Author: Todd A Neikirk

by Todd A Neikirk | May 20, 2023

The DC Comics Universe features fictional places like Keystone City, Metropolis, and Gotham City. Stan Lee, though, made the decision to locate many of his heroes directly in New York City. As a result, there are several Marvel heroes that ply their trade on the streets rather...

by Todd A Neikirk | May 16, 2023

The 1983 NFL draft is one of the most famous in league history. 6 quarterbacks were selected in the First Round, 3 of whom would become Hall of Famers. But this draft wasn't just about the quarterbacks. Four other First Round draft picks would also go on...

by Todd A Neikirk | May 13, 2023

Of course, card collectors enjoy cards from major sports like baseball, basketball, hockey, and football. But many fans also enjoy sports outside of the big four. Wrestling certainly qualifies. With its combination of athletics and theatrics, professional wrestling has thrilled people for more than 100 years....

by Todd A Neikirk | May 8, 2023

Trading cards of athletes have been popular collectibles for more than a century now. And seeing their success with sports cards, many companies have decided to expand their offerings to other areas as well. Some of these companies, though, have had some very strange ideas about what...

by Todd A Neikirk | May 5, 2023

They say that it takes multiple years before NFL drafts can be judged. But card collectors aren't the kind of people who are willing to wait and see. Many players drafted just last year have already stood out and looked like future superstars. With grading companies...

by Todd A Neikirk | May 1, 2023

The Red Sox are one of baseball's most iconic teams. But the squad from Boston went more than 8 decades without winning a World Series. That doesn't mean they have had incredible players throughout the years. Here is a collection of players who kept Boston relevant throughout...

by Todd A Neikirk | April 28, 2023

In October 2012, Arrow premiered on the CW. The show, developed by Greg Berlanti, Andrew Kreisberg, and Marc Guggenheim focused on the story of Oliver Queen. While Green Arrow had a history of outstanding stories like The Longbow Hunters and Here There Be Dragons, the character was...

by Todd A Neikirk | April 27, 2023

In 1986, Topps released a new set of football cards. Like the 1985 set, the cards were condition sensitive due to a color border. Unlike the 1985 issue, this set was chock full of rookie stars. The stars...

by Todd A Neikirk | April 22, 2023

Free Agency is an exciting time for teams, players, and fans of the NFL. Some players are looking at their first big payday after a successful start to their careers. Teams look to add the final piece for their playoff runs. And hope springs eternal for fans...

by Todd A Neikirk | April 16, 2023

Kobe Bryant's cards are among the most popular in the market. And there are an awful lot of options to choose from. Below are some of the best first issues of the Lakers' star. Kobe Bryant was famous when he was very young and was drafted out...