tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8858926958713988123.post6327213670358364866..comments2024-03-22T21:54:02.084-04:00Comments on Cardboard History : WNBA 20th AnniversaryBilly Kingsleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11847326710191224832noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8858926958713988123.post-28334090047760418832016-10-24T04:06:03.175-04:002016-10-24T04:06:03.175-04:00I honestly didn't know they did until the comm...I honestly didn't know they did until the comments on this post. You don't see professional sports teams fold much in this day and age.Billy Kingsleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11847326710191224832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8858926958713988123.post-67219682831826415732016-10-24T01:59:17.139-04:002016-10-24T01:59:17.139-04:00I was interested in the WNBA when it was organized...I was interested in the WNBA when it was organized, with the Houston Comets as my favorite team. I collected most of the 1999 Hoops WNBA set; I think I was only missing a couple of cards. I stopped collecting around 2000, and have never really revisited the WNBA much, except to look at the price tag on the Rittenhouse sets and decide to pass on them. I was a little sad when the Comets went away.RAZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17519699812373438878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8858926958713988123.post-3612216245861271372016-10-21T21:23:53.052-04:002016-10-21T21:23:53.052-04:00Oh, I missed those posts. Cuban talking about draf...Oh, I missed those posts. Cuban talking about drafting her was before I knew card blogs existed .got a link? I would like to see your custom. Sue Bird does not appear in my collectionBilly Kingsleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11847326710191224832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8858926958713988123.post-26374955011987505562016-10-21T16:56:46.198-04:002016-10-21T16:56:46.198-04:00I have written a couple of posts about WNBA, even ...I have written a couple of posts about WNBA, even creating a custom card of Brittney Griner in a Dallas Mavs uniform (Mark Cuban stated he had considered using a 2nd Round draft pick on her in 2013).<br /><br /> I don't collect most WNBA cards but Sue Bird is one of my mini-PCs so if you happen to have any of her cards I would be happy to see if we can work a trade.Corkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02344136023470368021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8858926958713988123.post-6492133784973615602016-10-21T02:36:32.466-04:002016-10-21T02:36:32.466-04:00Seeing the cards for sale anywhere us pretty rare,...Seeing the cards for sale anywhere us pretty rare, I don't think I ever saw them at shows when we used to have them. The NBA has gotten much better on the team aspect recently. It git kind of out if control in the mid 2000s, like the players were trying to get on SportsCenter more than okay actual basketball. It's one if the reasons I took a break from the NBA from 2006-12. It's been much better since I came back to it though. I'm glad I'm not the only one who felt the team names hurt the credibility!Billy Kingsleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11847326710191224832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8858926958713988123.post-78917306670174118092016-10-21T02:31:21.837-04:002016-10-21T02:31:21.837-04:00I have mentioned them before as well - WNBA was an...I have mentioned them before as well - WNBA was an existing tag- but this is the first post I made just for them. I can barely afford blasters right now so a complete factory set for something I don't have an obsession with is not too likely. I would not mind picking up a card of Elena Delle Donne in her actual uniform... perhaps on COMC. Aside from the two teams battling for the title i could not tell you who was in the league right now...but I could probably not tell you that for the MLB, NFL or NHL either.Billy Kingsleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11847326710191224832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8858926958713988123.post-80497852598460165602016-10-21T02:25:22.242-04:002016-10-21T02:25:22.242-04:00Topps doesn't have the license for them so the...Topps doesn't have the license for them so they do that. Billy Kingsleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11847326710191224832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8858926958713988123.post-8182472141210602382016-10-21T02:24:38.969-04:002016-10-21T02:24:38.969-04:00That's pretty cool! She's not in my collec...That's pretty cool! She's not in my collection but you never know when some more cards will pop upBilly Kingsleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11847326710191224832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8858926958713988123.post-88314453085126232542016-10-20T21:06:29.711-04:002016-10-20T21:06:29.711-04:00I'm not a basketball fan, but if I were to wat...I'm not a basketball fan, but if I were to watch basketball I'd rather watch women play. I just prefer the style of play to any men's basketball game I've seen... Seems like more of a team sport to me.<br /><br />I picked up a couple of WNBA cards last weekend, mainly because they were in a dimebox and I rarely see WNBA cards in the wild. I'll make sure to get them in an upcoming dimebox post.<br /><br />I agree with you about the team names. I thought it was a questionable marketing strategy because it positioned them as something of a minor league affiliate rather than a Major league in a separate category... Just a step above "Lakerettes" or "Jazz Ladies".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8858926958713988123.post-67398505677490920912016-10-20T18:56:39.750-04:002016-10-20T18:56:39.750-04:00I think I've posted about WNBA cards before, b...I think I've posted about WNBA cards before, but never as one entire post dedicated to them. I have a few of most of these sets you've shown, and like you have none of the Rittenhouse. My biggest reason for that is I think they only sell them as complete sets and don't have the cash or care enough to get them. Pinnacle released a set in 1997 though, but I don't think I have any of those.<br /><br />I don't watch much anymore, but I would if I had more chances to see it.<br /><br />The names never bothered me, but the league still seemed (and still does) like a minor league sport, despite all the advertising the put into it when it first debuted. I wish the women would get paid better and hope it starts getting more fans and viewers, but it might be a while before I watch again. I didn't even know the Comets folded until recently. Jupiterhillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12429260259942068151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8858926958713988123.post-76217787901068903372016-10-20T18:55:25.064-04:002016-10-20T18:55:25.064-04:00Why the heck would they make the jerseys blank? Do...Why the heck would they make the jerseys blank? Doesn't seem like a good idea to me. You actually do have a pretty good collection, all things considered.Hotrod Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16019403466623214414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8858926958713988123.post-74216457812306620112016-10-20T18:52:10.855-04:002016-10-20T18:52:10.855-04:00Definitely the first WNBA blog post I've seen ...Definitely the first WNBA blog post I've seen and long overdue. I still remember the formation of the league, somewhat vividly, as it was the first year my family had a video camera and it was often on in the background. By the way, if you ever end up with an Allie Quigley of the Chicago Sky, I'd gladly trade you. She's a local product and the sister of one of my college classmates. Anyway, nice post!Tony Burbshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17916383902665781661noreply@blogger.com