When we consider trading cards, we usually think of the most famous baseball players, the best rookie cards and even the hockey players that made history. Although this is accurate, there are also trading cards that have nothing to do with sports. The reason that many people don’t know about these cards is that they aren’t as popular, but they do exist, and they can be very valuable.
So, if they have nothing to do with sports, what kind of cards are they? Well, there are actually many non-sports cards; for instance, there are many media based sets. In our article, 3 Popular Media-Based Sets, we introduce Star Wars, Batman and Lord of the Rings trading cards. Aside from media, there are other types of trading cards. Specifically, we’re referring to the trading cards that feature celebrities.
For instance, have you ever heard of Takeru Kobayashi? He’s known for being a master of competitive eating; he’s even the six-time champion of Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest. Well, he’s in Topps’ 2006 Allen & Ginter baseball cards set. If someone like Takeru Kobayashi can be featured, then that’s a pretty good indication of the wide variety of famous people who have their own trading cards. Even presidents, singers, and reality stars have been featured on cards.
As you can see, there’s a wide range of who can be found on trading cards. Although some people prefer professional athletes, others are happy with celebrities and presidents. This is one of the many reasons collecting cards is so fun, as the diversity of cards allows every collector to choose what theme of cards they want to collect.
At American Legends, we cater to every type of collector. That’s why we buy and sell baseball cards in NY, as well as non-sports cards. For more information, contact us today.
