Where it started
I grew up collecting players like Ken Griffey Jr. and Cal Ripken Jr. Those were the names I looked for when I opened a pack. As a big Baltimore Ravens fan, Ray Lewis and Ed Reed became favorites, too. Collecting was another way to feel connected to the players and teams I loved.
Thirty years later
Like a lot of collectors, I eventually took a break. My childhood collection stayed behind, and I didn’t see those cards again for nearly 30 years.
Bringing them home
When my family was moving, they found the collection and were ready to throw it out. Instead, I picked it up and brought it back to New York.
Going through those cards brought back the thrill of opening a pack, finding a favorite player, and pulling something unexpected. That excitement was still there.
Where we are today
That excitement led me to start Scott’s Cards NYC in 2025.
Since coming back to the hobby, my interests have grown. I recently bought a collection filled with baseball history, including cards of Mickey Mantle, Hank Aaron, and Jackie Robinson. Looking through those cards has given me a different appreciation for collecting—not just remembering the players I watched, but learning more about the generations who came before them.
That’s what keeps me interested today. Sometimes it’s a player I grew up rooting for. Sometimes it’s a card that makes me stop and look into its history. There’s always something else to discover.
