They changed the game and re-wrote the record book. The great ones altered the course of their franchise. George Mikan was the NBA’s first true superstar and his rookie card is worth a fortune but as African-American players joined the NBA, competition at the center position heated up. Here’s a look at the rookie cards of […]
Pete Maravich Rookie Tipped Off a New Era in Basketball Cards
Still the floppy-haired hoops wizard you had to see to believe, the 1970-71 Topps Pete Maravich rookie card is a favorite with collectors of vintage basketball cards. LSU Legend His college career was the stuff of legend and there was much anticipation as Pete Maravich entered the pro ranks. Would his flashy ball skills and […]
1957 Topps Basketball Set Was a Trailblazer
Five years after its first major baseball card set hit the market, Topps took a brief foray into pro basketball with its 1957-58 NBA set. City Game 1957 saw two franchise shifts that hinted at a more metropolitan look for the NBA. The Ft. Wayne Pistons moved to Detroit and the Rochester Royals landed in […]
2017-18 NBA Hoops Kicks off Basketball Card Season
Panini America’s 2017-2018 NBA Hoops tips off just in time for the beginning of this year’s pro basketball season. Set for an Oct. 25 release, a hobby box will contain 24 packs per box, with eight cards per pack. For big spenders, there are 20 boxes per case. Panini is promising two autographs per hobby […]
Beckett Basketball Card Price Guide Still a Solid Resource
When collecting or investing in sports cards, knowledge can mean profits or finding great cards for your collection at bargain prices. Knowing what cards are selling for now and what they sold for in the past is very important. Thankfully, there is a low cost basketball card price guide and a few other options out […]