July 12, 2024

1246 - Ramblings with Rich Klein 9.0

1246 - Ramblings with Rich Klein 9.0
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Dr. James Beckett: Sports Card Insights

Our first rambling is on the tennis card market, specifically highlighting Ivan Lendl's career and rookie cards. We discuss the history and significance of Lendl's sportscaster and NetPro cards, while providing insights into the broader debate over what constitutes a 'rookie card.' The conversation also touches upon other sports cards, including Chris Evert's cards, and the integration of non-traditional rookies into the market. The episode concludes with a discussion on card organization and the challenges of subjective awards within the hobby industry.   00:26 Tennis Legends: Yvonne Lendl's Career 02:25 The Debate on Rookie Cards 08:05 Wrestlers and Two-Sport Athletes 10:07 Organizing Card Collections 11:47 Subjectivity in Card Awards