Matt Schilling

Matt Schilling

Bio: Matt Schilling, a lifelong sportscard collector and a proud graduate of Towson University (Class of 2006) who currently resides in Queens, New York, is one of the newest contributing authors to the Collectibles segment now featured on http://SI.com

2023-24 National Treasures Basketball - Victor Wembanyama 1/1 Logoman

Victor Wembanyama's National Treasures Logoman 1/1 Has Been Pulled

It encapsulates scarcity, artistry, and cultural significance. Wembanyama’s Logoman card combines the rarity of a 1/1 with his generational potential, solidifying its status as a grail card.

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Michael Jordan - Champions Point Estate
Auctions

Million Dollar Listing: Michael Jordan's Iconic Mansion Now Offers High Net Worth Collectors Fractional Ownership

Jordan’s Champions Point estate, isn’t just any mansion, it’s a physical embodiment of the GOAT’s unmatched legacy. Purchased for $9.5 million by commercial real estate executive John Cooper in December.

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Colton Cowser and Gunnar Henderson Star Wars Bobbleheads - Baltimore Orioles Giveaway May 2025
Inside the Hobby

Orioles’ 2025 Star Wars Weekend To Be Highlighted By Colton Cowser and Gunnar Henderson Jedi Bobbleheads

Baseball and pop culture will collide in epic fashion this spring as the Baltimore Orioles prepare for their annual Star Wars Weekend in May. This year, the event takes fandom to a galaxy far, far away with exclusive Jedi-themed bobbleheads

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2009 Bowman Chrome - Mike Trout - Draft Picks & Prospects - Superfractor 1/1
Inside the Hobby

The Most Expensive Superfractors Ever Sold! (From Mike Trout to LeBron James to Roman Reigns)

As the superfractor market continues to grow and diversify, one thing is clear: the allure of such cards remains unmatched, promising a golden future for the hobby as a whole as well as a golden future for those that are lucky enough to acquire such cards

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The MLB 4000-K Club - Roger Clemens - Nolan Ryan - Steve Carlton - Randy Johnson
Inside the Hobby

2005 Upper Deck Quad-Signed 4,000-Strikeout Club Card: A Hobby Grail

he stories of chasing these treasures, be it through breaking sealed packs, scouring auctions, or networking with fellow enthusiasts, become just as valuable as the cards themselves.

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2024 Topps Triple Threads - Clemente Stargell Patch Auto Booklet 1 of 1
Inside the Hobby

The Ultimate Treasure: Willie Stargell/Roberto Clemente 2024 Topps Triple Threads 1/1 Auto Booklet Pulled

This card captures the impact both players have had on the game of baseball, while also acting as crown jewel for collectors.

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2015 Topps Dynasty - Patch Autograph - Will Ferrrell 1/1 - Diamondbacks
Inside the Hobby

Why Will Ferrell’s MLB Spring Training Debut Is Still Immortalized in Cards

In 2015, Will Ferrell made MLB history by playing for 10 teams across 5 Spring Training games in a single day, bringing comedy and charity to the field. Topps immortalized this feat in 2015 with 1/1 patch autograph cards.

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I just bought a million card collection - now what?
Inside the Hobby

I Just Bought a Million-Card Collection: Now What Do I Do? (Here's A Guide)

Sorting by era, set, and condition is key, with tools like PSA guides aiding valuation. Whether keeping or selling, this monumental task promises an exciting journey through baseball history and the hobby's resurgence.

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Apr 11, 2019; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Miami Marlins left fielder Curtis Granderson (21) against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images
Inside the Hobby

Curtis Granderson’s Hall of Fame Buzz And Why It Matters to Collectors

Known for his electrifying playstyle and exemplary leadership, Granderson’s Hall of Fame candidacy is a testament to his impact on the game of baseball and the collectors' community.

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Emma Roberts Pulling A 1/1 Jackson Holliday Card
News

Emma Roberts Stuns Collectors with a 1/1 Jackson Holliday Card

The “American Horror Story” and “Scream Queens” star recently pulled a 1/1 Jackson Holliday card, and the internet can’t stop talking about it. As Roberts held up her most prized pull yet, calling it her “most coveted 1/1".

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2024 Topps Heritage - Mystery Redemption - Shohei Ohtani /75
News

Mystery Redemption Unveiled: Ohtani’s Red Ink Autograph /75 Sparks Hobby Frenzy

The highly coveted Mystery Redemption for 2024 Topps Heritage is none other than a Shohei Ohtani red ink autograph, limited to just 75 copies.

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Lenny Randle Taking Batting Practice For The New York Mets
News

Remembering Lenny Randle: The Most Interesting Man in Baseball

He was dubbed "The Most Interesting Man in Baseball" by Rolling Stone magazine, a title later immortalized in a 2015 MLB Network documentary, Randle’s story is as fascinating as the sport itself.

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