1321 - Godfather of Sports Card Protection

Dr. Beckett delves into the history and development of sports card protection, discussing various card protection methods, from shoeboxes to penny sleeves, plastic sheets, top loaders, and card savers. He also pays homage to potential 'godfathers' of sports card protection, including influential figures and companies that have made significant contributions to the field.

 

01:01 Early Days of Card Storage

02:09 Evolution of Sleeves

04:01 Cardboard Boxes and Early Innovators

05:54 Business Partners and Supply Innovations

07:42 Legal Issues with Plastic Sheets