Horacio Ruiz

Horacio Ruiz

HOBBY HUSTLE – Official Trailer (4K)
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Inside the Hobby

Q & A With Michael Dault, Director of Sports Card Documentary "Hobby Hustle"

Hobby Hustle, the soon-to-be released sports card documentary, looks at the good and bad of the sports card industry. We spoke to director Michael Dault about what viewers can expect from the documentary when it is released on February 16.

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Jan 19, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) carries the ball to score a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams in the second half in a 2025 NFC divisional round game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
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Should Saquon Barkley Win the Regular Season MVP Award?

For most of the regular season, the MVP discussion centered around quarterbacks Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson. But the playoffs have shown Saquon Barkley should've been the first in that conversation.

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Jan 21, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA;  Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) defends Washington Wizards forward Tristan Vukcevic (00) in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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Bronny James Is Struggling but He's Still a Fan Favorite

Bronny is part of today's basketball royalty, and it's OK to admit that he's important because he's the son of one of the five greatest players ever.

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Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes (30) eyes up the runner on first base during the second inning of his MLB Debut against the Chicago Cubs Saturday evening at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, PA.
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11-Year-Old Who Pulled Paul Skenes MLB Debut Patch Speaks

The Athletic interviewed the 11-year-old, revealing insights into how the family reacted to one of the most publicized cards in recent memory.

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May 1999; San Antonio, TX; USA; FILE PHOTO; Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (8) in action against San Antonio Spurs forwards Malik Rose (31) and Tim Duncan (21) during the second round of the 1999 NBA Playoffs at the Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: RVR Photos-Imagn Images
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Kobe Bryant's Most Graded Cards and Their Prices

During the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing LeBron James once said, "I thought I was famous until I got here with Kobe." The Black Mamba's legacy lives on in the hearts of fans and collectors.

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Aug 8, 2024; Paris, France; American businessman Michael Rubin looks on during the first half between France and Germany in a men's basketball semifinal game during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Accor Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
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Fanatics Controls the Narrative of the Paul Skenes MLB Debut Patch Card

Everyone wanted to know more about who pulled the Paul Skenes MLB Debut Patch Card and how they pulled it. But with an 11-year-old at the heart of the event, Topps showed it can - and at least in this case, should - control the narrative.

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A display of popular sports cards at All Star Cards in Lansing  Saturday, March 13, 2021.

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Sports Card Addiction is Real

Any hobby can become an obsession and addiction; sports cards are no different.

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Mar 21, 2019; Tokyo,JPN; Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki (51) waves to fans after the game against the Oakland Athletics at Tokyo Dome. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
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Iconic Cards: 2001 Topps Ichiro Suzuki Rookie #726

Iconic Cards: 2001 Topps Ichiro Suzuki Rookie #726

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Auctions

Rare iPhone, He Man, and GI Joe Toys Headline LCG 2025 Winter Premier Auction

The LCG Auctions Winter Premier is underway, and He-Man toys are prominently featured. One of the rarest toys from the Masters of the Universe franchise - a sealed "Battle for Eternia" - is on sale to the public for the first time in at least 15 years.

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Ken Griffey Jr. won the 1998 Home Run Derby at Coors Field.
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Ken Griffey Jr.'s Most Graded Cards and Their Prices

Ken Griffey Jr. defined a generation of baseball that also influenced the sports card hobby. Here are his most graded cards and their prices.

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Rudy Clay holds up his brother Cassius    arm with a No. 1 salute, as he visits Central High School following his return to Louisville, Ky., after winning the Olympic gold medal in boxing.  Sept. 9, 1960

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Muhammad Ali's Most Graded Sports Cards and Their Prices

Muhammad Ali defined a generation of American sports with his athletic greatness, bravado, and political influence. Though he is not widely sought-after in the card hobby, his cards have seen a rise in prices in the past 10 years.

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Jan 19, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman during College Football Playoff National Championship press conference at The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Savannah Ballroom. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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A Look At Marcus Freeman With Notre Dame One Win From A Championship

Marcus Freeman was an All-Big Ten linebacker selection as a junior and senior at Ohio State. After a brief NFL career, he entered the college coaching ranks as a graduate assistant for his alma mater. We'll look at his rookie cards as a Chicago Bear.

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