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Podcast: Sports Cards Live
Episode: Road to the National Ep. 2 – Tips and Advice from Hobby Icon Dr. James Beckett
Description: Road to the National Ep. 2: Dr. James Beckett on Hobby Growth, the National, and Collecting Wisdom
In this episode of Road to the National, I’m joined by the legendary Dr. James Beckett—one of the most influential figures in the sports card hobby. We discuss the excitement of the 2025 National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago, including tips for first-time attendees and insights into how the event has evolved since its beginnings in 1980.
Dr. Beckett shares stories from his decades-long journey in the hobby, from his days as a price guide pioneer to his thoughts on how collecting has chan...