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For some reason, Chris Weinke appeals to my wife and I try to add to her collection when I can. The card I chase after more than anything else is his 2001 SP Authentic RC /390. Every card is a patch, though some are one colored. The one that arrived today makes 9 for her collection.

Anyone who knows me realizes I'm not really a mainstream player collector. I like lower-end, under the radar guy, because:

1. Cheap to collect.
2. More fulfilling in my opinion as their cards are harder to find.

So, I got something in the mail today with a little story behind it. Here is the card.

2006 Topps Printing Plate Cyan #314 Manny Lawson 1/1

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Being a member of SCF for a little over 5 1/2 years and a part of this madcap hobby for even longer, noticing changes become more and more easier to recognize.

Growing up, kids would sit on porches, in bedrooms, at school, on the bus, at the ballpark, etc., and simply trade for players they liked. It didn't matter the reason and no one cared what type of card it was. It was a simple way of the trading life.

In 1987, I was introduced to the idea that these pictures of ...

In continuing my quest for lesser known players, I have posted my Manny Lawson PC. I will update it with pics and new arrivals as they arrive.

My affinity with Lawson goes back to his days in high school while he lived in Goldsboro, NC. He attended Eastern Wayne High School, which was one of the smaller rivals of my own former high school. I was able to follow his time there and when he signed with the NC State Wolfpack, it became a no-brainer for me to follow his career (die-hard ...

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