It was an ordinary President’s Day in Evansville, Indiana—a day typically bereft of monumental happenings and a time usually reserved for lazing around indoors or perhaps engaging in some innocuous holiday fun with family. For Keegan, a 12-year-old with a budding passion for baseball cards, the day was destined to become extraordinary. Alongside his grandfather,…

As baseball fans and sports card aficionados alike recognize, few figures in the history of America’s pastime can command the reverence and adoration that Ken Griffey Jr. inspires. Since his electrifying debut on the Major League Baseball scene in 1989, Griffey has not only captured the hearts of fans across the globe with his effortless…

Ken Griffey Jr. isn’t just a name that’s synonymous with electrifying baseball prowess and a charm that lit up the diamond; he’s also a significant figure in the world of sports card collecting. From the moment he exploded onto the Major League Baseball scene in 1989, Griffey captured the hearts of fans both at the…

The National Sports Collectors Convention (NSCC), a much-anticipated annual event for avid collectors and enthusiasts, has just rolled out a game-changing initiative for its 2024 edition—early VIP credential pickup. In a bid to eliminate the notorious bottleneck at the entry point, NSCC is offering VIP guests the unique opportunity to collect their entry passes a…

Each year, the bustling atmosphere of the National Sports Collectors Convention (NSCC) leaves an indelible mark on the minds of collectors nationwide. This eagerly anticipated event is a mecca for sports memorabilia enthusiasts who converge en masse to revel in the nostalgia of trading cards, jerseys, and autographs. However, these unforgettable experiences are often preceded…

In the hustle and bustle of New York City’s subway system, where commuters are typically lost in their thoughts or entranced by the screen in front of them, one man found inspiration that transcended the ordinary. Phil Imbriano, a senior designer at Topps, was making the journey that many New Yorkers know so well. But…

In the bustling world of design and creativity, inspiration often strikes in the most unlikeliest of places, as Topps senior designer Phil Imbriano can attest. Picture this: a daily, routine subway ride in New York City turns into a flash of creative brilliance for Imbriano, leading to the genesis of the 2025 Topps Series 1…

Kevin Durant, the basketball virtuoso whose remarkable career has already etched his name among the sport’s immortals, has achieved yet another astounding milestone. He has become one of just eight players in the history of the National Basketball Association to exceed 30,000 career points. A free-throw during a tight encounter against the Memphis Grizzlies on…

In an illustrious career studded with monumental achievements, Kevin Durant has added yet another glittering milestone to his name—joining the exclusive 30,000-point club. Becoming only the eighth player in NBA history to surpass this scoring benchmark, Durant has solidified his place among the basketball pantheon. The 36-year-old forward for the Phoenix Suns reached this hallmark,…

The 2024 Topps McDonald’s All-American set is set to become a sensation in the realm of sports collectibles, as it will showcase the first-ever LeBron James autographs. It’s hard to imagine a more highly anticipated release, with basketball aficionados poised at the edge of their seats. Backtrack to 2003: an era when George W. Bush…