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Topps Breaks LeBron News With Historic Trading-Card Reveal of 76ers Signing

Topps, a Fanatics-owned trading-card company, announced that LeBron James will sign with the Philadelphia 76ers, marking the first time a player move was disclosed via a trading card. A Topps Now card went on sale before jersey availability, and one base-card buyer could win a 1-of-1 autographed version. The Sixers were reportedly surprised by the decision, underscoring the growing intertwining of sports business and memorabilia.

via The New York Times|

#lebron-james #nba #philadelphia-76ers

sports4 days ago•1 min saved

Messi–Yamal UNICEF Photo Becomes 1-of-1 Topps Trading Card After World Cup

Topps will turn a 2007 UNICEF photoshoot image of Lionel Messi holding infant Lamine Yamal into a 1-of-1 trading card, to be released in Topps Stadium Club UCC later this year, following Spain's World Cup win over Argentina.

via Bleacher Report|

#lamine-yamal #messi #sports

sports1 year ago•3 min saved

Juan Soto's Journey: From Criticism to Historic Deal with Mets

Topps announced that over 34,000 copies of the Juan Soto signing with the Mets card have been sold, reflecting Mets fans' excitement for their new star. The Mets will retire David Wright's No. 5 jersey in July, and players like Francisco Lindor and Brandon Nimmo have expressed enthusiasm about Soto joining the team. In other MLB news, the Yankees acquired closer Devin Williams, and the Cubs made a significant trade for outfielder Kyle Tucker. Additionally, private equity billionaire Justin Ishbia is exploring a bid to purchase the Minnesota Twins.

via metsmerizedonline.com|

#david-wright #juan-soto #mets

sports2 years ago•3 min saved

Tom Brady Makes History with Montreal Expos Baseball Card

Fanatics' Topps is releasing a special edition trading card featuring NFL star Tom Brady as a member of the Montreal Expos, the team that drafted him in the 1995 MLB Draft. The card will be part of the Topps 2023 Bowman Draft set, with some cards featuring autographs. Fanatics Collectibles is also creating Brady-related content imagining his baseball career. The release is part of Fanatics' efforts to expand the trading card market and engage a wider audience of sports fans.

via CNBC|

#collectibles #fanatics #sports

sports3 years ago•1 min saved

"MLB Rookies to Wear Commemorative 'Debut Patches' on Opening Day"

Major League Baseball announced that players making their first appearances will wear debut patches on their jerseys, which will be authenticated and placed on a Topps baseball card as part of an agreement reached by MLB and the business wing of the players' association with Fanatics Collectibles. One card with the patch will be available for each player.

via NPR|

#baseball #debut #mlb

sports3 years ago•1 min saved

MLB Rookies to Wear Commemorative 'Debut Patches' on Opening Day

Masataka Yoshida will wear a special patch on his Red Sox jersey for his major league debut, which will also be featured on a 1-of-1 baseball card as part of a new initiative by MLB, Topps, and Fanatics to revolutionize the baseball card industry. All debuting players will wear the patch on their jerseys moving forward, creating the ultimate rookie card for collectors. This is a major development since Fanatics acquired Topps in January 2022, as they make a push to become a bigger part of the professional sports world.

via NESN|

#baseball-cards #fanatics #masataka-yoshida