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February 27, 2026: In an on-going effort to maximize the set space of our 52’s, MANY of the modern players (#’s 308-407 & 601-900) will be retired and replaced with more suitable regional stars. I grew up with the Cubs and White Sox and liked the Expos and Astros as a youngster but, the reality is, I made an awful lot of cards for my own enjoyment that shouldn’t have been included. Nobody is looking to add to their burgeoning Paul Popovich compilation. It’s always bothered me that the series are broken down with modern players right in the middle as well. That cannot be corrected, of course. When I set out to do the set, it was planned around 240 cards and I loved them so much, I just kept going. If I had planned 1092 cards, I would have done EVERYBODY in three series (1-268, 269-540, 541-800) and added the modern guys at 801-1092. The one thing I CAN control going forward is the art and number assignments. If you have a card that was only listed once—you own the only copy we’ll do, unless someone requests it. About a dozen collectors check the GALLERIES page and some get understandably confused when #390 Don Money is suddenly gone or becomes Jim Davenport—which will happen in 2026. Meanwhile, new players will appear but updated art will slow down a lot in 2026 and beyond. Also, a handful of cards that were updated the last 3 years still have a copy or two of the original that we will list periodically. I saw one of the first run ELSTON HOWARD cards is making an appearance in April! I love that card. We made only 4 copies of it in the first run. When we re-did sheets we only put him on there twice instead of 3-4 times, so his population ended at 5 with one left. It’s not a science, but we do try our absolute best to be cohesive while we push forward. Thank you to our awesome collector-base for this epic undertaking. It’s hard to believe this is my 10th year with that set.
March 2, 2026: Our 2022 HOMERUN DERBY set is down to our final copies. No more will be printed. The remaining copies will auction beginning in April and be spaced out until the fall. We still have an Aaron and a Mays but Mantle is sold out.
March 4, 2026: Artwork is being assembled for a NEW 2026 HOMERUN DERBY set. It will feature 24 numbered player cards from the 1960’s. The number 24 allows for a tournament with 8 play-in matchups with winners facing your top 8 seeds. Monty and I have played a Derby with the original set on Thanksgiving the last two years with Willie McCovey winning both times! In the finals, he defeated “Cinderella” Norm Cash in 2024 and Frank Robinson last year. This year, we will stage the 24-player tournament with the undefeated McCovey going for a 3-peat. We plan to list at least HALF of the complete set in the 2026 Christmas Auction!