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2012 NFL Rookie Photo Shoot
Dates: May 16-20, 2012 - Los Angeles, CA
Photo Shoot Presented By Nike
NFLPA Press Release
Key Points:
35 Top NFL Rookies Invited
Photo shoot to get pictures in new Nike NFL uniforms
Sign Autographs for all major 2012 Football Card Sets
Wear Event Worn Jerseys for all 2012 Sets
Take a look back:
2011 Rookie Premiere Photo Shoot
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The 2012 NFL Rookie Premiere Photo Shoot is by far the single most important event all year for trading card manufactures like Panini and Topps to obtain not only photographs of 2012 rookies in new NFL Nike uniforms, but also get autographs and event worn jerseys from all of the 35 attending players. Just about every major card set produced by Topps and Panini in 2012 will feature cards that originated from this event. All 35 players will have the opportunity to sign and appear in both sets. Look for no athlete to sign an exclusive contract with either company. There is some misconception that Robert Griffin III and/or Andrew Luck would only be in Panini or Topps products. RGIII and Luck will appear in all Topps AND Panini sets with autographs, and event worn jerseys in both companies products. Look for every other player to also sign cards and wear jerseys for each company. The NFLPA wants both of their "partners" in Panini and Topps to have a fair shot at player contracts and probably discourage players from signing exclusive deals - especially rookie players.
All year Sports Card Radio will be putting up full checklists of each 2012 Football product by Panini and Topps. You can access those and other card checklists here. Many of the early products like Panini Prestige, Topps Inception and Bowman Signatures will heavily feature cards from this photo shoot. But in reality, just about every product in the 2012 cycle has some sort of cards that derived from the 2012 NFL photo shoot.
The NFLPA does an incredible job at putting on this event and it's crucial for these card companies because it gives them access to 35 top rookies all in one place. The MLB and NBA do not have players associations that cater to the card companies like the NFLPA does for Panini and Topps. Fans of football cards should feel fortunate that the league does care and will spend a great deal of money putting on the 2012 event. This year there are no defensive players attending the premiere. For me, I like that, but I can see why some collectors would want certain defensive players invited to the event. Take a look at the players going - and also check back often from May 17-20 as we will update this page with many more pictures and additional information.
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2012 NFL Rookie Premiere
Players At Photo Shoot |
A.J. Jenkins WR 49ers
Andrew Luck QB Colts
Bernard Pierce RB Ravens
Brandon Weeden QB Browns
Brian Quick WR Rams
Brock Osweiler QB Broncos
Chris Givens WR Rams
Coby Fleener TE Colts
David Wilson RB Giants
DeVier Posey WR Texans
Doug Martin RB Buccaneers
Dwayne Allen TE Colts |
Isaiah Pead RB Rams
Jarius Wright WR Vikings
Joe Adams WR Panthers
Justin Blackmon WR Jaguars
Kendall Wright WR Titans
Lamar Miller RB Dolphins
LaMichael James RB 49ers
Michael Egnew TE Dolphins
Michael Floyd WR Cardinals
Mohamed Sanu WR Bengals
Nick Foles QB Eagles
Nick Toon WR Saints |
Robert Turbin RB Seahawks
Robert Griffin III QB Redskins
Ronnie Hillman RB Broncos
Rueben Randle WR Giants
Russell Wilson QB Seahawks
Ryan Broyles WR Lions
Ryan Tannehill QB Dolphins
Stephen Hill WR Jets
T.J. Graham WR Bills
T.Y. Hilton WR Colts
Trent Richardson RB Browns |
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2012 NFL Rookie Premiere
Team by Team Breakdown
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49ers - 2
Bears - 0
Bengals - 1
Bills - 1
Broncos - 2
Browns - 2
Bucaneers - 1
Cardinals - 1
Chargers - 0
Cheifs - 0
Colts - 4 |
Cowboys - 0
Dolphins - 3
Eagles - 1
Falcons - 0
Giants - 2
Jaguars - 1
Jets - 1
Lions - 1
Packers - 0
Panthers - 1
Patriots - 0 |
Raiders - 0
Rams - 3
Ravens - 1
Redskins - 1
Saints - 1
Seahawks - 2
Steelers - 0
Texans - 1
Titans - 1
Vikings - 1 |
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Be very careful when choosing teams for "box breaks" if you participate in those. Use this guide to help you select teams. If you've been buying football cards the last few years you know that many of the "hits" that come in boxes are of Photo Shoot rookie players. Notice the teams that have zero players attending the event: Bears, Chargers, Cheifs, Cowboys, Falcons, Packers, Patriots, Raiders, and Steelers. Now take a look at a product like 2012 Topps Inception Football - if this product stays true to it's 2011 form - ALL of the "hits" will be of the rookies featured at the photo shoot. Meaning besides base cards and the parallels available off of that, there will be no "veteran hits" in the product. So teams like the Patriots, Steelers and Cowboys in a box break would be a horrible purchase unless Topps adds veteran autographs and game used cards.
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Useful Links:
2012 NFL Rookie Premiere Twitter List
A list containing the twitter handles of companies, players, and people involved in the 2012 Rookie Premier. Look for that thing to light up from May 16-20, 2012.
Rookie Premier Schedule:
Thursday - May 17, 2012
One Team - One Community Event
Held at Alexander Hamilton High School - rookies and past players will hold a Nike Fitness Challenge from 10:00am-12:00noon.
Friday - May 18, 2012
5:30pm-8:30pm
NFLPA Rookie Premiere League Flag Football Game
Held at UCLA North Athletic Field rookies and former stars will play a game of flag football
Saturday - May 19, 2012
9:30pm-11:30pm
Sunday Night Lights - Red carpet event held at Colony Hollywood in Los Angeles.
In between these public events the rookies will be holding the photo shoot and autograph signings for Panini and Topps at the Rose Bowl in in Pasadena.
PICTURES - LINKS - INFORMATION TO BE ADDED DURING EVENT!
BOOKMARK PAGE AND CHECK BACK!
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Updates 5-17-2012
Players sign more cards!
"One of our major initiatives this year is to deliver ON CARD autographs.." - Topps Football (Twitter)
"For everyone questioning the use of 00 we can only use numbers approved by the league prior to press dates.." - Topps Football (Twitter)
"My hand isn't as tired as I thought it would be from signing all this memorabilia #RookiePremiere" - Michael Floyd WR Cardinals (Twitter)
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16th Annual San Francisco TriStar
San Francisco Show
Dates: April 13-15, 2012
Location: Cow Palace
2600 Geneva Ave
Daly City, CA 94014
 2012 Baseball Card Show Calendar
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| The largest San Francisco Bay Area card show is back for the 16th time at the Cow Palace where hundreds of area dealers will be on hand to buy, sell and trade sports memorabilia. In addition to the many dealer tables, tons of autograph signers will be on hand, some who make very few appearances throughout the year. Some of the biggest stars in the bay area including 49ers Alex Smith and Patrick Willis will be signing autographs on Sunday April 15th. Below is a full list of the autographs signers at the 16th Annual TriStar S.F. card show. |
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Show Times & Schedule:
Friday - April 13, 2012 3:00pm - 8:00 pm
Saturday - April 14, 2012 10:00am - 5:00 pm
Sunday - April 15, 2012 10:00am - 4:00 pm
Admission to all days - $8 per day in advance.
All prices are $10 each the day of the show.
Kids 5 and under are free |
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| Friday Autograph Guests: |
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Jimmy Johnson - San Francisco 49ers
Time: 6:30 pm
1 Item = FREE
Inscription = FREE
Photo Opp - 5x7 = $20
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| Saturday Autograph Guests: |
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Will Clark - S.F. Giants
Time: 10:30 am
Regular Flat/Baseball = $39
Premium Item = $59
Inscription = 1 FREE
Photo Opp - 5x7 = $39 |
Rollie Fingers - Oakland A's
Time: 12:00 pm
Regular Flat/Baseball = $49
Premium Item = $79
Inscription = 1 FREE
Photo Opp - 5x7 = $49 |
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Chris Mullin - G.S. Warriors
Time: 12:00 pm
Regular Flat = $60
Premium Item = $80
Inscription = $15
Photo Opp - 5x7 = $60 |
Reggie Jackson - N.Y. Yankees
Time: 12:15 pm
Regular Flat/Baseball = $99
Large Flat Hat or Equipment = $139
Bat, Jersey, Artwork = $199
Inscription = $39
Photo Opp - 5x7 = $99 |
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Jose Canseco - Oakland A's
Time: 12:30 pm
Regular Flat = $49
Premium Item = $59
Inscription = $15
Photo Opp - 5x7 = $49
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Frank Robinson - Baltimore Orioles
Time: 12:30 pm
Regular Flat/Baseball = $89
Large Flat Hat or Equipment = $99
Bat, Jersey, Artwork = $229
Inscription = $35
Photo Opp - 5x7 = $79 |
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Johnny Bench - Cincinnati Reds
Time: 1:00 pm
Regular Flat = $79
Large Flat = $89
Hat or Equipment = $115
Bat, Jersey, Artwork = $125
Inscription = $25
Photo Opp - 5x7 = $79 |
Carlton Fisk - Red Sox
Time: 1:15 pm
Regular Flat/Baseball = $79
Large Flat Hat or Equipment = $89
Bat, Jersey, Artwork = $99
Inscription = $25
Photo Opp - 5x7 = $79 |
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Pete Rose - Cincinnati Reds
Time: 2:00 pm
Regular Flat/Baseball = $69
Hat or Equipment = $79
Bat, Jersey, Artwork = $99
Inscription = $25
Photo Opp - 5x7 = $69 |
Fergie Jenkins - Chicago Cubs
Time: 2:00 pm
Regular Flat/Baseball = $49
Large Flat Hat or Equipment = $49
Bat, Jersey, Artwork = $79
Inscription = 1 FREE
Photo Opp - 5x7 = $49 |
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Sal Bando - Oakland A's
Time: 2:30 pm
1 Item = $39
Inscription = $15
Photo Opp - 5x7 = $39 |
Steve Carlton - Philadelphia Phillies
Time: 3:00 pm
Regurlar Flat/Baseball = $69
Hat or Equipment = $79
Bat, Jersey, Artwork = $99
Inscription = 1 FREE
Photo Opp - 5x7 = $69 |
Sunday Autograph Guests: |
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Dwight Clark - S.F. 49ers
Time: 12:15 pm
1 Item = $49
Inscription = $25
Hand Drawn Play of Catch = $49
Photo Opp - 5x7 = $49 |
Bob St. Clair - S.F. 49ers
Time: 12:30 pm
1 Item = $29
Inscription = 1 FREE
Photo Opp - 5x7 = $29 |
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Aldon Smith - S.F. 49ers
Time: 12:30 pm
Regular Item/Mini Helmet = $49
Premium Item = $59
Inscription = $29
Photo Opp - 5x7 = $49 |
Alex Smith - S.F. 49ers
Time: 1:00 pm
Regular Item/Mini Helmet = $79
Premium Item = $99
Inscription = $29
Photo Opp - 5x7 = $79 |
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Jim Otto - Oakland Raiders
Time: 1:00 pm
1 Item = $39
Inscription = 1 FREE |
Justin Smith - S.F. 49ers
Time: 1:30 pm
1 Item = $39
Inscription = $20
Photo Opp - 5x7 = $39 |
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Patrick Willis - S.F. 49ers
Time: 2:00 pm
Regular Item/Mini Helmet = $59
Premium Item = $79
Inscription = $29
Photo Opp - 5x7 = $59
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Colin Kaepernick - S.F. 49ers
Time: 2:00 pm
1 Item = $20
Inscription = $10
Photo Opp - 5x7 = $20 |
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Written by Colin Tedards
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Wednesday, 08 February 2012 16:36 |
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Not long ago most companies were laying off people and looking to cut costs, now with the economy slowly picking up steam, we're seeing more job openings in the sports card industry than ever before.
That's good news if you collect cards + need a job!
Like many open jobs across the country today, only a small percentage of people that apply are even qualified for the job. Some of these jobs listed below require you to have an education - but if you have no knowledge of cards, it would be almost impossible to get hired. Therefore, if you have a blog, comment on forums or generally know a lot about cards - you can use that in your resume & it will actually help you get hired.
Just a quick scan around the industry yields these job openings:
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| Open Jobs at Panini America |
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FT - Customer Service Manager
Don't think you get a good response when you ask about your Kobe Bryant redemption? Think Panini could streamline the process so they actually get less call and make customers happier? This is the job for you.
FT - Business Analyst
You're going to need a degree in finance/accounting to land this job ... and it has far less to do with cards as it has to do with numbers. If you're a number cruncher - this is for you.
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| Open Jobs at Topps |
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FT - Logistics Analysis
Similar to the Panini Business Analyst, you're in charge of making sure things stay on budget so everyone can feed their families at night. Die-hard collectors probably wouldn't be great at this job - as you'd be cutting things out to make the numbers look better & the products less collectible to the consumer.
FT - Project Manager
Unlike logistics, this is the perfect job for a die-hard collector. You'd be in charge of an entire product line & making sure it pleases collectors. Extensive knowledge of Topps products would help you land this job.
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| Open Jobs at Upper Deck |
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FT - Collectible/Toys Brand Manager
Pretty interesting job not closely related to cards, but toys might be a far less complex market to break into if you don't have sports card experience.
Designer/Senior Designer
I hear a lot about how people don't like how cards look these days. With a little practice on PhotoShop & and an art design degree ... you'll be well on your way to creating beautiful works of art that collectors will love.
E-Commerce Marketing Specialist
Maybe you started your own online store & things didn't work out too well ... that's okay because your experience might help you in this job. Selling directly to consumers is what the companies should do more of, and you'll have your chance to make that happen in this job.
Redemption Clerk
Think the companies don't do a good job with redemptions? Here is your chance to make a difference and make some money.
Redemptions Supervisor
You know redemption cards are a big deal when the company actually has a title for the supervisor. My guess is you could really make some head-way in this segment of the business, as no company handles redemptions like they could (or should).
UDA Production Clerk
This job puts you on the front lines of making sure the process of getting an item to be signed is handled as smoothly as possible. This would be a pretty fun job.
UDA Distributor Account Manager
Here you're building relationships with other retailers to see how you can sell them more UDA products. If you have some close ties in the retail world, this would be an excellent choice.
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| Open Jobs At COMC |
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Office Assistant
Basically you're filling up coffee and making sure the ink in the printer is filled.
Order Fulfillment Clerk
Ever wonder how the cards get shipped to you when you buy off COMC? This job is the reason why you're cards arrive, and it would probably be an interesting job.
Trading Card Identification Specialist
Sounds like the most interesting job in the house. Identify cards = you must be a collector.
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 08 February 2012 17:10 |
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2011 Leaf Ink Baseball
Release Date: December 20, 2011
5 Cards Per Box
5 Autographs Per Pack
110 Factory Sealed Cases Produced
12 Boxes Per Case
Buyback Signed Cards |
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| Leaf has been on a buying spree - and inside each Leaf Ink Baseball pack will be 4 autographs of previously signed cards. Presumably these will be cards produced by mainstream manufactures such as Topps, Panini and Upper Deck. All of the cards will be autographed and authenticated by PSA/DNA or JSA (James Spence Authentication). One card per box will be a themed 1/1 cut signature card from one of five subsets. Leaf will probably not release too much product information from this set because of a lawsuit filed by Topps regarding using images of their cards to promote their (Leaf) products. |
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Hand Signed Autographs
JSA or PSA/DNA Authenticated - 4 Per Box
Pride of the Pintstripes
NY Yankees Players
Beantown Heroes
Boston Red Sox Players
Brooklyn Boys
Brooklyn Dodgers Players
Philly's Finest
Philadelphia A's or Phillies Players |
Example - card may not be in set |
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