Ultimate Basketball Autograph Sets

rtimmer

Hello there, I am relatively new to collecting the Ultimate Basketball Autograph Sets.

I am very excited about this forum to talk about the Ultimate Basketball Autograph Sets and show off some of my collection and see some of yours.

First question, when you grade your cards do you use PSA or BGS and why?


Check out the Poll to vote for the best Basketball Autograph Set ever created, and if you have a set you think should be added just let me know.

airjoedan

1969 Topps :-)

rtimmer

great looking cards, too bad the Kareem has the pinhole

thenavarro

I'm not sure what the "Ultimate" baskeball sets are. Post up some scans of your cards and show those puppies off!!! Always fun to see autographed cards.


Mike

VitoCo1972

I like Century Legends and Retro Inkredibles but nothing beats a signed classic set. I agree with my buddy airjoedan, a complete 1969 Topps set would be amazing. He's only like 7-8 away. I'm still missing 24-25. If you could ever assemble a signed 1971-72 Set, I think that'd be the ultimate. Great ABA Players (Warren Jabali/Doug Moe/Zelmo Beaty) with HOF NBA Stars (Kareem/Wilt/Hondo) etc. That'd be the best, plus the difficulty of signed cards by guys like John Brisker make it nearly impossible to complete. If you don't know Brisker's story, I've been wanting to option the movie rights for ages but I can't figure out who I would option them from. Wikipedia him, you'll be all aboard the John Brisker movie train.

But seriously. Retro Inkredible is great because of the Russell/Chamberlain signatures. But just wait until I finish 2010 SP Authentic signed base set.

rtimmer

<< <i>I like Century Legends and Retro Inkredibles but nothing beats a signed classic set.
But seriously. Retro Inkredible is great because of the Russell/Chamberlain signatures. But just wait until I finish 2010 SP Authentic signed base set. >>



I do like the Russell/Chamberlain combination, but the '99 set doesn't have MJ, Bird, Magic or Dr. J so I have to say I like the trade off with the 2010 Upper Deck Ultimate set with those 4 giving up the Chamberlain.

rtimmer

<< <i>I'm not sure what the "Ultimate" baskeball sets are. Post up some scans of your cards and show those puppies off!!! Always fun to see autographed cards.
Mike >>



Welcome Mike. The Ultimate Basketball autograph sets are put out by Upperdeck and usually have around 20-35 cards needed to complete a set. For example the 2010 All Time Draft set featured 36 cards autographed in a limited edition between 25 and 75 depending on the player. The set was compiled as a survey of who would be drafted in what order if they all would have been drafted in a single draft:

Athlete Team Print Run
Michael Jordan Tar Heels 25
LeBron James   25
Bill Russell Dons 25
Julius Erving Minutemen 25
Magic Johnson Spartans 25
Jerry West Mountaineers 25
Larry Bird Sycamores 25
Chris Mullin Red Storm 25
Bill Walton Bruins 75
Bob Lanier Bonnies 25
David Robinson Midshipmen 25
Elgin Baylor Redhawks 75
George Gervin Eagles 25
Hakeem Olajuwon Cougars 25
Moses Malone   75
Yao Ming   25
Alonzo Mourning Hoyas 25
Bobby Hurley Blue Devils 75
Bill Sharman Trojans 75
Calbert Cheaney Hoosiers 75
Christian Laettner Blue Devils 75
Cazzie Russell Wolverines 75
Derrick Rose Tigers 75
Danny Ferry Blue Devils 75
Darrell Griffith Cardinals 75
Danny Manning Jayhawks 75
David Thompson Wolfpack 75
Gail Goodrich Bruins 75
Hal Greer Thundering Herd 75
Lennie Rosenbluth Tar Heels 75
Mateen Cleaves Spartans 75
Phil Ford Tar Heels 75
Brandon Roy Huskies 75
Steve Alford Hoosiers 75
Tim Hardaway Miners 75
Tracy McGrady   75
Adrian Dantley Fighting Irish 75

SportsCardCollector

Here's my vote. I love this set because of the big, clear on-card autos.

rtimmer

<< <i>Here's my vote. I love this set because of the big, clear on-card autos.

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That is a great set and I think once I finsh the 2010 All Time Team set I will try to complete it.

rtimmer

I am in need of the following 3 cards to complete the 2010 Ultimate All Time Team set, if anyone can help me out:

Anfernee Hardaway
Danny Ferry
Mateen Cleaves


I have seen the Hardaway, but have not seen the Ferry or Cleaves, has anyone out there even come across one? I am wondering if maybe they didn't get signed and released?

Thanks!

benderbroeth

i am trying to put together a signed 1957 set....and yes i have a signed russell..but i think maurice stokes may be impossible

rtimmer

Here is a scan of one of my Favorites from the 2010 Ultimate Shout Out set. It brings me right back to the 1991 team:

rtimmer

Can't beat a perfect Larry Legend:

VitoCo1972

Ed, Stokes is probably the toughest guy in any basketball set. The best solution might be to have Jack Twyman and his wife sign the card. They cared for him when he was incapacitated.

Also, if anyone has a wild hair to start '99 Retro Inkredible, I just posted a 10 card starter set on the B/S/T Forum

rtimmer

I like those Inkredibles, but wow to get a set I would have to be able to get the Chamberlain and that's a tough one!

vladguerrero

You have to go for a set that has Rodman in it! Ultimate Collection is my vote.

rtimmer

Just got this one back, my new favorite. Can't beat a signed PSA 10 Jordan limited to 23:

thenavarro

That's a cool looking Jordan. Congrats on the grade.

Mike

rtimmer

I am in need of the following 3 cards to complete the 2010 Ultimate All Time Team set, if anyone can help me out:

Anfernee Hardaway
Danny Ferry
Mateen Cleaves

rtimmer

<< <i>I am in need of the following 3 cards to complete the 2010 Ultimate All Time Team set, if anyone can help me out:

Anfernee Hardaway
Danny Ferry
Mateen Cleaves >>



Good news I picked up the Anfernee Hardaway today so I only need the other 2

benderbroeth

<< <i>

<< <i>I am in need of the following 3 cards to complete the 2010 Ultimate All Time Team set, if anyone can help me out:

Anfernee Hardaway
Danny Ferry
Mateen Cleaves >>



Good news I picked up the Anfernee Hardaway today so I only need the other 2 >>



awesome!!!

rtimmer

<< <i>I am in need of the following 2 cards to complete the 2010 Ultimate All Time Team set, if anyone can help me out:


Danny Ferry
Mateen Cleaves >>

rtimmer

<< <i>

<< <i>I am in need of the following 2 cards to complete the 2010 Ultimate All Time Team set, if anyone can help me out:
Danny Ferry
Mateen Cleaves >>

>>



Got the Danny Ferry this week, does anyone have the MAteen Cleaves 2010 Ultimate All Time Team card? I really need one

rtimmer

still looking for this one: the Mateen Cleaves 2010 Ultimate All Time Team card? I need one!

halosfan

Great ... more sets for me to start way late