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Sports cards began in the late 1800s as promotions in tobacco products, with baseball becoming the most popular subject. The rare T206 Honus Wagner card, printed in the early 1900s, is now among the most valuable. In the 1930s, gum companies like Goudey popularized cards for kids, and by the 1950s, Topps emerged as a leader, introducing modern card designs. The hobby boomed in the 1980s and ’90s, with multiple companies, card shops, and price guides, but overproduction led to a market crash. In the 2000s, scarcity-driven innovations like autographs and jersey cards revived interest. The pandemic in 2020 sparked another boom, with record sales and the rise of digital collectibles like NBA Top Shot. Today, both physical and digital sports cards remain popular, combining nostalgia, investment, and fandom across generations