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Sports Artist Spotlight: Thomas Borowski
After graduating from Art Center College of Design in Pasadena in 2009, Thomas Borowski began working in animation and also ... -
The Passing of a Good Man: Panini’s Ben Ecklar Dies at 53
I received news from a mutual friend a few days ago that Ben Ecklar had passed away unexpectedly that very ... -
Sports Artist Spotlight: Melysa Gorlicki
Melysa Gorlicki can’t remember a time when she wasn’t drawing something. “As a child my parents would leave me for ... -
Sports Artist Spotlight: Christian Paniagua
Christian Paniagua grew up in New York City, reading comics and admiring graffiti. And along the way he learned to ... -
Sports Artist Spotlight: Justyn Farano
As a kid, Justyn Farano collected cards with his father. He also read a certain Price Guide magazine. “I vividly ... -
“Shoeless” Joe Jackson’s Driver’s License Tops $125,000
The signed South Carolina driver’s license belonging to “Shoeless” Joe Jackson in the 1940s sold for $125,460 (including buyer’s premium) ... -
Sports Artist Spotlight: Paul Jennis
As the cover artist of our third Beckett Baseball Artist Spotlight issue, Paul Jennis took about seven weeks of his ... -
Project70 Artists at the 2021 National Sports Collectors Convention
The VIP night Wednesday at the 41st National Sports Collectors Convention featured a dose of Topps Project70 with some of ... -
Graig Kreindler: Baseball’s Visual Custodian
Profile and interview with sports painter Graig Kreindler, looking at his work, inspiration and art goals. -
Tork Talk: Spencer Torkelson Talks About Getting Back to Baseball, the Price of His Cards
Interview with Spencer Torkelson covering baseball cards, his autograph, what he learned in college and getting back to the game. -
Not Badd at All: Akil Baddoo’s First Week for the Ages
Full disclosure from this devout Tigers fan: I had never heard of Akil Baddoo before December 10, when Detroit made ... -
Gum, Football Cards and Innovation: Philadelphia Gum Had Them All
A brief look at the history of the Philadelphia Gum company, its origins, key figures, trading card contributions and what ... -
Alive and Kicking: Topps Talks MLB Living Set as Checklist Approaches #400
Interview with Topps Art Director, Michael Linkens, reflecting on the first 400 cards of the MLB Living Set and what ... -
True Rarity: The Story of a Signed 1955 Topps Harry Agganis Card
A 1955 Topps card signed by the late Harry Agganis – who died at age 26 just months after the ... -
Samurai Mike: Mike Singletary Remembers Mike Ditka, Buddy Ryan and the Super Bowl Shuffle
Mike Singletary is a busy man. He’s talking to a writer on this day, while also working on business plans ... -
Red-Hot Retail and Million-Dollar Modern Cards, Welcome to the Hobby’s New Normal
The sports card industry is evolving. One needs to look no further than the huge prices modern cards are getting ... -
Plugged In: Chris Torres Has Lots to Say About Topps Project 2020
Interview with Chris Torres on Topps Project 2020 and his YouTube show about the set. -
Jimmy Butler: Sweet Home South Beach
In 2015, satirical rapper/songwriter Froggy Fresh released a video that made Jimmy Butler a household name to millions of YouTube ... -
Game Used Tone Signs Exclusive Shoe Deal with Luka Doncic
Add Luka Doncic to the list of NBA superstars signing a partnership with Game Used Tone to broker the sales ... -
Our Favorite Cards from the First Half of Topps Project 2020
Three Beckett staff members pick their favorite cards from the first half of Topps Project 2020. -
Sports Artist Spotlight: John Bartlett
It was a couple of guys you may have heard of – Leonardo Da Vinci and Michelangelo – that inspired ... -
The Sale: The Story Behind the $1.8 Million LeBron James Card
Ultimately, the 2003-04 LeBron James Exquisite Rookie Patch Autograph Parallel sold for a little more than Ken Goldin was hoping ... -
Back Home: Isiah Thomas Reunited with 1984 All-Star MVP Trophy
Isiah Thomas has been reunited with his 1984 All-Star MVP trophy. It had been stolen from his high school before ... -
His Place in Baseball: 10 Years After Ken Griffey Jr. Called It a Career
Looking at the career of Ken Griffey Jr. and the legacy he left in baseball ten years after his retirement. -
Sports Artist Spotlight: Josh Trout
No, Josh Trout is no relation to Mike Trout. But he has painted the three-time American League MVP. Josh grew ... -
The Rise of the 2003-04 Topps LeBron James Rookie Card
Analysis on why the 2003-04 Topps LeBron James Rookie Card has become so popular -- and valuable. -
Sports Artist Spotlight: Jordan Spector
Website: SpectorSportsArt.com The image of Joe Burrow on the front cover of the August, 2020 issue of Beckett Football was ... -
No Big Bills for These Doctors: 3 Bargain Julius Erving Cards
Here are 3 awesome Julius Erving basketball cards that shouldn't cost you a lot and reasons why you should be ... -
“Not Me”: How It Took Al Kaline Himself to Reveal an Image Long Thought to ...
How a simple autograph request revealed a photo that was believed to be Al Kaline was actually someone else. -
Mr. Tiger’s Neighborhood: The Mutual Love Between Al Kaline and the City of Detroit
When I last saw Al Kaline it was late in the 2018 season. He was at Comerica Park for an ... -
Sports Artist Spotlight: Alvin Fall
Website: AlvinFall.com It’s only been a few months since the final seconds of Super Bowl LIV ticked off the clock, ... -
Seeing 2020: How Project 2020’s Success Is Helping Topps Set Its Sights on the Future
Interview with Jeff Heckman, Topps' Global Director of Topps.com, on the success of Topps Project 2020, how it came to ... -
Sports Artist Spotlight: Joseph Accardo
Website: ArtByAccardo.com While other kids his age were putting their baseball and football cards into top loaders or sheets, 9-year-old ... -
Game-Used Michael Jordan Air Jordan 1’s Sell for $560,000
Details on a pair of game-used Michael Jordan Air Jordan 1's selling for a world record $560,000 in May, 2020 ... -
Sports Artist Spotlight: Chadwick Haverland
By the time you read this, there’s a great chance that Chadwick Haverland has already finished more trading card art ...
