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Rookie Cards

Best Cecil Fielder Rookie Cards

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Cecil Fielder was a power hitter that was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in 1985, but most of his rookie cards come from 1986. You might know the fact … Keep Reading

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Top Kirby Puckett Rookie Cards

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As a Hall of Famer, Kirby Puckett is a very popular choice for baseball card collectors. Puckett made his debut for the Minnesota Twins in 1984, which he played for … Keep Reading

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The 7 Best John Smoltz Rookie Cards

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Smoltz, nicknamed Smoltzie, is an 8-time All-Star inductee and a one-time winner of the World Championship in 1995. Nowadays, many people remember Smoltzie as one of the most dominant pitchers … Keep Reading

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Bill Russell Rookie Card and Other Top Cards

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When people talk about basketball greats, they often mention names such as Michael Jordan, LBJ, Kobe, Abdul-Jabbar, Magic, Bird, or even the Shaq. But not too many people think about … Keep Reading

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Gleyber Torres Rookie Card Options

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If you’re looking for a Gleyber Torres rookie card, then you’ve got many great options. You’ll find anything from budget cards to autographed cards that can be slightly more expensive. … Keep Reading

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Juan Gonzalez Rookie Cards – Best Picks

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Juan Gonzalez enjoyed an illustrious career in the MLB. He is today known as one of the best outfielders from the 1990s and the early 2000s. 1990 is officially the … Keep Reading

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Sandy Koufax Rookie Card – And Other Great Cards

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1955 was the year when the special career of the great Sandy Koufax started for the Brooklyn Dodgers (LA Dodgers, as we know them today). Koufax pitched for 12 seasons … Keep Reading

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Best Rob Gronkowski Rookie Card Options

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Rob “Gronk” Gronkowski is one of football’s biggest personalities, both on and off the field. Not only is he exceptional when it comes to the numbers he puts out (receiving … Keep Reading

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Top Jamal Murray Rookie Card Options

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Hailing from Ontario, Canada, Jamal Murray is one of the top basketballing exports from the Great White North. He’s known for his athleticism, dribbling skills, and perhaps most importantly, his … Keep Reading

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Top James Wiseman Rookie Cards

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Drafted as a 2nd overall pick in the first round of the 2020 draft, James Wiseman came into the league with big expectations on his shoulders. And because of that, … Keep Reading

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Top Von Miller Rookie Cards to Collect

Drafted in 2011, Von Miller developed himself into one of the best defensive players. His ability to stop enemy attacks and defend is rare to find, and this type of … Keep Reading

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Best Tom Glavine Rookie Cards

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Tom Glavine is a player that is dear to the Atlanta Braves fans. In his 21-year career in baseball, he was named 10 times in the All-Star team while also … Keep Reading

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Top Wade Boggs Rookie Cards

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Looking for a Wade Boggs rookie card? There’s not a lot of choices that you can choose from, but there are some cards that could be historically significant if you’re … Keep Reading

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Best Tua Tagovailoa Rookie Cards

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Tuanigamanuolepola “Tua” Tagovailoa is an American quarterback who was selected as the fifth overall pick in the 2020 draft by the Dolphins. Tagovailoa comes from a Samoan family living in … Keep Reading

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Best Manu Ginobili Rookie Cards

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Manu Ginobili was drafted by the SA Spurs in the 1999 draft as the 57th overall pick. But he only entered the NBA in 2002, which is when most of … Keep Reading

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Best Rookie Cards to Invest In – The Full Guide

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Looking to dip your toes into the rookie cards water, but don’t know where to start? If you’re a beginner when it comes to sports cards, it can be baffling. … Keep Reading

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Top Marshall Faulk Rookie Cards

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Marshall Faulk is one of the best rushing running back in NFL history, with 12,000 rushing yards achieved, which is the most in history. This made Marshall one of the … Keep Reading

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Roger Clemens Rookie Card Checklist

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Roger Clemens rookie cards fall into the category of old rookie cards. If you love old cards and have collections from the 80s and 90s, then you might be looking … Keep Reading

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Yadier Molina Rookie Card Options

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Yadier Molina, often referred to as simply “Yadi”, was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in 2000 as a fourth-round pick. Even though he impressed the scouts with his catching … Keep Reading

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Anthony Edwards Rookie Card Options

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In 2020, Anthony Edwards was selected as a first-round pick by the Minnesota Timberwolves, when he entered the league as one of the most promising SGs of his generation. If … Keep Reading

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Ichiro Suzuki Rookie Card Options

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Ichiro Suzuki was the first Japanese-born position player to enter an MLB All-Star game. A member of the New York Yankees, Seattle Mariners, and Miami Marlins, his smooth swing and … Keep Reading

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Pedro Martinez Rookie Card Options

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Pedro Martinez made his debut in the MLB in 1992. In his 18 year career in the league, he made his name as one of the most feared pitchers in … Keep Reading

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Best Eli Manning Rookie Card Options

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Eli Manning is one of the best legends in the history of the New York Giants. There have been a few ups and downs in Manning’s career, but for the … Keep Reading

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Troy Aikman Rookie Card Checklist

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Troy Aikman was born on October 23, 1966. He is a retired American football quarterback who played for the American football league’s Dallas Cowboys during their three consecutive championship seasons … Keep Reading

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Top Randy Moss Rookie Cards to Collect

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Randy Moss was a perennial Pro Bowl player at the wide receiver position. Not only was he a great receiver, but Moss could be a great return man and even … Keep Reading

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Best Kawhi Leonard Rookie Cards to Collect

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Kawhi Leonard is arguably one of the most talented players in the NBA. Not only does he have the talent, but he also has a strong frame and good size … Keep Reading

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3 Best Willie Mays Rookie Cards

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The Willie Mays rookie cards are still some of the most demanded baseball cards, even decades after “The Say Hey Kid” concluded his playing career in 1973. He is also … Keep Reading

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Top Nikola Jokic Rookie Cards – The List

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The 90-foot passes, the reverse dunks, the assists, the touch passes – that’s all that Nikola Jokic can do. As a center, Jokic has one of the most diverse skill … Keep Reading

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Best Devin Booker Rookie Cards

In 2015, Devin Booker was drafted by the Phoenix Suns as the 13th overall pick in the draft. Initially, there was quite a lot of hype for the Book, as … Keep Reading

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Randy Johnson Rookie Card Checklist

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Randy Johnson is one of the longest-standing pitchers in MLB history. He’s clocked over 20 years of experience at the very highest levels, collecting numerous awards along the way. He … Keep Reading

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Ryne Sandberg Rookie Card Checklist

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Ryne Sandberg achieved legendary status as a second baseman during his career. Not many players in baseball history can say they’ve won the same amount of awards as Sandberg – … Keep Reading

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Top Tiger Woods Rookie Cards

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Like him or not, Tiger Woods is one of the biggest sporting legends of the modern era. For a golf player, he’s attracted a lot of attention when it comes … Keep Reading

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Barry Sanders Rookie Card Checklist

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Barry Sanders is a familiar face for most football card collectors. He’s known as one of the best running backs in his time, winning the 1997 MVP award. He was … Keep Reading

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Best Justin Herbert Rookie Card Options

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Justin Herbert’s rookie cards are gathering a lot of attention, as many card collectors are looking towards these cards. Herbert was drafted in 2020 by the LA Chargers where he … Keep Reading

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Top Rickey Henderson Rookie Card – and Alternatives

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The 1980s were an interesting period for card collectors. It’s a time of new card brands and new technologies being used in the hobby, which drove crowds to buy baseball … Keep Reading

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Best Joe Burrow Rookie Card Options

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Joe Burrow’s cards are some of the most in-demand cards from the 2020s. The good news is that there are many different options that you can go for; the bad … Keep Reading

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Best Drew Brees Rookie Card Options

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Despite the strong competition in the quarterback spot, Drew Brees is today considered to be one of the best quarterbacks in history. Having won the Super Bowl title and the … Keep Reading

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Best Eric Lindros Rookie Card Options

Best Eric Lindros Rookie Card Options Eric Lindros was one of the best hockey players from the 1990s and the early 2000s. Despite that, his rookie cards still attract a … Keep Reading

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Best Tyler Herro Rookie Card Options

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Drafted in 2019, Tyler Herro was part of one of the most widely anticipated rookie classes of the 2010s. Herro was the 13th pick in the first round, which was … Keep Reading

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Shawn Kemp Rookie Card Checklist

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Shawn Kemp is one of the best power forwards of the 90s and early 2000s. The Reign Man was included in the NBA All-Star team 6 times in his career, … Keep Reading

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Top Connor McDavid Rookie Card Options

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In 2015, the Edmonton Oilers picked Connor McDavid as the overall first option in the draft, which made a lot of people curious about his rookie cards – as is … Keep Reading

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Best Kobe Bryant Rookie Cards

I grew up with Kobe as the main man in the NBA. Him and KG were the two that were at their peak when I was first getting into the … Keep Reading

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Top 12 Chris Paul Rookie Cards

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Chis Paul, or CP3, is one of the biggest basketball legends of the third millennium. He was named in the NBA All-Star team 11 times. And just when you think … Keep Reading

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Best Trae Young Rookie Cards to Consider – The Full Guide

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Trae Young was drafted in the 2018 NBA draft as a fifth pick by the Dallas Mavericks and was then traded to the Hawks in exchange for third pick Luka … Keep Reading

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Bryce Harper Rookie Card List – Best Rookie Cards

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Bryce Harper’s rookie cards from 2012 remain to be among the most popular baseball cards from the 2010s. Despite being the first overall pick in 2010 already, he didn’t make … Keep Reading

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Ben Roethlisberger Rookie Cards – The Complete Checklist

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When Ben Roethlisberger was drafted into the NFL, many people didn’t know how to pronounce his name. So they decided to simply call him Big Ben. But after immediately impressing … Keep Reading

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O.J. Simpson Rookie Card Checklist – Best Rookie Card Options

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O.J. Simpson is arguably one of the best running backs in NFL history. He was one of the best athletes in football known to date, as he was particularly known … Keep Reading

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Chipper Jones Rookie Card Guide – 9 Best Rookie Cards

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Chipper Jones rookie cards are some of the most popular rookie cards in the baseball card collecting world. And considering how great a player Chipper was, there’s no real surprise … Keep Reading

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Lamar Jackson Rookie Card Checklist – Best Cards to Consider

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In this article we’ll look at the best Lamar Jackson rookie cards – along with a few of my favorite other cards too. Best Lamar Jackson Rookie Cards Let’s start … Keep Reading

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Frank Thomas Rookie Card Guide – The Complete Checklist

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If you followed MLB and watched some baseball back in the 90s, then you know how big a star Frank Thomas was. He had a wand of a right arm … Keep Reading

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