Immigrating from the Philippines to the United States as an 11-year-old, James Anama didn’t know much about baseball. However, his grandma stepped in and taught him the sport. Living in the suburbs of Chicago in 1987, he became a Cubs fan. The Cubs may not have had a very good record that season, but they had the greatest player of all time in Anama’s eyes: Andre Dawson.


https://ripped.topps.com/series-1-master-set-collector-james-anama-culture/

grabbed a mega of series 1 and this came out of the first pack. 7/25 😁

For generations, autograph cards have been some of the most treasured finds in the hobby, and 2025** Topps Baseball Series 1 keeps that tradition alive. Featuring on-card signatures from baseball’s best, these inserts celebrate the stars who define the game. Whether it’s a rookie’s first flagship auto or a superstar’s signature in a special set, these autographs can make any collection shine.


https://ripped.topps.com/2025-topps-baseball-series-1-autos-to-collect-product/

Justin Wasserman has been a baseball fan for a long time, so collecting cards of his favorite team and players became almost second nature. When he started set collecting 10 years ago, he knew the importance of Topps Baseball Flagship products. They’re his go-to every year; he’s ripping Series 1, 2, and Update.


https://ripped.topps.com/2025-topps-baseball-series-1-collector-stories-justin-wasserman-culture/