baltimore Colts, and he held virtually every major passing record at the time…
Joe Namath Card Values | PSA Collector Guide
Card pricing information for this entry was updated on Jan. 26, 2021. Joe Namath was born for stardom, and it showed during the height of his success. The camera would gravitate towards the charismatic quarterback, which eventually led to “The Joe Namath…
Sandy Koufax Card Values | PSA Collector Guide
In this new, ongoing series, we explore various sets on the PSA Set Registry, featuring the trading cards of iconic athletes. Select cards will be highlighted and the requirements of each set will be included. According to Willie Stargell,…