dsaurandt

I was given my first set of baseball cards when my family attended a game during my hometown AA baseball team's (Altoona Curve) inaugural season in 1999. I would have been almost 4 years old then. My love for baseball accompanied by receiving the cards of players I admired is where the addiction began. As I continued to receive cards as gifts and annually purchased the Curve's team sets, it became evident I was becoming a collector. When I began getting autographs and trading cards with my cousin and classmates, there was no turning back.

I primarily collect my favorite teams and players listed below. I do however like to buy in bulk from yard sales and flea markets when able. Because of this, I'll attempt finishing any near complete sets or sets with cool designs I find along the way.

Favorite Teams

• Pittsburgh Pirates
• Pittsburgh Steelers
• Washington Capitals
• Pitt Panthers Alumni
• Liberty University Alumni

Favorite Baseball Players

• Greg Maddux
• Barry Bonds
• Randy Johnson
• Ken Griffey Jr.
• Jason Kendall
• Ichiro
• Justin Verlander
• Freddy Sanchez
• Jason Bay
• Freddie Freeman
• Paul Skenes

Favorite Football Players

• Larry Fitzgerald
• Hines Ward
• Troy Polamalu
• Ben Roethlisberger
• Heath Miller
• James Conner

Favorite Basketball Players

• Michael Jordan
• Steve Nash

Favorite Hockey Players

• Nicklas Backstrom
• Alexander Ovechkin
• Tom Wilson