Card of the Day: Ronald Reagan 2009 Topps Heritage Political Heroes #19

Card of the Day: Davy Crockett 2009 Upper Deck Heroes – Historical Heroes #359

Card of the Day: Honus Wagner 1992 St. Vincent Baseball Hall Of Fame Heroes Stamps #11

Card of the Day: Jeremy Giambi 2003 Donruss Team Heroes #384

Under The Tree: 1997 Best Heroes Of The Gridiron Action Figures

Best was the go-to manufacturer in the 90’s and early 2000’s when it came to MiLB licensed cards.  They were based out of Austell, Georgia, and issued some nice stuff.  In my mind they never rose to the level of importance like some of the other manufacturers.  Today they are no longer around.

Its normal for card companies to try out different ideas.  In 1997, Best took a shot at officially licensed college football action figures.  Each figure measures 6.5″ tall, and comes with a removable helmet.  The checklist for the 1997 set consists of (12) players:

• Herschel Walker – Georgia
• Errict Rhett – Florida
• Reggie White – Tennessee
• Derrick Thomas – Florida State
• Brett Favre – Southern Miss
• Ki Jana Carter – Penn State
• Dan Marino – Pittsburgh
• Rod Woodson – Purdue
• Marshall Faulk – San Diego State
• Herman Moore – Virginia
• Desmond Howard – Michigan
• Deion Sanders – Florida State

At the time of their release, Stating Lineup was still the king of sports figures.  Best’s Heroes Of The Gridiron were a little easier to play with though because of their full articulation.  Best released another set of figures in 1998 under the same name.  That set has (18) figures in it.

The line of figures released by Best never really took off like Starting Lineup did.  All of the figures made by Best can easily be found for $5 to $10.  I’m sure there were some football fans who had these waiting under the Christmas tree for them back in ’97 and ’98.

Card of the Day: Jim Thorpe 2018 Topps Allen & Ginter Indigenous Heroes Mini #21

Card of the Day: Willie O’Ree 2006-07 ITG Heroes & Prospects #6

Card of the Day: Pat Tillman 2001 Fleer Tradition Unsung Heroes #325

13-14 ITG Heroes & Prospects Jersey Contest Winner Announced

Congrats to Jamie Baldwin on being the lucky winner of the Jaedon Descheneau 13-14 ITG Heroes & Prospects Subway Super Series Black Version Jersey.  Once Jamie Baldwin sends me his mailing address, I will ship this card ASAP.  Thanks!

13-14 ITG Heroes & Prospects Jersey Contest! – NOW CLOSED

This contest is for a Jaedon Descheneau 2013-14 ITG Heroes & Prospects Subway Super Series Black Version Jersey.  Good luck!!!

Contest Details:

• This contest will end Friday, February 14, 2014 @ 8:00 p.m. EST.
• To enter, please leave a comment in this post.
• You can enter once per day.
• The winner will be selected at random.
• Please provide a valid e-mail address when entering.
• The winner will receive an e-mail when the contest is over.
• The winner has one week to send me their contact information or the contest will be held again.
• Once the contest is over, I will need the winner’s mailing address so I can ship them this card for FREE!!!