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Unknown date; Boston, MA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Boston Celtics forward Larry Bird (33) shoots over Philadelphia 76ers forward Julius Erving (back) battle for position at the Boston Garden.

Larry Legend was one of the all-time greats. These 7 Bird basketball cards capture his greatness and connect collectors to 80's basketball, a golden era of the NBA.

Conor B. McGrath
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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.

Matt Schilling
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Assorted goofy 1990s baseball cards

By the time the 1990s rolled around, most collectors tended to see their collecting less as a hobby than as an investment. Even still, a handful of cards from the decade were all about the fun.

Jason Schwartz
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