Author: Todd A Neikirk
Following the 1981-82 season, Topps decided to stop releasing NBA sets. The next major brand to put out a full set would be Fleer in 1986-1987. A company called Star stepped in to produce licensed cards during that gap. Rather than being included in packs, the Star...
Today's NFL is all about the passing game. Quarterbacks are the most highly-paid players in the league and teams that don't feature an above-average passer are seldom considered to be contenders. It hasn't always been that way. Back in the 1970s, running backs were the stars of...
There was a baseball team located in Brooklyn, New York since 1883. The squad, mostly known as the Dodgers, shockingly moved to Los Angeles in 1958. Many New York-based fans, including my Father, never forgave them. But the Dodgers have made the most of it, remaining one...
Things are different in the MLB than they were say ten years ago. Back then, most teams were happy to manipulate young players' service times, refusing to call them up even if they provided the best chance at winning. While some teams still prefer to operate this,...
Comic book fans are always happy to read the work of unique voices. And one of the most unique voices in the history of the genre is Garth Ennis. The Irish-born scribe manages to combine philosophy with violence and biting satire. Beginning his career in the late...
The Miami Heat haven't been around as long as most other teams in the league. The franchise was created in 1988 and had a rough time for the first few years. When the Heat hired Pat Riley, though, things started to get much better and brighter. In...
The Denver Nuggets began its history in the ABA before coming over to the NBA in 1976. Denver has fielded several quality teams but had never made it to the NBA finals. That changed in 2023 as the Nuggets will now face off against the Miami Heat...
With 17 World Championships, the Boston Celtics are one of the NBA's most legendary teams. Most impressively, Boston has had few dry spells, regularly putting together quality teams. One of the biggest reasons for the continued excellence is the team's players. Below are some of the most...
Japan, which started its first professional baseball league in the 1920s, has been playing the sport almost as long as the United States has. Still, it took a long time for Japanese-born players to reach the big leagues. Once they did, though, they made an indelible mark...
There are few bigger names in the trading card world than Mickey Mantle. The rookie cards of the legendary Yankee outfielder regularly go for record prices. Collectors who came up watching Mantle are often desperate to get their hands on his cards, driving the prices of them...