This week, our newsletter is bent on helping out the sports card collector that’s getting back into the hobby after a couple decades off! https://open.substack.com/pub/gonos/p/a-comeback-collectors-roadmap-go?r=i2g5u&utm_medium=ios&shareImageVariant=overlay

This Tony Hawk rookie card pairs well with my 1985 Topps Hulk Hogan RC in my ‘80s display, next to my ‘80s NFL QBs and 1986 Fleer NBA stars! Teenage me is most excited!!!!

With the 2025 Hobby Awards behind us (wonderfully done, btw!), there are just 2 days left to vote for the 2025 Best Rookie Card Awards! One random voter will win a 2011 Topps Freddie Freeman RC PSA 9!

We have 4 categories in the 4 major sports —

• Best Rookie Card

• Best Comeback Rookie Card

• Best Sleeper Future Star Rookie Card

• Biggest Bust Rookie Card

Deadline to vote is midnight Dec. 22! https://open.substack.com/pub/gonos/p/vote-for-the-2025-rookie-card-awards

Just got this today — super happy to add to my pre-war collection. While Wiltse is not a HOFer, his is an interesting story! This Giants pitcher was nicknamed “Hooks” because of the movement on his curve ball. (His older brother also pitched in the majors — Snake Wiltse!)

Hooks’ 10-inning complete game no-hitter in 1908 still remains a Major League record. Plus, I love that the slab label says “Both Ears Show.”

Give these old cards a look the next time you consider spending $55 (the cost of this 114-year-old slab) on a mega box or on a random prospect card numbered to /99.

All four of these CCs were cards I pulled — and the Light-Blue Prizm insert is numbered /199! It’s one of the best cards I’ve ever pulled. Came out of a WNBA Monopoly blaster from Target!