The Pittsburgh Steelers Rookie Collection

Not to be overly sappy, but I was one of the ones who mentioned my grandma as an influence. This was her and I when I was in high school. She passed away in 2017, and never got to see 304 CC come to life. She spent so many years supporting me and my hobbies. I kept this hobby to myself and my family for many years. I would love to show her what it’s become today. She be so thrilled to see me on TV, in magazines and doing podcasts. I know she’d be amazed and so proud. Her and my granddad both had a hand in making me the sports and cards fan I am. I am so proud that my parents get to see this play out, they’ve been there since the start too. But I can only imagine what it would be like to tell her all the opportunities I’ve had because of cards.

@footballcardfun Who else loves my 1983 Chess Promotions of Dave Berry? A true pioneer of football!

Show me a card you think is cool that nobody else does. Here’s mine:

I’m making it a double Hines Thursday! How do we feel about game used football relics? 2005 Absolute Memorabilia Leather #’d 250 of Hines Ward!

@mcfarm21 I hope you get one soon my friend! I promise it wasn’t me that took you out lol. I appreciate it!!

@304Collector Lost out on one of these last week. Very nice.

It was an easy choice picking which Mike Webster card I’d be sharing today. Always grateful to have this one in my collection of one of the greatest Steelers of all-time and greatest centers in league history!

@Blaydez_Cardz Mannnnnn what a great image and a great card! Good photography on cards is not appreciated the same these days!

@304Collector Hines Ward was as awesome as the picture featured on this card!

I saw an 86 this morning so that means I have to post Hines Ward right? 2007 Certified Materials Gold #’d 25 of Hines! I would probably venture to say I have more Hines cards than any other player in team history. One of my favorites growing up in the 2000’s!

@MikeJenJenJen I love that! That’s the perfect thing to collect then. I’ll stay on the lookout for you and see if I find others!

@304Collector Fantastic card! I travelled over to Pittsburgh to watch the Steelers in October, so was actually at this game. I'm going to have to hunt down this card!! First one I've seen featuring those throwbacks. Thank you for sharing it.

The next big milestone in seeing who joins the rookie collection! Recently picked up this Harmon because you already know I love the 1933 throwback. Looking forward to seeing who’s next to join the Steelers legendary all-time roster!

@FeveCollects I’m weird, but I love that Pete Dawkins/Doc Blanchard card. That’s so cool!

This is such a fun rip! Colston is going right in my PC The Mario Williams is /25 which is so cool, everything else is /1000 except the DeAngelo Williams/Richard Marshall /250

@yanxchick This one is probably my favorite! A very rare sighting of Len Dawson in a Steelers jersey!

Q6 Show off your pick ups from the last week. #CardChat

@yanxchick I’ve enjoyed it every day for 25 years. So even when I have a gripe, I remind myself why I even do it in the first place! It’s a hobby I’ve carried for a long time and I love it!

Q5 How are you feeling about the card industry these days? #Cardchat

@yanxchick I miss Fleer Football and Upper Deck Football!

Q4 What is your favorite card company that isn't around anymore? #CardChat

@yanxchick Genuinely, A LOT of them. Seeing how the game used market has exploded, I never knew how good my investment was!

Q3 What is a card you bought early that gained crazy value over time? #CardChat

@yanxchick I was on a Frank Gore HOT STREAK back in the day! Not a bad guy to have a small collection of, all pack pulled!

Q2 Who is the one player that you constantly pull when you open packs? #CardChat

@yanxchick Still need some old 1930’s matchbooks for my collection. Really hoping one day I can add the Blood McNally, Walt Kiesling, and Cal Hubbards!

Q1 What is the one card that is still out of reach for you? #CardChat

@MikeJenJenJen I appreciate it! Everything from ‘97 Legends is amazing!

@304Collector That's an awesome card!

Two early kickers that I don’t necessarily believe are top 3, but deserve to be mentioned here: 1. Lou Michaels (‘61-‘63), by the end of his three seasons, he was the teams all time leading scorer and field goals made leader. At one point, he led the team all time in scoring and sacks (unofficial). You’ll never hear that again. 2. Armand Niccolai (‘34-‘42), in an era where where kickers were wearing multiple hats and were usually skill guys, Niccolai was as a rare tackle/kicker combo. He led the team 4 times in scoring in an era where kickers were getting points multiple ways. He also twice led the NFL in field goals made. His scoring record stood until 1950 and his field goals made record stood until 1962. Boswell and Anderson are clear too 2. Reed and Gerela fighting for 3.

In your opinion who are the top 3 kickers of all time in Steelers history? This is for something I’m working on

@sheetz @Pirates Only one player has ever played for the Pirates and Steelers, former RB and OF, Rex Johnston! Johnston played one season with the Steelers and mostly contributed as a returner. In 1964, he played briefly for the Pirates, and scored a 1 run in 10 PA’s!

Sheetz is stepping up to the plate with signed @Pirates merch. Don’t strike out—tell us some Pirates trivia for a chance to win!

In my recent searches for modern cards, I’ve come to enjoy the Optic Legendary Logos cards! 2021 Optic Prizm Legendary Logos of Najee Harris & 2022 Optic Prizm Legendary Logos of Kenny Pickett. I don’t need much more convincing than just seeing the 60’s Steelers logo. Any time we can honor history in the modern era, I’m sold!

@MikeJenJenJen A tough auto to find for sure! I’ve got the same one stashed away too! Such a beautiful card!

Here's a Maurkice Pouncey auto card. Absolute legend. #steelers #HereWeGo