Can you guess my top 5 athletes? And the corresponding cards?

The most important part of your list is that it contains cards that you like

1. Jack Morris 2. Jack Morris 3. Jack Morris 4. Jack Morris 5. Jack Morris

I love ACE 100! What’s great about these lists is you can always tweak them later. Focusing on affordability is really important, which is what makes this list particularly interesting to me.

My guess of the athletes = Ted Williams, Yaz, Larry Bird, MJ, Brady

Top 5 is tough. I’m leaning into your fandom a little for this, probably wrong. 5. 1948 Leaf Jackie 4. 1986 Fleer Jordan 3. 1939 Goudey Teddy Ballgame 2. 1980 Topps Bird/Magic 1. 2000 Bowman Chrome Brady

Jerry Rice, Ryne Sandberg, M.Jordan and Bobby Orr 🎉

Love what you are doing here! Couple ideas and thoughts. I think $5,000 is way too high for most people. I’d say most people have an upper limit of $500, and $1,000 is something to dream about. Love your criteria in general, maybe I missed it are you using collectors grade (a 6 for 60s) etc as a standard? It can get crowded quickly with multiple cards of one player but there are a couple guys with 2 maybe 3 I would have a really hard time leaving off. 1 a week is pretty stretched, but you put out so much content it would be a nice side thing. Personally I would do 5 a week. Like a 20 minute video and breakdown each card, why you love it etc… In any case I really look forward to your list!

I'm so glad this is finally coming out! I'm actually more interested in the cards that are lower on your list. I'm going to try and get a lot of these, as the years go by. I'll take a stab at the top 5: 1933 Goudy Babe Ruth probably PSA Authentic 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan mid grade 1979 Topps Wayne Gretzky mid grade 1952 Bowman Mickey Mantle mid grade 2000 Bowman Chrome Tom Brady PSA 9

I'm interested in just seeing these prices because five grand isn't in my budget

I could be off base, but I suspect the reason that PWCC top 100 list is so much basketball (and WHO is on it) is because Adam Gray works for PWCC. Not sure if this was before his time there, but if not, I think we have our reason.

Would also revisit the Baseball Card HOF that the Sports Card HOF Network puts out. I think you may have even mentioned that in your channel before, but if you are looking for a baseball-specific list, that also comes to mind

If the list is ranked by athlete greatness, then I would guess your top 5 as: 1. 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan ~ PSA 5 2. 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth ~ PSA 1 3. 1933 Sport Kings Jim Thorpe ~ PSA 1 4. 1960 Hemmets Journal Muhammad Ali ~ PSA 1 5. 1986 Topps Jerry Rice ~ PSA 9

Michael Phelps has a 2004 Leaf Rookies & Stars Fans of the Game insert. Pretty cool card and relatively affordable.

14:43 Mike, you are THEE Junk Wax Hero! I seriously hope you reconsider the Big Hurt no-name over the next 2 years, that is one of the best cards from the junk wax era.

Great concept that’s what I did on my baseball pc. Only one card of each legend. Really enjoyed this one

Allen & Ginter has some great auto cards of some goats that would possibly make this list…Tony Hawk and Roger Federer to name a few. The Federer mini auto with the black border in particular is a beautiful card.

I am excited to follow along, I think 5k is pretty high, maybe around 3k would be more attainable, at least for me! My top 5 Lou Gehrig 1934 Goudey 1911 t205 Mathewson 1984 Donruss Mattingly high grade Willie mays rookie Nolan Ryan rookie I wouldn’t even try to guess your top 5!

This is a great idea for an ongoing segment, and one which will elicit comments and debate; of course, not everyone will agree with your selections, and where you rank them; but they are yours none-the-less. It'll be interesting to see your inclusions/exclusions, reasonings for this, and the values associated with the cards. Going forward, it'll be interesting to see how the value of said cards alters over time (as Mike, Baseball Collector, has done a great job of). On another point... Lance Armstrong admitted to his cheating (albeit after years of denying it). As far as I'm concerned - and as far as the governing body for cycling, UCI, are concerned - his records are null-and-void. Eddy Merckx is widely considered the greatest cycler. This, of course, slightly misses your reasoning for the list, but provides a convenient segue for the question I'm about to pose to you and others: If there's a person who is known to have cheated in their sport (i.e. Armstrong, certain base-ballers, etc.), if there's a person who committed heinous crimes (o.j. simpson, chris benoit, et al.) OR someone you vehemently don't like for another reason (however trivial)... will this influence you parting with your hard-earned money to add to your collection, even if their greatness in their sport is enshrined... and the values established?

I agree & that top 100 cards featured by PWCC is what is expected. . At the time of the making that list (and even today) it’s the one few marketplaces that’s basketball heavy (buyers and content creators). What do I do? I put together a top list that is still followed at age 12 or so (1989). It contains all sports. I have have updated slightly. In fact,, it still barely contains cards made 1987 except the occasional MJ & Lionel Messi.

I would have given a special exemption to Rose's 1964 Topps and Earnhardt's 1988 Maxx Portrait which I think are much more superior to their Rookie Counterparts. My top 5 of what your Top 5 will be are Williams, Jordan, Gretzky, Mays, and Bird. Though I believe there's a non big 4 in there and definitely think Yaz, Brady, or Bonds could be interchanged for one of those 5. To me you should not have excluded Sports Illustrated for kids but I understand the thinking. Card Wise I understand including Lance Armstrong because the card doesn't feel like a grail or hard enough to obtain but Athlete wise I would. I realize the doping issues but he brought Tour de france and grand tour cycling to the forefront of American sports and like bonds argument is still a Hall of Famer without the drugs.

Sounds like a fun idea!!! We love collecting!

Great idea, can’t wait to see the list

Hey Mike, I’m not sure if the PWCC list you’re referencing is the same playlist they made on their YT channel, called the “Iconic 100” or whatever, but it may be worth double checking. The YT playlist (1 video per card) is really good, and does not feel overly flooded with MJ, Kobe, & LeBron. Would check that out just to make sure!

I started a couple different Topps runs similar to this. I have the cy young winners from every year (starts 1956). I’m also picking my favorite card aesthetically from every season and putting them on my wall on display. Basically just means whatever photo looks the coolest IMO.

Great idea for a list. Do you think any of them will rise in value to over $5000 within these next 2 years?

This is an awesome idea. Can’t wait to see the list!

I'm looking forward to this and already took inspiration from your "didn't make the list" list by snagging that Lance Armstrong and Dale Earnhardt. I mean, they're cheapo cards, so it wasn't that fiscally adventuresome lol.

Really looking fwd to this!! I love lists!

This is a pretty cool idea! Good use of your vaca time!!

Not that I ever would have expected to see Foyt or Earnhardt on that list, but you should have asked me on them! By not including autographs, it would admittedly to tough to come up with a card for Foyt, though. I think his top is his 2007 Rittenhouse autograph. It was a case topper.

Swing and a miss on nnof Frank Thomas. Definitely enviable card

If it was me, I'd just make a simple list of 100 cards you don't own and love that is in your price range. Then slowly aquire one and revel in it with maybe a video. Nothing too rough, but meaningful as you get one for you!

I honestly thought “wow, 100 cards in a 20 minute video”. Glad it will be more informative 😂. Thanks Mike

Excited to see how it turns out.

Collecting your Top 100… brilliant! 😂

I seen an early Dwyane Johnson Panini card. It was four cards that made one image. All four cards were graded a 6, but it was a pop one. I think it went for 300 bucks. I wish I would have jumped on it.

Hi Mike, my guess for your top 5 are Jim Brown, Bill Russell, Ted Williams, Wayne Gretzky and Jack Nicklaus. The rookies cards for Brown, Russell, Williams and Gretsky. Good luck and I'm looking forward to these video's.

It makes perfect sense when you want to control a narrative and sell "those cards" while those are the hot ones you are dealing with. Have a good filter collectors, lotta b.s/💩 to swim around in the pool 😉 OK now a serious take, I like the list idea as everyone will and SHOULD have a different list. Something fun to do, time consuming but a free way to be involved and may learn something along the way while making the list. Good stuff ✌🏽⚾️🇺🇸

I am currently traveling for 2 months but am a Rose super collector and would like to recommend a card or two that would fit your criteria for you to look at and consider when I get a minute. Also, if Federer is on your list as I suspect/hope he is I’d like to give my two cent’s worth before you go to press with your choice, too.

I love this idea! Very ambitious and the anticipation will be build through the roof as we move through the 100 weeks. Cannot wait to follow along!

The only autographed cards I included in my list after the update were the early upper deck heroes like Reggie Jackson, Ted Williams, Jerry West, etc…

Love the list name! 😂😂 good luck collecting!!!

Check out the books by Tom Zappala. He does a top 50 but I like the list having a cap of $5k +/- Saving up to get that is possible for all budgets

Happy Independence Day! Looking forward to the list. I’m guessing you will tinker with the list even after you start sharing! I used to not be a fan of the 63 Rose card, I have all his other cards. But, at the National that card is my single focus this year. I might have it by the time of the KZfaq meet up.

It’s good to have a buying focus for sure. Your $5000 is my $500? 😅 Series of videos over next 2 yrs sound fun. Sounds like a lot of work. Good luck. Teddy Williams, Larry Bird, Tom Brady, Bill Russell, Yaz

@13:32 2 very tough omissions.

Mike.....how r u buddy?? Celtic fan here like yurself...question, ware did u get that bag drawing of jaylen brown?... if u made it,can u make me a jason tatum?????.... lol....ttyl, keep up the good work!!!!!

Sounds fun Mike! But man Im sure you will get some chops busted!!😂 Looking forward to this!

Good plan! Personally, I have cut my collection goals to Baseball only. I have my all-time favorite, Cal Ripken Jr., favorite team, Orioles and the rest are just my favorites/greats of the game.

You could include Ohtani if you use his Japanese cards (his Japanese rookie year was 2013)

So happy the much anticipated top 100 list is ready! I feel recency bias is the downfall of most of these “all-time” lists that I ever see. It’s encouraging to see that won’t be the case with yours. Growing up in the late 70’s early 80’s the ‘52 Mantle, the T206 Wagner and the ‘63 Rose were the most iconic cards. So with the omission of the Rose- it must be quite the list! Can’t wait to see them. Also looking forward to your non-sports rankings. Lastly a nod to the unopened world would be a cherry on top. 👍❤️

Adam Gray probably made the PWCC top 100 list. He’s a schmidiot…….

@14:15 The Ken McMullen rookie card...Pete Rose 1964 Topps is the better card anyway imo.

This is such a cool idea!

I know there is some NASCAR in there👍🏁

Just a Tease... share the list. 😂

Love the idea of this list and your methodology in compiling it, but I HATE the thought of 1 reveal per week for two years. I really hope you change your mind about that and release the list in a much faster manner.

$5000 attainable 😂. What is this cards bought by Yacht owners? I'm sorry no way in hell is that an attainable number for the average collector. I'm interested to see the list as long as it isn't just homer picks like the Celtics and Patriots

This will be an interesting series of videos.

$5000 is unattainable for me!

This will be a fun series

what a grade list. now go get some propane!

Don’t quit your day job !! lol. Can’t wait

You blew 2nd year pete rose with rookie trophy is definitely top 50

I just started my channel about my autograph & collecting journey. Hope you can give it a view! Been collecting since the 60's. You & others have inspired me to share my collection, thanks!

Kids might call it a thirst trap list

I love the 63 Rose floating heads card, the floating heads are so funny to me & iconic to the 63 set

I started a HOF rookie card collection… So that’s any sport any player who is in the HOF I am getting their rookie card…

Lol whats wrong with sports Illustrated for kids cards? Those are the ones that bring good money for many of those non 4 big sports athletes.

I already disagree with list. Lol

You really said once a week for 2 years you lost me ....😢at least 10 per week come on who goin be invested in that long and who the hell want to watch more than a 3 minute video of # 79 outta 100 like get outta here