Coffee Break:2025 Score Football Blaster Box

Hello Coffee Card Enthusiasts! Miss me?

*takes a sip of fresh brew hoping you are as well*

I am finally back for a new post today......during my Giants game.

So far, it's been ugly on both sides of the ball. As I currently type this, they trail Washington 14-6 in the 3rd quarter. It sounds close, but it's not as close as it sounds.

It's been ugly. Very ugly on offense.

Hopefully they will fix this as the game goes on.

In the meantime, I will take a few minutes out and get a new post on here.

Recently I busted a blaster box of 2025 Score football, the first NFL release of the season. I needed that new card smell since it has been forever since I had opened anything up.

*sniffs the cards, still smells that new scent*

After opening it, I thought to myself, this would make a great NFL kickoff post.

So, let's get to the break. Sorry for the lack of the blaster box picture. Some reason I never took one.

*takes a sip, gets ready to rip...or show off the rip*

Each blaster box of 2025 Score football comes with 6 packs of 15 cards. There are 90 cards in all to get in a box which is pretty solid.

There are no guarantees per box in terms of hits, but you should get some parallels, one numbered parallel and some inserts in every box. 

This years base set is pretty nice. I like the old school feel. It has an early 90's appeal.

Here is another base example, it is also my first 2025 NY Giants card.

The rookie cards have the same base design, but have team logos and the rookie logo. I just wished the players were in their NFL uniforms.

Here were the key ones I pulled,

  

Not too bad of a break pulling some of the good names.

Up next, I ditched showing off my green parallels since it was a pile of nobodies and went straight for my numbered parallel of the box,

I don't know this name really, but it's an offensive player and a nice looking parallel so it's a keeper.

Now onto the inserts,

 

(2nd NY Giants card of 2025)

And then a case pull....

 

Nice looking card! Just wished it was like Patrick Mahomes. Always fun still to land a case hit.

And finally, a surprise jersey card find,

 

Not too bad! A bruising running back.

Overall, an unexpected hit, a case hit, two Giants cards and some decent rookies makes this a fun break.

*takes a sip before finishing up today's post*

I am not sure when I will be able to post again, I am hoping to do another tomorrow but will see how much time I have available. School has taken a lot of my free time including all of my hobby time.

Hope everyone has a great football Sunday. Apparently mine isn't going to be that great.

Take a sip for me until the next post!

*Coffee Card Blogger Out*

Don't forget you can start to nominate cards for the 2025 Coffee Card Hall Of Fame!! Cards don't have to be autographs, patch cards, super star cards. It can be whatever you think is Hall Worthy! Find details and current nominations HERE.

Unfinished Cup:1995 Pro Line Classic Autographs

With paperwork all submitted, school textbooks ordered, and life calming down for a few days, I thought I would get some posts up before September 2nd when everything begins to ramp up and I won't have time to post on here.

Today, I am doing a quick-simple post asking again for any assistance on a set chase.

And this is a major one.

 

I decided to start chasing the 1995 Pro Line autographs set because the checklist is full of fun and interesting players from the 90's.

The set consists of 170 cards, but with a few variations on some of the players, I really only want to chase one of each player. I believe there is 120-130 overall or so.

At the point of this post, I have 38 of them. Which seems like a lot, but I still have miles to go.

Do I expect to finish this set? Nope. The big names will hurt me. Do I expect to put my best effort into doing this? Yes, absolutely.

You can find the needs here (needs in white)

1995 Pro Line Autographs - Google Sheets

If you or anyone you know has some collecting dust and don't want them, let me know and drop me an email to sportcardcollectors@hotmail.com

Thanks for reading today and hope to see you back again soon...with a cup of coffee in hand.

*Coffee Card Blogger Out*

The Great Card Cleanse Of 2025 Part 1

I did a thing.

It's something that I never thought I would ever see myself doing, I downsized my card collection.

*takes a sip of a freshly brewed mug*

For most of my card collecting life, I have always been about hoarding all of the cards that I could and that included a TON of base cards from EVERY sport. But, after trying to do a few trades recently, I am realizing what I have doesn't hold a lot of trade value or worth for me to hold onto any longer. Not to mention the size of my card area is shrinking with stuff I don't absolutely "love".

So, after a few conversations with my father, he agreed to take on any and all of my base cards I wanted to dispose of. In exchange for the cards, I would get cards of a lesser amount, roughly twelve that would make me happy.

Yes, probably in the long run I lost some "value" in trading as much as I did, but I gained space and a few cool cards, so it all worked out.

In between filling out paperwork for college, getting through many doctor appointments and whatever else life threw at me, I was able to work on card boxes.

And work, and work, and work,

All of the cards were sorted by team for every sport. I had to go through 5,000 ct, 3200 ct, and even 800 ct boxes in this project.

It was as simple as taking them from these boxes and tossing them into bigger boxes....

Because I didn't get rid of them all. 

I held onto base from 1995-99 to add to my set lists, I took out a few players I liked and held onto cards that had iconic early 90's touch and any card with a cool photo (new segment in the future). I should also make note that NO NY Giants or non-sports base left my house unless they were doubles.

I had to literally run through thousands of cards to pull out my wants, which was both fun and very painful.

 

In the end, I filled up my father's car. It may not look like much from the picture, but over seventy-five thousand cards are packed in and heading to a new home.

I gave them a warm goodbye, blew them a kiss and knew I wouldn't be seeing them again. It was as if they were one of those pets you loved but knew it didn't quite fit with your family and belonged with another kind of feeling.

*takes a sip before finishing up tonight's post*

It was quite the project to take on, that's why I wasn't completely done when he came over to load them up. Yes, I wasn't done. There is roughly another ten thousand to send his way again. That will be next time and hopefully by then I will be completely done with it.

In the end, I am left with stacks of cards to re-sort into new boxes and sort by sets, more cards to sort and trade to him and most importantly, more room in the card area.

I call that a win.

This is only the beginning of my plans. I have more to cleanse soon as I will be going through complete sets collecting dust on my shelves along with boxes of jersey and autograph cards I am sending to a friend for Christmas.

At first it felt a little weird taking this new direction in collecting, but now, it just feels right, and it makes me happy to be able to find space again.

More on this project, what I got in exchange for this part and what else could be leaving next time.

In the meantime, drink your coffee, collect your cards and enjoy #CardsOverCoffee.

*Coffee Card Blogger Out*

Underdog

*it wouldn't be cards over coffee without having both cards and coffee, so here we go*

Being an underdog means being someone or something that is thought to have little to no chance at winning something. 

Or it may also mean you are watching a cartoon dog from the 60's fight crime. 

I prefer the latter of the two. That was a great cartoon.

But underdog will soon be the role I will be playing again....once again, not the cartoon dog. I wished.

*takes a sip*

I have had another one of "those years" but haven't really posted anything about it on here like last year.

For today's post, I will recap the year up to this point and fill in parts I haven't touched on yet and maybe some I have a little.

1. Back in March, I was diagnosed with Diabetes. It's something that runs on both sides of my family and I figured at some point it would catch up with me, and it did. My A1C at that time was 6.8 and a three month check in after diagnosis and a weekly shot brought me back down to 5.5.

2. Back in May, my sister-in-law and nephew came for a visit, and we played some wiffle ball. Being the sports guy I am, I couldn't let this fly ball just float and hit the ground, instead I did a long reach to try and catch it and felt a "pop". So, after a couple months of PT and pain, I was told to have an MRI and I went today. The results fortunately weren't as bad as I thought they could be, I do have shoulder bursitis and tendonitis. I will know my treatment plan next week.

3. I have been having some bowel issues the last couple of months and my heartburn has returned so I spoke with my Gastro doctor who suggested I get a Colonoscopy and Endoscopy done. I will be having that done in November. I heard colonoscopy's are a blast (yes pun intended)

4. On top of this, I am getting my hernia repaired at the end of September just to make sure that isn't part of the problem for my stomach. I will be out from lifting for 4-6 weeks. This is the hernia I had last year that I should have already had fixed.

5.Other issues have kept arriving as well such as broken cars, dead washing machine and a fridge a week later which has made it tough both on finances and the hobby.

6. I have started writing again for Bags Unlimited after a ten-year hiatus. I will be doing one article a month.

And finally, the latest news. If you follow me on Twitter, you will already know what I am going to say.

After almost 25 years away from school and at the age of 42....I am going back to get a degree and hope to graduate by 2028 with an associate's degree in Design and Media Studies.

I have never gone to college in any form so all of this will be new to me.

The easiest comparison is to Billy Madison or Rodney Dangerfield in Back To School. That's how I feel. I will be online and go, "hey kids" with my hat on backwards, holding a skateboard wearing the "cool clothes".

*takes a sip with a cane nearby, well not really, it's a pencil*

All courses I will be taking will be online and there will be a lot for me to figure out as an "old man".

I will certainly be an underdog in this situation overall between health problems and figuring out my direction.

I could be Kurt Warner level underdog with everything against me.

2001 Pacific Crown Royale Cramers Choice Jumbo Award Game Used Relic

But this latest mail day, featuring Kurt Warner, reminds me that no matter the odds against you, the underdogs can come out on top.

Kurt Warner's personal story of triumph is something I should follow. He had the odds against him, but yet, he triumphed his way to the top being led by faith. If you don't know Kurt's story from grocery store employee to Super Bowl MVP, go Google it. It's a worthy read.

*takes a sip before finishing up today's post*

As you read this you may also be asking, why go back to school now. Well, I want to be the first in my family to graduate college or even go and I want to prove I can overcome my underdog story.

What this also means is that this could be my last post for a while which is why I have been absent. I need to finish signing up for classes, getting that article done and classes begin for me on September 2nd.

Hopefully I will find time to post in-between classes but life, classes and coaching 3rd-4th girls' basketball this fall/winter comes first. Then posting blog articles. I am also deep into a HUGE sorting and purging project in my collection. More details on that in my next post...whenever that may be.

Also, before I officially close out today's post, I need to thank Johnny's Trading Spot for a recent mail day. They post will be coming up next as well. Once again, there will be a delay, but I hope to hit Johnny back with a mail day of his own before that happens.

*takes a final sip for a while*

*Coffee Card Blogger Out*

Don't forget you can start to nominate cards for the 2025 Coffee Card Hall Of Fame!! Cards don't have to be autographs, patch cards, super star cards. It can be whatever you think is Hall Worthy! Find details and current nominations HERE.

Coffee With Alec Baldwin

Another hot day here. Feeling quite Schweddy today.

Hopefully I don't end up with some Schweddy.....

Well, use your own imagination there.

One of my favorite sketches ever on SNL has to be the Scweddy Balls skit with Alec Baldwin.

So, guess what....

 

I added his autograph.

He was also great in Beetlejuice (take note that I posted one of his co-stars autograph Geena Davis a few days ago), his narration in Thomas and Friends, voice acting in Boss Baby, and let's not forget an underrated film, Cat In The Hat. Even though Cat In The Hat had a lot of negative reviews, if you watch the movie as an adult and understand the adult humor in it, you will enjoy it. I promise.

Pretty happy with this addition, we won't talk about the recent controversy surrounding him. Let's just talk about all of the Schweddy-ness instead.

I hope everyone has a great Friday.

In comments today, tell me your favorite SNL skit and what your favorite Alec Baldwin movie or television show is.

*Coffee Card Blogger Out*

Don't forget you can start to nominate cards for the 2025 Coffee Card Hall Of Fame!! Cards don't have to be autographs, patch cards, super star cards. It can be whatever you think is Hall Worthy! Find details and current nominations HERE.

The Blogger National 2025

*sits down, takes a sip of coffee. opens keyboard, begins to type today's newest post*

The last three years I have posted a Blogger National for those of us who can't enjoy the experience of actually being at the The National Sport Collectors Convention. That way we can still connect with one another without spending the big bucks to do so. Though I would love to sit down, have a cup of coffee and talk cards with you.

*takes a sip, tips mug towards computer screen hoping you will return the favor*

I am right on time with posting this year's Blogger National, so I am hoping you all will participate in this blog bat-around.

What is the Blogger National? Well, it's a blog-bat-around where you just take one post (or multiple if you so choose) in the next few days and dedicate it to showing off your coolest cards or your most favorite cards or a recent mail day you hadn't posted yet using the blog post title, The Blogger National 2025.

I want you to try to find the cards that are show worthy to you. You know, the dazzling cards that would attract all of the people over to your table (blog).

For example, I am showing off today all of my recent Ken Griffey Jr additions that I am sure will add a sparkle to your eye.

Come check out my table,

 

Now if these didn't catch your attention, I would tell you to move on to the next table. But, I am sure they made you stand over mine for a while drinking hopefully coffee and talking to me about them.

*takes a sip before finishing up today's post*

I am hopeful many of you will join in on this. Usually my Blog-Bat-Arounds go nowhere but maybe this one will catch your attention. Last year was no to very little turnout but I am trying again!

And for those of you who read this and don't have a blog, feel free to post your cards on social media (Facebook, Twitter, Bluesky, YouTube,) and use the hashtag (and tag me if you want), #TheBloggerNational2025. I will be on the lookout for that hashtag on all social media platforms. Well, except TikTok. I haven't joined that at all yet and don't plan to.

Hope everyone has a great time with this and you can leave your blog link in comments so I can read it as well!

*Coffee Card Blogger Out*

Don't forget you can start to nominate cards for the 2025 Coffee Card Hall Of Fame!! Cards don't have to be autographs, patch cards, super star cards. It can be whatever you think is Hall Worthy! Find details and current nominations HERE.

A Legendary Autograph And Follow

I feel really bad for those who didn't grow up in the 80's and 90's, or at least have lived through them, because they have missed out on some legends of every game.

I would say a good 80%, if not higher, players from that time are the Mount Rushmore of their positions/sports.

When I think baseball, I think Ken Griffey Jr. The swing, the home runs, the incredible outfield plays, the no steroids in a steroid era. 

When I think hockey, it's the Great One, Wayne Gretzky. Yeah, his goal record was just broken by Alex Ovechkin, but Gretzky was a champion and still owns plenty of other records.

When I think basketball, it's Michael Jordan. I don't think any one player has ever dominated a sport like MJ. Go ahead argue with me on that one. The closest you could come to is Joey Chestnut and the sport of eating isn't a real sport.

And when I think of football, yeah there is Tom Brady but look at some of the controversy that comes with him, but did any player dominate the sport like the one from Detroit? Barry Sanders played on some really bad Lion's teams, but that dude could ball despite what was around him. Who else can take a ten-yard loss and turn it into an 55-yard gain? NOBODY. Find another player that could run like that without turning on your Playstation and using the cheat codes.

There isn't one.

For me, he was the GOAT. 

Some of you may be like, "aren't you a Rodney Hampton fan?". Absolutely and Rodney had some great seasons, but there was nothing like watching the smooth-running style of Barry Sanders. Watching it in slow-motion is even more incredible.

I sometimes imagine what it would have been like if he hadn't retired early. Can you imagine the records he would have broken? But I also get retiring early to protect your body and never having a down season.

It was a GOAT move.

So, when I entered Barry's autograph on Twitter giveaway for the billionth time, I almost had an aneurysm when I found out he not only followed me but also announced me as one of his winners for a signed photo.

 

It's real^^^^^^^Look^^^^^I still can't believe it!!!

And a week later...

 

This arrived! How cool is that?!

Thanks Barry! I appreciate the autograph! This will be hitting the mancave shortly!

This had got to be one of the coolest moments in my life, definitely by far for Twitter. A follow from the legend and his autograph.

If you are reading this today and am like who in the world is Barry Sanders? I would look him up on YouTube if I was you. I promise you won't be disappointed! The only disappointment is the fact you didn't know who he was to begin with and see what you missed out on.

It's getting late but had to keep my ten-day streak alive of posting (which technically is dead now since it's publishing after midnight when I was trying to finish it before). I am dead tired now and going to bed.

Good Night!

*Coffee Card Blogger Out*