When I was growing up, collecting baseball cards was a BIG thing!   I had binders full of cards, and I would try to collect as many Astros cards as I could.  Back then, after the games, we were allowed to go around to the back exit of the Astrodome and meet the players as they were headed out to their cars to go home.  I would take several cards with me to the games in protective cases, and as the players would file out, I would get their autographs!

2014 Topps Baseball Series One Cards

In addition to taking cards to the games, I would also go to Astrofest each year and stand in line to get autographs as well.  Sadly, over the years, I’ve moved several times, and I’m unable to locate all of my baseball cards.  It’s unfortunate, really, because I had several autographed Craig Biggio and Jeff Bagwell rookies as well as some of my favorite player, Steve Finley, and even pretty awesome autographed Warren Moon football card in there!

I can remember being so excited when the latest Beckett would come out so that I could see if my cards increased in value.  I was over the moon when I’d find one worth $3 or more!

Now that I have two boys who are playing and appreciate baseball, it’s awesome to introduce them to Topps Baseball Series One Cards.  These packs of cards are pretty awesome, because Topps is giving fans who purchase 2014 Topps Baseball Series 1 cards the chance to win highly-coveted Topps’ Top 50 Rookie Cards from years’ past, including Mickey Mantle, Hank Aaron, Johnny Bench, Derek Jeter, Miguel Cabrera and more.

2014 Topps Baseball Series One Cards

Back in my day, baseball cards came with a stick of gum in each pack, but now,  Special Topps “Power Players” cards are in select 2014 Topps Baseball Series 1 cards packs, with each card having a code on the back, which when entered, places your player in a digital locker.  What’s cool about the “Power Players” cards, is that it’s a little like a fantasy league where the players real-life performance impacts fans’ chances at winning prizes, such as autograph cards, limited edition cards, and other Major League Baseball Memorabilia.  That’s a lot more fun than a crummy piece of gum!!

If you’re looking for a great hobby for your kiddos, you can purchase 2014 Topps Baseball Series One Cards at Walmart, Target, Kmart, Toys R Us, Modell’s, The Sports Authority, Shopko, Meijer, and nearly all hobby stores.

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