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…
Tag: Rookie Cards
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,…
Set Registry Starter Kit: Mike Trout Rookie Set
He’s at the top of the game, a perennial All-Star and MVP candidate, the epitome of a five-tool player. He’s drawn comparisons to the game’s historical elite, legends like Willie Mays, Rickey Henderson and that Cardboard God, Mickey Mantle. Yet…
Thanksgiving Football Games Told By Rookie Cards of All-Time Greats
The day of copious amounts of food and family gatherings is upon us. And without question, football and Thanksgiving are as synonymous as mashed potatoes and gravy. Tracing its roots all the way back to 1920, Thanksgiving Day football…