Jeff Howe

Joined: Feb 26, 2025

Jeff Howe is a sports writer with over two decades of professional experience contributing to ESPN.com, Rivals.com and the Sporting News, among other publications. He currently reports on the Texas Longhorns for “On Texas Football” after covering the Longhorns for 247Sports and CBS Sports. His hobby journey started when he was 6 years old, hanging out at his dad’s card shop and collecting cards alongside his two brothers.

The rookie cards of controversial slugger Barry Bonds, who isn't eligible for potential induction to the Baseball Hall of Fame until 2032, have been on the rise over the last year. According to Card Ladder, Bonds' card market is up 46 percent year over year.

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) leaves the field after defeating the Houston Texans in an AFC Divisional Round game at Gillette Stadium on Jan. 18, 2026.

The No. 1 overall pick in the 1983 NFL Draft, John Elway's 1984 Topps rookie card is one of the essential cards of the 1980s for football card collectors of all budgets. Elway and Dan Marino are among the 12 Hall of Fame rookie cards included on the 1984 Topps checklist.

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix celebrates after winning an AFC Divisional Round playoff game against the Buffalo Bills at Empower Field at Mile High on Jan. 17, 2026.

Bo Nix's season-ending ankle injury could make now the right time for collectors looking to buy his football cards, with the market's attention focused elsewhere.

Fernando Mendoza's Bomwan U Now card release, recognizing him as the 2025 Heisman Trophy winner, includes a one-of-one jersey tag relic autograph.

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza's Heisman Trophy win has been commemorated by Topps with a special Bowman U Now release.

Available under the "My eBay" tab of the eBay app, sports card collectors can scan their cards and get up-to-date pricing information with eBay's all-new price guide for trading cards.

Ebay, arguably the premier online marketplace for buying and selling sports cards and collectibles, is introducing an all-new price guide for trading cards.

San Francisco Giants' slugger Barry Bonds hits his 756th career home run. Bonds' baseball card values are up more than 81 percent year over year, according to Card Ladder.

Barry Bonds' baseball cards are on fire at a time when the legendary slugger is up for consideration for a spot in the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) throws a pass during the second quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025.

While Matthew Stafford is in the thick of the NFL MVP race, his football card values are soaring. Stafford has a unique card market that appears primed to grow if he can continue his remarkable season.

A tribute to former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue is seen on the video board prior to a game between the Washington Commanders and the Detroit Lions at Northwest Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025.

Former NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue died on Sunday. The long-tenured executive had multiple football cards produced by licensed manufacturers.

Houston Oilers quarterback Warren Moon (1) in action against the San Diego Chargers at Jack Murphy Stadium on Sept. 19, 1993. Moon's 1985 Topps Football rookie card recently fetched a record price at auction.

A PSA 10 copy of Hall of Fame quarterback Warren Moon's 1985 Topps Football rookie card recently sold for a record price at auction.

The market for Pokémon and other TCG cards has thrived in recent years. The craze reached the 2025 New York City Marathon, when former college football player and reality TV star Matt James paused his run to open a pack of Pokémon cards.

Former college football player and reality TV star Matt James made Pokémon cards a part of the 2025 New York City Marathon.

Sources close to Fanatics tell Collectibles OnSI that they’re not buying Panini, which is reportedly exploring strategic options, including a sale.

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) rolls out to pass

Lamar Jackson's football card market has been steady since he suffered a hamstring injury in Week 4. Will his card values see a surge now that he's back on the field for the Baltimore Ravens?

Do collectors have a place in a rapidly evolving sports card industry?

Jason Masherah, the president of Upper Deck, said in a social media post that while the sports card industry continues to grow, traditional collectors shouldn't be priced out of the hobby.

Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders on the sidelines during the first half against the TCU Horned Frogs at Amon G. Carter Stadium on Oct. 4, 2025.

The 1989 Pro Set Football checklist includes NFL rookie cards of 15 members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Most of the cards can be purchased for under $100 in PSA 10 condition.

Jeff Howe

Joined: Feb 26, 2025

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Bargain prices for PSA 10 Hall of Fame rookie cards from 1989 Pro Set Football