Category Archives: Football

Auction for autograph Jack Hoffman card goes unpaid

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Posted on May 20, 2013 – 11:45 am | Author: Susan Lulgjuraj
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By Susan Lulgjuraj | Beckett Football Editor | Commentary & Opinion

Jack Hoffman’s story naturally went national. The 7-year-old fighting cancer scored a touchdown in the University of Nebraska’s spring game.

Anyone who watched the video from the game realized just how dusty it was in their room that day.

Upper Deck then created blow-up cards of Jack and one of the silver autographed cards (three are signed in silver and one in gold) was auctioned on eBay earlier this month for The Team Jack Foundation. The final bid came in at $6,100 – shattering anyone’s expectations and adding more excitement to a special story.

But unfortunately, there is no happy ending when it comes to this auction.

Too often there are stories of high-end ticket items that go unpaid – and that is true in this case as well.

Prep 2 Pro Sports owner Mike Schnoor, who is selling the cards on behalf of the Team Jack Foundation, has not received any money for the Hoffman card despite contacting the final bidder and the next couple of bidders on the list.

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NFL rookies share thoughts on their own card collections and their first RCs

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Posted on May 17, 2013 – 10:37 am | Author: Susan Lulgjuraj
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By Susan Lulgjuraj | Beckett Football Editor

The NFLPA Rookie Premiere is underway this week in Los Angeles with 40 NFL rookies checking out their newest trading cards.

The players are signing cards for upcoming products and making their rounds, including ESPN broadcasts and meeting with dealers and fans.

Five rookies were with Panini America promoting the company’s cards on Thursday. Beckett Media had a chance to talk to Mike Glennon, Tavon Austin, E.J. Manuel, Marcus Lattimore and Denard Robinson.

Beckett: How did it feel seeing your Rookie Card for the first time?

Glennon: It was pretty cool. As a kid I collected and I always envisioned myself on a card one day. Now, you finally get to see yourself on one. You’re living out a dream as a kid.

Manuel: When I got my first shipment of cards, I was like “Wow, this is really starting to happen. I’m in the NFL.”

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2013 Topps Archives football photo variation guide … work in progress

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Posted on May 16, 2013 – 10:53 am | Author: Susan Lulgjuraj
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By Susan Lulgjuraj | Beckett Football Editor

Topps released 2013 Topps Archives this featuring designs of old sets with autographs from fan favorites throughout the years.

But you didn’t think colleting the base set was going to be easy, did you?

There are photo variations for some of the players. Right now, it seems to be with last year’s rookies. The gallery below is incomplete, but as we get more information and photos, we will update the post. Please keep in mind, this is a work in progress. If you see any others, let me know so we can update the post.

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Panini America at the first day of the NFLPA Rookie Premiere

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Posted on May 16, 2013 – 8:17 am | Author: Susan Lulgjuraj
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By Susan Lulgjuraj | Beckett Football Editor

Topps at the first day of the NFLPA Rookie Premiere

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Posted on May 16, 2013 – 7:09 am | Author: Susan Lulgjuraj
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By Susan Lulgjuraj | Beckett Football Editor

Topps was on site for the first day of the NFL Players Association Rookie Premiere in Los Angeles. Check out the photos below to see what Topps has in store for collectors.

Beckett magazines now in the Google Play store

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Posted on May 15, 2013 – 4:00 pm | Author: Susan Lulgjuraj
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Beckett Media has launched a set of apps in the Google Play store for Android systems.

The apps will allow you to download each Beckett magazine issue with news, reviews, the latest price guides and more. Each issue in the Google Play store will cost $7.99.

The magazines include Beckett Baseball, Basketball, Football, Hockey and Sports Card Monthly.

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Topps Archives football provides tribute to Chuck Muncie

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Posted on May 15, 2013 – 11:16 am | Author: Susan Lulgjuraj
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By Susan Lulgjuraj | Beckett Football Editor

Former NFL Pro-Bowler Chuck Muncie died on Monday. He was 60.

Muncie played for the New Orleans Saints and San Diego Chargers. He found his greatest successes for San Diego’s “Air Coryell” offense, scoring 19 touchdowns in 1981.

Muncie battled drug addiction during his career, but later turned his life around – and became a mentor and counselor.

Muncie doesn’t have many cards – just 39 in the Beckett database – but a new release is bringing renewed interest to his career. Muncie is part of 2013 Topps Archives football. His card #237 is a short-print, but he also has an autograph in the set.

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Panini, NFLPA team up to give fans a unique experience

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Posted on May 15, 2013 – 10:27 am | Author: Susan Lulgjuraj
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By Susan Lulgjuraj | Beckett Football Editor

Welcome to the digital age, card collectors.

Panini America and the NFL Players Association are teaming up to bring collectors closer to the players. Several fans will take part in a Google+ Hangout with NFL rookies Montee Ball and Matt Barkley on Thursday.

Winners will be able to ask players questions during the live session and receive a digital copy of a special Panini Score Rookie Card.

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Ripping Retail Retro: 1998 Bowman football cards + win our box

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Posted on May 14, 2013 – 12:09 pm | Author: chrisolds
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Join Beckett Football‘s Chris Olds and Reed Kasaoka of Baseball Card Exchange (bbcexchange.com) as they tear into a box of 1998 Bowman in this latest episode of Ripping Retail.

What will they find inside? Watch and find out …

How can the box be yours? Tell us what you think of the break in the comments below. We’ll pick one of the most creative answers left before May 24.

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Ripping Retail Retro: What do you want to see next time?

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Beckett 20 Questions on … sports families

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Posted on May 13, 2013 – 3:15 pm | Author: chrisolds
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By Chris Olds | Beckett Sports Card Monthly Editor

With Mother’s Day just passed and Father’s Day on the radar, we figured now might be the time for the latest Beckett 20 Questions.

Oh, and the upcoming Families Issue of Beckett Sports Card Monthly had a bit to do with that, too, where we’ll explore the family ties that go along with sports and collecting and take a look at some of the notable fathers, sons, mothers and daughters who share cardboard with us all. (Need a player checklist or OPG? Click here for our new player directory to find it fast.)

Also, we’d like to know … who got you started into collecting? Tell us in the comments below — after you offer your take on the latest 20 Questions.

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1. DId a family member get you into collecting?

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See the rest of the questions … after the jump.

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