One of my few really cool Megatron cards. Considering cracking it and getting it signed. Or trading it and getting a nice game used patch auto. Thoughts?

Being an IU grad, until this last year, Randle-El was the best Hoosier football player in the last 30 years. Still looking for a cool playing-years 1/1 or Superfractor of his. But proving that, even in today’s market, you don’t need to break the bank for cool cards - this Topps Exclusives card features a real game used Super Bowl ticket (Steelers won over the Cardinals with last minute heroics) and is autographed by Randle-El. I think I got it, shipping included, for under $20.

Got this at a card show for $10. Iconic US Olympian. I wish it wasn’t a sticker auto. But it was only $10!

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Bob Beamon

Why this moment is so iconic:

• Record-shattering leap: At the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, Beamon jumped 8.90 meters (29 ft 2½ in)—obliterating the previous world record by an astonishing 55 cm (21.7 inches).

• “Beamonesque”: The jump was so far beyond expectations that it inspired a new term in sports for a performance that exceeds all limits.

• Altitude + execution: While the high altitude in Mexico City helped, the jump itself was near perfect—he barely hit the takeoff board and maximized speed and lift.

• Unmatched dominance: His record stood for 23 years, until Mike Powell broke it in 1991.

Fun detail:

Officials actually had to bring out a manual measuring tape because the electronic system couldn’t measure that far—no one expected a jump like that.

I think that, somehow, Dirk is underrepresented in hobby love. He’s Luka with more height, better defense and not quite as talented offensively. But he was a beast. Love UD SOTT autos.

Some of my favorite cards are unlicensed. Like this game used Moses Malone 1/1 jersey tag from President’s Choice.