Back in 1996, I was lucky enough to get a hobby box of Upper Deck. I pulled two of these out of packs and still have both. Mamba forever. 🐍

Genesis prints are probably one of the nicest designs in sports hobby. Sharing a few I got in recent break.

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Super sad to see this one go… It’s probably my second favorite Magic Johnson card after his Topps rookie which I have autographed by magic, bird, and Dr. J. This is just a beautiful example in high grade with amazing etched holofoil and a great, chunky game-used patch with a bright, bold, blue, clear autograph from an ultra-high end brand.

Yeah. I don’t have a 97-98 or a 98-99 or even a 2003-04 or an 2006-07 Kobe Essential Credentials. I think I missed my window on those - they are too expensive for me. But this one is still pretty cool. From a great lineage in the Essential Credentials high-end parallel like, this is as much of a “90’s insert” as you could get in 2004! Still, I’ll take it. It’s Kobe. It’s a cool set. It’s numbered to just over 100 and it’s now in my credentials collection. I’d move with other cards it to get into another Kobe credentials from one of the previous sets I’ve mentioned, if I had to. But for now, it will fill me void for a Kobe Credentials!

Wilt was one of the most prolific scorers in NBA history. But his rebounding was as, if not more, impressive. If you don’t believe me…check out his season averages! I’ve always liked getting these little pieces of art cards autographed. I got this one in person at the National many years ago before he passed away!