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Unknown date 1993; Chicago, IL; USA: FILE PHOTO; Baltimore Orioles pitcher Ben McDonald in action against the Chicago White Sox during the 1993 season at Comiskey Park. Mandatory Credit: Imagn Images

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Ken Griffey Jr. and Other '90s Baseball Cards Collectors Hoped Would Make Them Rich

There was always that guy whose rookie card would help fund an early retirement. If only things were that simple. Here's a look at some 90s ballplayers whose rookie cards we thought would make people rich.

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The Caitlin Clark Effect In Collectibles Is On Full Display

How to Guide: Protecting and Preserving Your Trading Cards

Michael Penix Jr. is now the starting QB for the Falcons. What that means for his card value

Travis Reed Q&A: Love for the Lakers, Childhood Collection of Jordan Cards, Mancave Dreams

Bronx Bound: Cody Bellinger Joins the Yankees and Sparks a Hobby Revival

45 HOF Signatures and Counting: Basketball History at the Philly Show

Sotheby's Just Sold $2 Million Worth Of Sports Cards

Shohei Ohtani's 1/1 Superfractor was just pulled!

Reid's Rips: 2024 Prestige Football Blaster

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NBA greats Magic Johnson, Allen Iverson and New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin have each had a hand in the growth of sports cards and memorabilia market.

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The Future of Collectibles: Sports Memorabilia Market to Hit $271 Billion by 2034

Aug 30, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) shoots against the Chicago Sky during the first half at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

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A Six figure Caitlin Clark Black Prizm 1/1?

Freedie Freeman Grand Slam World Series Ball

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Freddie Freeman's Grand Slam World Series Ball Sells for $1.56 Million.

Oct 30, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (99) drops a fly ball during the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game five of the 2024 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium.

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Aaron Judge's Dropped Fly Ball in World Series Sells for Nearly $45K

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Jan 7, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) reacts after a loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

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The Hobby Mistake Sports Card Collectors Keep Making

A 2000 Bowman Chrome Tom Brady rookie card as seen through the CT scanner. (Image by Industrial Inspection and Consulting)

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From Sealed to Revealed: The Debate Over CT Scanning in Trading Card Collecting

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Superman Trading Cards Take Off After New Movie Announcement

2024 Topps Graphite Tennis debuts on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024.

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Topps' First Tennis-Specific Cards Set for Debut This Week

Alec Word holding one of his two MLB Debut patch autograph cards from 2024 Topps Update

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New Collector Pulls TWO 2024 Topps Debut Patch Autograph Cards From LCS!

Jun 27, 2013; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Anthony Bennett (UNLV) shakes hands with NBA commissioner David Stern after being selected as the number one overall pick to the Cleveland Cavaliers during the 2013 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-Imagn Images

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NBA's Biggest Draft Busts Still Have Expensive Sports Cards?

Ty Cobb baseball cards

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Ty Cobb's Worst Card Holds Answer to Baseball Trivia Question

A rural carrier assistant loads packages into a mail truck at the United States Post Office in Henderson, Ky., Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 9, 2020.

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USPS Issues Scam Alert Collectors Need To Watch For This Christmas

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1990 Pro Set Santa Claus

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Did You Know Santa Claus Was a Football Head Coach?

Dec 8, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) throws the ball against the Los Angeles Rams in the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Josh Allen Rookie Cards Skyrocket as NFL MVP Buzz Builds

WWE Superstar Chelsea Green making her entrance at Raw

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The Cards and Unstoppable Rise of Chelsea Green

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Sports Card World Preparing for Big Release Week Before Christmas

Dec 14, 2024; New York, NY, USA; Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter poses for a photo after winning the Heisman Trophy award during the 2024 Heisman Trophy Presentation. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Boland-Imagn Images

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NIL Era Heisman Trophy Winner Cards

2024 Panini Prizm NFL Choice Set Preview

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Cherry Blossoms, Nebulas, and Tiger Stripes: A Look at 2024 Panini Prizm NFL Choice Releasing December 17

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Ron Johnson Talks Rushing Signature, Collecting Randall Cunningham, Growing Mancave

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2024 Bowman Draft: Which players are most likely to debut? Part 2

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Caitlin Clark 2024 Panini Instant Draft Night Rookie Auto graded by PSA

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Caitlin Clark's real impact on the sports card market

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How To Get Sports Cards Graded For Cheap

Leaf cards of Joe DiMaggio, Babe Ruth, and Stan Musial

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1948 Leaf Baseball: The Final Nail in the Coffin

Dec 8, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Chris Paul (3) moves into second place on the all-time assist leaders list in the first half against the New Orleans Pelicans at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

Chris Paul 2nd All-Time Assist Leader Receives Topps Now Card

2017: Bill Belichick celebrates after Super Bowl LI where the New England Patriots vs The Atlanta Falcon at NRG Stadium, Houston.

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Did You Know Bill Belichick Has A Rookie Card?

Golden State Valkyries' WNBA Cards

Top Notch 1970s Cardboard

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The Ten Best Baseball Card Sets of the 1970s

Aug 29, 2022; Flushing, NY, USA; Serena Williams of the United States faces Danka Kovinic of Montenegro on day one of the 2022 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Danielle Parhizkaran-Imagn Images

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Who Owns The Most Serena Williams Tennis Cards Of All Time

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Dec 6, 2024; Boise, ID, USA; Boise State Broncos running back Ashton Jeanty (2) during the first half against the UNLV Rebels at Albertsons Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Losness-Imagn Images

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Ashton Jeanty's First Boise State Card A Landmark for NIL

For the last month, New Jerseyans have reported odd lights in the sky at night, a rash of reported drone sightings that has attracted the attention of local residents. These photos were taken on Dec. 8 in Toms River, N.J.

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Drone Appearances in Trading Cards

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Beckett Collectibles Has a New Parent Company

Nov 24, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Recording artist Jay-Z walks on the field before the game between the Washington Commanders and the Dallas Cowboys at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images

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Rare Jay-Z Card Plummets in Value After Diddy Allegations

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Some of the Biggest Cards Have Already Been Pulled From 2024 Prizm Football

Aug 19, 2013; Landover, MD, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Justin Brown (15) on the sidelines during the second half against the Washington Redskins at FedEX Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-Imagn Images

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Justin Brown Talks Worst Heckling Experience, Asking Bobby Abreu for an Autograph, Parent's Memorabilia Collection

Various 1948 Bowman Basketball Players

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The Unusual and Unique History of Basketball Cards

Dec 13, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain (20) in action against the Indiana Pacers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Panini Just Lost Their Biggest Rookie Star For The Rest Of The Year