Matt Schilling

Matt Schilling

Passionate sports card collector and writer based in Queens, NY. Lifelong fan of the New York Mets, Jets, and Rangers. Covering sports cards and collectibles with deep industry knowledge and enthusiasm, while bringing a fresh perspective to the ever-evolving hobby world on http://SI.com/collectibles.

Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver Kurt Busch, left, and Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Busch race against each other in the final lap

Kyle Busch's untimely and unexpected death has not only sent shockwaves through the NASCAR community its also had an immediate impact on the hobby. He'll forever be remembered as a legend, both on the track and in our collections for decades to come.

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Dec 22, 2013; Green Bay, WI, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu (43) during the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field.

Polamalu's ultra scarce high-grade cards and low PSA populations play key roles in driving both the long-term value of his cards as well as continued demand for his collectibles across the hobby.

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