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mrmint23
mrmint23 Posts: 2,249 ✭✭✭
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Awesome article, great to share a hobby with a current NFL Star and former Alabama football player.
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  • Dpeck100
    Dpeck100 Posts: 10,916 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Thanks for posting! I am going to read it right now.
  • itzagoner
    itzagoner Posts: 8,753 ✭✭
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    cool dude, glad he's one of us.

    i will secretly cheer for his success up until his squad has another opportunity to get stomped by da Bears. image
  • Baez578
    Baez578 Posts: 967 ✭✭✭
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    Nice read...thanks for sharing
  • aconte
    aconte Posts: 2,059 ✭✭✭
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    Great read. A collector and a Philadelphia Eagle too! Nice.

    I did not know he was a board member here. What is his id?

    aconte
  • MBMiller25
    MBMiller25 Posts: 6,056 ✭✭
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    Very nice article. Per pro football focus, Evan Mathis was the #1 rated guard in football in 2012.
  • Doublestriker
    Doublestriker Posts: 547 ✭✭
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    Great Guy! Good for the hobby.
  • BunchOBull
    BunchOBull Posts: 6,188 ✭✭✭
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    Well, hopefully the board can find it within them to leave the man alone and allow him to be the member of the community he's been for awhile now. I wish articles like this were being published in mainstream media, it would be good for the hobby.
    Collector of most things Frank Thomas. www.BigHurtHOF.com
  • zep33
    zep33 Posts: 6,897 ✭✭✭
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    very cool!!

  • Big80s
    Big80s Posts: 2,758 ✭✭✭
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    Fantastic article. I like him more as a player knowing he's also a card nerd under those pads. Thanks for sharing!
    Let's Rip It: PackGeek.com
    Jeff
  • cpamike
    cpamike Posts: 5,580 ✭✭✭
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    I noticed he collects unopened so he is good in my book. image

    Love to see articles like that. Thanks for sharing Kirk.
    "The woods are lovely, dark and deep.
    But I have promises to keep,
    And miles to go before I sleep,
    And miles to go before I sleep."

    "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."

    Collecting:
    Any unopened Baseball cello and rack packs and boxes from the 1970's and early 1980s.
  • Dpeck100
    Dpeck100 Posts: 10,916 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Great interview and an awesome collection!!
  • Mdube16
    Mdube16 Posts: 744 ✭✭
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    Great read...thanks for sharing!
  • Giantsdude24
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    I think its great a professional ballplayer collects cards just like me. If you are reading this Evan, glad to have you on the forums and good luck with your collection!
    I collect vintage PSA graded SF Giants, Willie Mays, McCovey, Cepeda, Marichal and Perry. And modern players like Buster Posey, Will Clark and Barry Bonds.

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  • wrestlingcardking
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    I like that he mentioned wrestling in his interview! image I have followed his posts and his pickups and happy to have him here. I'll have his RC on my wantlist since he was an Alabama state wrestling champion. I have been a high school and club wrestling coach and I have a small collection of old football cards often with a cartoon on back talking about their wrestling careers. image
    BUYING Frank Gotch T229 Kopec
    Looking to BUY n332 1889 SF Hess cards and high grade cards from 19th century especially. "Once you have wrestled everything else in life is easy" Dan Gable
  • KbKards
    KbKards Posts: 1,782 ✭✭✭
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    I did not know he was a board member here. What is his id?

    I hope it's not that diamondman guy.
  • YogiBerraFan
    YogiBerraFan Posts: 2,390 ✭✭
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    Very cool image
  • SumoMenkoMan
    SumoMenkoMan Posts: 1,269 ✭✭✭
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    << <i>I like that he mentioned wrestling in his interview! >>



    I wonder what high end wrestling cards he has.
  • mrmint23
    mrmint23 Posts: 2,249 ✭✭✭
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    << <i>I did not know he was a board member here. What is his id?

    I hope it's not that diamondman guy. >>



    Its not!
  • Dboneesq
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    Thanks for sharing. Nice article.

    AWESOME collection Evan. Great to see professional athletes collecting as well.

    PS. I do remember another board member telling me that an Eagle was a board member, but he would not say who it was. I think respecting Evan's privacy was a nice thing to do.
    STAY HEALTHY!

    Doug

    Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
  • hyperchipper09
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    Roll Tide
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  • jeffcbay
    jeffcbay Posts: 8,961 ✭✭✭✭
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    Pretty cool! Glad to have you on the boards, Evan!
  • qualitycards
    qualitycards Posts: 2,811 ✭✭✭
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    Nice article & Fantastic collection
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    Website: http://www.qualitycards.com
  • BasherBoy
    BasherBoy Posts: 510 ✭✭
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    cool article, I'm working on a deal with him and didn't even realize I was emailing a star lol!
    Need PSA Indians/Browns
  • aconte
    aconte Posts: 2,059 ✭✭✭
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    I was hoping to stalk him as he is my favorite Eagle!

    LOL......

    aconte
  • Dialj
    Dialj Posts: 1,636 ✭✭
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    Great article. Thanks for posting.
    "A full mind is an empty bat." Ty Cobb

    Currently collecting 1934 Butterfinger, 1969 Nabisco, 1991 Topps Desert Shield (in PSA 9 or 10), and 1990 Donruss Learning Series (in PSA 10).
  • Mapleleaf
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    Nice to see someone who plays the game at the pro level in the hobby.image
  • pdub1819
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    << <i>Nice to see someone who plays the game at the pro level in the hobby.image >>



    +1 Very cool.

    https://www.psacard.com/psasetregistry/pdub1819/othersets/6204

  • Bosox1976
    Bosox1976 Posts: 8,577 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Congrats to Evan for making the top 100 list -- Link.

    Why has he only been on one card? Get that agent on the horn!
    Mike
    Bosox1976
  • MrSnuffleupagus
    MrSnuffleupagus Posts: 689
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    I wonder if he has any Tim Tebow cards in his collection? image

    Tim Tebow
  • Porkins
    Porkins Posts: 619 ✭✭✭
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    This is really cool, thanks for sharing.

    Even before I found out who he is I had always wondered what his PSA handle meant. Now I kinda want to know even more...
  • edmundfitzgerald
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    << <i>cool article, I'm working on a deal with him and didn't even realize I was emailing a star lol! >>



    He was only a star when he played for Bama.

    Once the Eagles got him, fuggetdaboutit image
  • esquiresports
    esquiresports Posts: 1,360 ✭✭✭
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    Nice to see a guy who is level-headed enough to collect Bo and Frank Thomas (Auburn) even though he went to Alabama. Those are some amazing cards!
    Always buying 1971 OPC Baseball packs.
  • Dpeck100
    Dpeck100 Posts: 10,916 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Evan Mathis Pro Bowl


    Exciting news for Evan!
  • CW
    CW Posts: 1,263 ✭✭✭
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    Nice! Congrats to him!

    Maybe now he'll get that Topps card he's been hoping to add to his collection, including the Pro Bowl designation.
  • gregmo32
    gregmo32 Posts: 2,648 ✭✭✭
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    For what it is worth, he is also one of the coolest people I have ever met as a result of this hobby.
    What a terrific collection he has, too.
    I am buying and trading for RC's of Wilt Chamberlain, George Mikan, Bill Russell, Oscar Robertson, Jerry West, and Bob Cousy!
    Don't waste your time and fees listing on ebay before getting in touch me by PM or at gregmo32@aol.com !
  • 3BoyzTrading
    3BoyzTrading Posts: 798 ✭✭
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    Nice collection of key cards. I'm sure Topps wont miss him for next year.
  • Ilovecards
    Ilovecards Posts: 271 ✭
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    there is a few anonymous athletes on this board....
    I edit almost all my posts because my auto correct is crazy !
  • wrestlingcardking
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    << <i>Evan Mathis Pro Bowl


    Exciting news for Evan! >>



    It was pretty much a huge snub for him to not have been originally selected, but at least they got it right.

    I obviously was a fan when knowing he was part of our crew, and that he was a high school wrestler too.

    Congrats Evan, and love your sense of humor about it.

    Rob
    BUYING Frank Gotch T229 Kopec
    Looking to BUY n332 1889 SF Hess cards and high grade cards from 19th century especially. "Once you have wrestled everything else in life is easy" Dan Gable
  • MintMoondog
    MintMoondog Posts: 969 ✭
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    Thanks for heads-up, nice read...beautiful Mantle!!
    75 Minis - GET IN MY BELLY!
  • fiveniner
    fiveniner Posts: 4,111 ✭✭✭
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    great post.thanks for sharing.
    Tony(AN ANGEL WATCHES OVER ME)
  • Maurice
    Maurice Posts: 1,136
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    Congrats Evan.


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  • itzagoner
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    oh man, i should never have said what i said in post #3. image

    congrats Mathis. aloha. image
  • CollectorSector
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    Great read--thank you for posting!
    #2 Koufax PSA Master Set
  • ClockworkAngel
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    Congrats to a great guy for the sport and the hobby. And awesome reference to the always classy Tonya Harding!
    The Clockwork Angel Collection...brought to you by Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and Chase
    TheClockworkAngelCollection
  • Dboneesq
    Dboneesq Posts: 18,222 ✭✭
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    Congrats Evan. Always GREAT to hear something good happening to a fellow board member. Best of luck! (And that comes from a GIANTS fan ... LOL)
    STAY HEALTHY!

    Doug

    Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
  • miconelegacy
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    Evan is Giant class act. He's donated two years now signed footballs for donation to breast cancer. The last one had a 1,000 donated. Just an incredible guy. I talk and message him often. Very proud of him and glad he's finally getting his due.
    Miconelegacy Auctions
    "Live everyday, don't throw it away"

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