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Will Russell Wilson baseball items hold any value?

scmavlscmavl Posts: 1,409 ✭✭✭
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Russell Wilson, the rookie starting QB for the Seahawks this season, played minor league baseball last year for my hometown team. I met him a few times and got a couple of items signed (including a card from the team issued set). Is this something that would be best to cash in now for a few bucks while his name is hot or hang onto it and see how he pans out in the NFL? And if he DID make a name for himself, would a fairly rare item like that ever be worth as much as a /10 X-fractor Elite SuperParallel Reverse Negative Red Border Green Ink Jumbo Relic RC Auto?
2.5 is pretty much my speed.

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  • NSibianNSibian Posts: 163
    Dump it now. Been plenty of similar situations in last decade or so. None have panned out but card prices spiked briefly at beginning of football careers.
  • AricAric Posts: 757 ✭✭
    I would at least wait until the season starts. He is an explosive player and could garner some attention early on.
  • kerryvillekerryville Posts: 341 ✭✭✭
    If I had one it would be listed already. Waiting just leaves money on the table
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  • jessherronjessherron Posts: 182 ✭✭
    I pulled his finest gold refractor auto jersey relic from a finest box last week. It's up in the BST forum now before hitting eBay in the next day or two.

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  • larryallen73larryallen73 Posts: 6,067 ✭✭✭
    Sell it!
  • IronmanfanIronmanfan Posts: 5,497 ✭✭✭✭
    can anyone say Ryan Leaf?

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  • AricAric Posts: 757 ✭✭
    I don't want to turn this into a debate for the sports forum but I think you are way off base on this kid. He's not a first rounder who was handed the keys, he's a third rounder who just stole the starting spot from a guy who just signed a big big contract. I don't think he's a Cam Newton but he's certainly got potential and right now hardly anyone outside of the Pacific NW knows his name. Add to the fact, we are talking a hand-signed minor league card that could get maybe $25. If this kid has a big game, you might be able to get $50 or more for it. I don't know how rare the card itself is but I wasn't able to find one with a quick search.
  • PowderedH2OPowderedH2O Posts: 2,443 ✭✭
    I live in North Carolina and saw Russell Wilson play for the Wolfpack for three years. He's a really smart and mature young man. He's no Ryan Leaf. He will be a success in life. Whether that includes NFL stardom, who knows?
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  • kerryvillekerryville Posts: 341 ✭✭✭


    << <i>I don't want to turn this into a debate for the sports forum but I think you are way off base on this kid. He's not a first rounder who was handed the keys, he's a third rounder who just stole the starting spot from a guy who just signed a big big contract. I don't think he's a Cam Newton but he's certainly got potential and right now hardly anyone outside of the Pacific NW knows his name. Add to the fact, we are talking a hand-signed minor league card that could get maybe $25. If this kid has a big game, you might be able to get $50 or more for it. I don't know how rare the card itself is but I wasn't able to find one with a quick search. >>



    Or the NFL season starts and everybody sees he's 5'9 maybe 5'10 and can't see over the OL. Good luck either way
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  • scmavlscmavl Posts: 1,409 ✭✭✭


    << <i>
    Or the NFL season starts and everybody sees he's 5'9 maybe 5'10 and can't see over the OL. Good luck either way >>



    So every pass would be a "Hail Mary"? image
    2.5 is pretty much my speed.
  • scmavlscmavl Posts: 1,409 ✭✭✭
    Bumping this since Wilson has made good thus far... I think I'll send this card in with my next PSA order...
    2.5 is pretty much my speed.
  • CakesCakes Posts: 3,662 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Bumping this since Wilson has made good thus far... I think I'll send this card in with my next PSA order... >>



    Nice job on holding, there is a slight chance he could edge out Luck and RGIII for ROY.
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    Anyone want a 25card lot of Chad Hutchinson minor league baseball cards?
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  • billwaltonsbeardbillwaltonsbeard Posts: 3,748 ✭✭✭✭
    I still have a small stack of Ricky Williams minor league cards in my closet somewhere. Those were red hot for a few minutes back in the day
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  • ToroToro Posts: 1,515
    Sell it fast if that's what you plan to do with it.
  • PiggsPiggs Posts: 1,938 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>can anyone say Ryan Leaf?

    I've spent time covering Leaf during his college years and Wilson this year and the two couldn't be more opposite. Leaf was a lazy bum living off his physical skills until he had to think in the NFL. Russell Wilson is one of the hardest working, dedicated athletes I've seen in a long time. Smart and poised, this guy has gotten better every week.
  • Probstein123Probstein123 Posts: 1,281 ✭
    elway minor league items do very well....
    but russell wilson isn't a future HOF 'er ( IMO )
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  • CakesCakes Posts: 3,662 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>elway minor league items do very well....
    but russell wilson isn't a future HOF 'er ( IMO ) >>



    Agreed

    I wouldn't wait to long to sell, maybe right after the ROY voting, he should wind up third which should garner some attention.
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  • alnavmanalnavman Posts: 4,129 ✭✭✭
    can anyone say Danny Ainge toronto blue jay cards......
  • AricAric Posts: 757 ✭✭
    Wilson's stuff is pretty hot right now after another great performance last week. Now might be a good time to sell if you still have the items.
  • corncobbcorncobb Posts: 516 ✭
    no
  • CakesCakes Posts: 3,662 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I say hold a little while longer. It's still a longshot but if he continues to play well he could close the gap even more in the ROY race and generate even more buzz.
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  • GRGR Posts: 550 ✭✭
    How do you say i guy isnt a future hall of famer 16 games into his career...? thats a little ridiculous and the kids not to bad.
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  • PiggsPiggs Posts: 1,938 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>How do you say i guy isnt a future hall of famer 16 games into his career...? thats a little ridiculous and the kids not to bad. >>



    Couldn't agree more. Is RGIII a future HOFer? The guy is hobbling around on one leg already. Not fair and as the old saying goes, time will tell.
  • eagles33eagles33 Posts: 2,683 ✭✭✭
    Could someone post a scan of his minor league card. I'm
    I always find xrc interesting.
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  • scmavlscmavl Posts: 1,409 ✭✭✭
    I'll try and take a pic of it this weekend. I also have an unopened team set that has hs card in it. I probably have a signed program or two, as I met Russell and had him sign a couple of times. He was quiet but seemed nice.
    2.5 is pretty much my speed.
  • GRGR Posts: 550 ✭✭
    Well he Isn't quite Ryan Leaf lol
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