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The History of Sports Cards: How A Simple Hobby Turned Into A Multi-Billion Dollar
The history of sports cards is a long and textured one, dating back to the late 1800s. The earliest known sports cards were produced in Europe as a means of promoting tobacco products. These cards featured images of sports stars and other public figures, and were distributed as a way of enticing people to buy tobacco products.
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From Timeout to Hall of Famer - Learn the Unique History of Chris Webber
Chris Webber is a name that resonates with basketball fans across the world. From his time at the University of Michigan to his successful stint in the NBA, Webber has left an indelible mark on the game. In this blog post, we'll take a look at the history of Chris Webber and his impact on the sport.
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A History of the new Carolina Panthers Quarterback Bryce Young
Bryce Young is a young and promising quarterback who has captured the attention of football fans across the country. Born on July 19, 2002, in Pasadena, California, Young was raised in Southern California, where he began playing football at a young age.
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Aaron Rodgers; A Brief History of his Career After Signing With the New York Jets
Aaron Rodgers is a name that is synonymous with excellence in the world of American football. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest quarterbacks to have ever played the game, and his career is nothing short of remarkable. Rodgers' journey to the top of the NFL has been a long and challenging one, but his hard work, talent, and dedication have paid off in spades.
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LeBron James: A Basketball Legend
LeBron James, born on December 30, 1984 in Akron, Ohio, is a professional basketball player who currently plays for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is considered one of the greatest basketball players of all time, having won numerous awards and accolades throughout his career. On 2/7/23, James became the NBA's all-time leading scorer, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
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A Brief History of PSA, the Sports Card Grading Company
Collectors Universe is a company that was founded in 1986 with the purpose of providing authentication and grading services to collectors of rare coins, stamps, autographs, and sports cards. Over the years, the company has become one of the most recognized names in the world of sports card collecting and is often referred to as the "gold standard" in the industry.
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The History of NFL Superstar Quarterback Patrick Mahomes
Patrick Mahomes, the quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs, has become one of the most recognizable names in football today. His impressive play on the field has earned him multiple awards and accolades, including being named the NFL MVP in 2018 and leading the Chiefs to a Super Bowl victory in 2020. But how did he get to where he is today? Let's take a look at the history of Patrick Mahomes.
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Is BROCK PURDY Worth all the Hype? He is if he does this 1 thing
If you've been keeping your eyes and ears open with this year's football playoffs, then the name Brock Purdy won't be new to you at all. Purdy started off as some unassuming 3rd string QB, but recently his name has been blowing up as he was given the opportunity to lead his team to 5 straight victories going into the NFL playoffs. It's not hard to start to wonder if this "from the shadows 3rd string QB" could go all the way to the Super Bowl! For the next couple weeks people will definitely be waiting to see if exactly that happens! In the meantime though, that means we can talk about Brock Purdy and whether he belongs in your collection at all, and if so, what is he even worth?
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What’s the 1 Thing the SPORTS CARD Hobby Needs? No, it's not another grading company or vault
In the sports card industry we have basically everything we could possibly need, and frankly, probably too much of it. We have numerous card grading companies, selling and e-commerce platforms, and more vaults than I even want to think about. So what could we possibly still need? Well, I think there is one solid hole that could be filled. There are a couple that are already trying, or are at least in an optimal position to fill this role. What does the sports card hobby need in 2023? That's what today's video is all about.
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Why Do AUTOGRAPHS Cost So Much? Are Dealers GREEDY?
Last week we talked about autograph quality, sone of the biggest gripes in the industry. So this week we are naturally talking about the 2nd gripe of the industry, autograph cost! The quality of autographs has obviously been dropping, but why has the cost of autographs has been going up? What can we do about it? Are dealers just being greedy and taking every penny you have? We'll talk about all that and more today!
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Why Some Athletes Autographs SUCK and What Can be Done About it?
The sports autograph. It's the quintessential thing that any serious collector wants in their collection on a baseball, basketball, jersey, or anything else with their favorite team logo. Luckily for collectors, most athletes give a nice, quality autograph. However, sometimes the autograph quality is not what you would hope for from many of the newer athletes. More and more these days, we see athlete's signatures turning into scribbles (if they actually try), and just a straight line if they don't. Why is this? Why are autographs continuing to decline in quality? What can we do about it? Today, I'll tackle that and more.
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Is AARON JUDGE a Good Buy Right Now? Yes... and no
Of course, you've heard the news that Aaron Judge just hit his 62nd home run of the season. These can definitely be exciting moments in baseball history. With his name all in the news right now, it seems like the right time to talk about his presence in the sports memorabilia industry. Should you be buying Judge items? We'll go over all of that today on the show!
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