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Steve “Air” McNair - 1973-2009

Before the Titans arrived in Tennessee, the state was dominated by the college scene.  Many cities across the state have had minor league teams, but teams from the top pro teams were non-existent.  And then came the Titans.
As soon as the Titans arrived in Nashville, fans quickly embraced the team.  The Titans played with heart [...]

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7Jul2009 | Stefan Fudge | 1 comment | Continued
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Keeping it fresh….

Keeping up your interest in the hobby is one of the biggest hurdles facing collectors.  The high price of wax, annoyance of dealing with ebay and many of its’ sellers,  and the general frustration of finding those last few cards you need to knock off your set can wear even the most sane of us [...]

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22Jun2009 | oregonweim | 1 comment | Continued
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Some Auctions Worth a Look

With a little time on my hands thanks to the long weekend, I’ve been perusing some current sports card auctions and thought I would share some that caught my eye for one reason or another:
Albert Pujols 2001 SP Authentic Future Watch #/1250 - Graded BGS 10 - Pristine

Auction Ends May 31, 2009
Michael Jordan 2009 Upper [...]

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25May2009 | Zeeck | 0 comments | Continued
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Topps Announces T206 Set; Collectors Yawn

Topps, in an effort to go way outside the box (seriously, this just hasn’t been done before), announced it will be releasing a T-206 Baseball 100th Anniversary set.  As posted on the Topps website:
Showcasing Topps classic photography, these cards offer a unique perspective of 300 current, future, and legendary MLB players.  T-206 Baseball 100th Anniversary [...]

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22Apr2009 | Zeeck | 0 comments | Continued
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Two Chicago Legends Will Be Missed: Johnny “Red” Kerr and Norm Van Lier

The news came nearly one right after another, first the passing of former Bulls great and broadcaster Norm Van Lier, followed almost 24 hours later by news of the passing of former Bulls great and longtime game broadcaster Johnny “Red” Kerr.
For many Chicago Bulls fans, these two have been as synonymous with the Chicago Bulls [...]

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27Feb2009 | Zeeck | 0 comments | Continued
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What If Michael Vick Succeeds?

With Michael Vick settling in to his new half-way home, and talk of him being back home in short order due to lack of beds for ex-cons, it’s only a matter of time till we see him back in pads . . . somewhere.
Which brings me to the question, what if he does well?  Vick, [...]

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27Feb2009 | Zeeck | 0 comments | Continued
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Juice’s Rookie Card Takes Another Hit

Once one of the most highly sought after vintage football cards, O.J. Simpson’s 1970 Topps Rookie Card has seen an enormouse fall from grace and decline in value.  Certainly this news is far from shocking, as his recent history speaks for itself.  Following the “Trial of the Century,” Simpson’s cards saw an extreme drop in [...]

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6Dec2008 | Zeeck | 1 comment | Continued
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Product review: 2008 Leaf Rookies and Stars Football

5 cards per pack – 24 packs per box – 12 boxes per case
100-card base set / 250 card complete set
A perennial favorite among rookie collectors is the Leaf Rookies and Stars brand, and this year Donruss / Playoff produces a quality product at a great price point that may make this release a hobby [...]

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18Nov2008 | CommodoreCountry | 2 comments | Continued
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Contributors Wanted!

We want everyone to know that this site isn’t intended to just be a few people posting information and whatever else just whenever the mood hits us. It’s the members that make the site, and, to that end, we want to extend an open invitation to anyone who wants to contribute to the blog.
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12Nov2008 | Zeeck | 0 comments | Continued
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eTopps back on eBay

After nearly two weeks, eTopps cards are back on eBay. There was a communication issue since there is no ‘actual’ delivery of eTopps, and eBay is cracking down on the sale of non-tangible goods.
This move came just a day before the 2008 Football IPOs launched. Doesn’t it seem a bit fishy that it took two [...]

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10Sep2008 | admin | 0 comments | Continued