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Matt Schilling

Matt Schilling

Joined: Oct 18, 2024

Bio: Matt Schilling, a lifelong sportscard collector and a proud graduate of Towson University (Class of 2006) who currently resides in Queens, New York, is one of the newest contributing authors to the Collectibles segment now featured on http://SI.com

2023 Bowman Draft - Tom Brady Gold Auto 12/50 Inscription
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Mysteries of the Marketplace: The 2023 Bowman Draft Tom Brady Gold Auto 12/50

Tom Brady’s 2023 Bowman Draft cards pay tribute to his days as a promising baseball prospect, seamlessly merging nostalgia with his unparalleled football legacy.

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David Wright - New York Mets - Number 5 to be retired July 19, 2025.
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David Wright: Looking Back At His Legacy & His Impact on the Hobby

David Wright’s legacy extends far beyond his on-field accomplishments. His presence as a captain, a teammate, and even a key figure in the sports card hobby has left an indelible mark on America’s pastime.

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Jac Caglianone - "My 1st Bowman Auto"
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"My 1st Bowman Auto": The Rare Baseball Card Inscription

A player's "1st Bowman" card doesn’t just represent a player's entry into the world of professional baseball, it represents the foundation behind what will eventually be a player's legacy throughout the hobby we all know and love.

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2024 Topps Definitive Shohei Ohtani - Autographed in English & Kanji
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Shohei Ohtani’s Cross-Cultural 1/1 Dual Signature: A Must-Have Piece For Autograph Collectors

Shohei Ohtani, the global baseball powerhouse who has redefined the boundaries of athletic excellence, continues to make waves, not just on the diamond but throughout the sports collectibles market.

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Juan Soto is a New York Met
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Juan Soto’s Historic Mets Contract Immortalized by Topps NOW

Soto, who inked a jaw-dropping 15-year, $765 million deal with the New York Metropolitans, is already solidifying his place in Mets History.

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Mariano Rivera - New York Yankees
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Mariano Rivera: The Yankee Icon Immortalized in 2024 Topps Diamond Icons

Topps has immortalized Mariano Rivera’s greatness with a 1/1 autographed logo man card that’s featured in the 2024 Diamond Icons set, making it one of the most coveted pieces for collectors this year.

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2024 Topps Definitive Set Image
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2024 Topps Definitive Quad Autographs: A Monument to Japanese MLB Greats

Every so often, a card transcends, becoming an artifact that celebrates the purity and greatness of some the best to ever play the game.

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1948 "Babe Ruth Bows Out" Original Photo: Nat Fein, New York Herald Tribune
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Babe Ruth: His 1926 World Series Glove & Our Chance To Preserve History

In an effort to preserve one of the most cherised pieces of Major League Baseball history, the National Baseball Hall of Fame is calling on fans to play a key role and help in its efforts to restore Babe Ruth's 1926 World Series game-worn glove.

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2024 Bowman Draft Baseball - John Elway Autograph Variations
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John Elway's Autographed Cards Look To Steal the Spotlight in 2024 Bowman Draft

As an avid sports fan and a collector who grew up in 80s and 90s, the story of John Elway and the "what if" surrounding his baseball career is one of the cooles

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Popcorn, Peanuts, and Parallels: 2024 Bowman Draft Introduces Brand New "Variety Packs".

Each pack contains four unique base parallels with super-fun designs inspired by baseball snacks: Popcorn, Sunflower Seeds, Bubble Gum, and Peanuts.

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A Breakdown of the Trade between Brewer Hicklen and a Fan.
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Brewer Hicklen: The Newest MLB Player Collecting His Own Cards

You’ve probably noticed an exciting new trend taking place throughout the hobby, one in which MLB rookies are now actively collecting their own rookie cards.

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2014 Thanksgiving Day - Seattle Seahawks Beat San Francisco 49ers 19-3.
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Richard Sherman’s 2015 Topps Chrome Thanksgiving Image Variation Autograph: Still Treasured by Collectors

Featuring an awesome design, player prestige, scarcity, and the allure of an image variation autograph, this card has cemented its place as one of the most coveted collectibles throughout the hobby marketplace.

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