Disc Golf Pioneer Avery Jenkins Featured in Historic Trading Cards
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In a groundbreaking moment for the sport of disc golf, Avery Jenkins, the 2009 PDGA World Champion, has been featured in the highly anticipated Topps Allen & Ginter Sportscard Series. This prestigious tribute series is a revival of the historic trading cards first produced by Allen & Ginter in 1875.
The iconic series, which initially showcased baseball players and later expanded to feature other sports, actors, actresses, and even US Presidents, has been reimagined for modern times by Topps. The company approached Jenkins to be part of this revival series, recognizing the increasing popularity of disc golf and its growing fan base.
Jenkins was honored to accept the invitation and expressed his excitement about being included in the series. "It's incredible to know that thousands of people will be introduced to disc golf," he explained. "These multiple exposures of our sport to the general public will help us gain more recognition and growth in the years to come."
As part of the series, Jenkins participated in an autographing session at World Disc Sports in San Jose, CA, signing over 200 mini cards. These signed mini cards were then inserted into framed cards, creating a range of unique versions featuring his likeness.
The Topps Allen & Ginter Sportscard Series offers a variety of Avery Jenkins cards, including:
* Base/Common Card
* Mini Allen & Ginter Card (50)
* Framed Autographed Signature Card in Blue or Red Ink
* Framed Sports Relic Card
* Framed Silk Mini Card (#'d out of 10)
* Framed Printing Plate Card (#'d out of 1)
One of the most unique features of Jenkins' cards is his "relic" card, which contains a piece of personal memorabilia – in this case, a fragment of plastic from two of his championship discs. Jenkins explained that he deliberately sent Topps a stack of discs to be used as part of the cards, ensuring their place in disc golf history.
Avery Jenkins was thrilled when the cards were first released and immediately purchased three boxes. However, he was initially disappointed to discover that none of the boxes contained his prized disc golf rookie card. He soon adopted the "thrill of the hunt" mentality and has since successfully acquired each version of his cards.
The impact of Jenkins' inclusion in the series has been significant, with many enthusiasts writing to him to express their newfound interest in disc golf. Jenkins receives letters from teachers distributing the cards to students, father-son teams collecting together, and avid players eager to own a piece of history.
The Topps Allen & Ginter Sportscard Series featuring Avery Jenkins is available at sports card stores worldwide. While the autograph and disc relic cards have a book value of $40, many listings on eBay have sold for over $60.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/disc-golf-trading-card