Not one of the most visually exciting years of Credentials, still feel like it’s appropriate to share on Mamba Day, 8/24.

Man, I’ve always loved this set. It’s getting a lot of attention these days. I have the Kobe and Jordan in a PSA 9 and a few others in BGS 9, CGC 8.5-9.5 and PSA 10!

Now that all things Jordan are scorching hot, seems like a fitting time to show off my 1995-96 Topps Spark Plugs card of MJ. I still remember the moment I pulled this from a pack at Oregon Dairy (Lancaster, PA) when I was 10 years old. Doesn’t matter what it’s worth - this one stays in the PC forever.

I’m a deeply unserious collector.

1996 Score Dugout Collection Artist’s Proof, in case you were wondering.

Here’s a great example of Pinnacle photo selection dovetailing perfectly with parallel design. Ron Gant looks like he just got fooled by a sinker that broke 12-to-6 and all he can do is laugh at himself.