Ryan Wright

Sarasota

National Recruiting Director at Recruiting News Guru

Magazine Editor @beckettcollect, National Recruiting Director for RNG, National Recruiting Analyst for SI. Best interviews in the business!

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Remembering the Talented Mr. Chet Lemon

1 week ago | beckett.com | Ryan Wright

Some people are just born with God given abilities and then do something remarkable with those gifts. Born in Jackson (Miss.) in 1955, raised in Los Angeles, Chester “Chet” Earl Lemon was destined for the Big Leagues. His fast track to MLB turned into a memorable 20-year career. A first-round pick by the Oakland Athletics in 1972, No. 22 overall, as a third baseman, three years later at the age of 19, Lemon, now with the Chicago White Sox, made his MLB debut as a centerfielder.
Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese Bowman’s Best University Autographed Card Sells at Auction

1 week ago | beckett.com | Ryan Wright

Pictured: 2023-24 Bowman Best University Dual Autographs Superfractor #DACA Clark/Reese Gem Mint 9.5What basketball at all levels in the U.S. needed but didn’t see coming happened during the 2022-23 NCAA women’s basketball season carrying into the 2023-24 tournament – Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. The All-Americans captured the nation’s attention breathing life into the college game, men’s and women’s, the WNBA, and the card collecting hobby.
Texas 2026 CB Legend Thomas-Holliman Runs 4.35 Laser 40 at Rivals Combine

1 week ago | recruitingnewsguru.com | Ryan Wright

Written by Ryan WrightTwitter: @RyanWrightRNG As a rising prospect, one great way to catch college coaches’ attention is by running a blazing 40-yard dash. Each position has a certain time that will raise eyebrows, at the skill positions, anything 4.4 or better draws a crowd. Without any fanfare on Saturday at a Rivals combine in Texas, Legend Thomas-Holliman dropped a 4.35 laser timed 40-yard dash.
Gallery: Fantastic Vintage and Modern Cards Found at the Dallas Card Show

1 week ago | beckett.com | Ryan Wright

Have you landed a card you love and/or of value? Protect it and increase your card’s worth by having it graded with Beckett. Photo credit: Beckett/David Lee TagsDallas Card Show 2025Panini AmericaTopps When you click on links to various merchants on this site, like eBay, and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission.
Collectors Responding to Spurs Head Coach Gregg Popovich Retiring

2 weeks ago | beckett.com | Ryan Wright

When the 2025-26 NBA season begins in October, there will be a void on the court within the game. On Friday, longtime San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich (76) announced his retirement. As breaking news happened, collectors quickly responded on the secondary market. The path from guard for the Air Force Falcons (1966-70) to all-time winningest NBA head coach was unlikely at best for Popovich.
Graded: 2024 One Piece Emperors in the New World JPN Gol D. Roger Manga Art SEC

2 weeks ago | beckett.com | Ryan Wright

Pictured: 2024 One Piece Emperors in the New World JPN #OP09-118 Gol D. Roger Manga Art SECA love of One Piece is the artwork coming to life on the cards. In the many different forms since reaching mass audiences in July of 1997 as a manga, the high seas swashbuckling romp of Monkey D. Luffy and the various emperors over time stay fresh year after year thanks to the innovative work at Bandai. One of the cooler characters at the hands of TCG players is Gol. D. Roger.
Graded: 2023 Topps Composite Chrome All-Etch Superfractors CJ Stroud

2 weeks ago | beckett.com | Ryan Wright

Pictured: 2023 Topps Composite Chrome All-Etch Superfractors #CAE23 CJ Stroud Gem Mint 9.5Topps took a new spin on some old ideas in their 2023 Composite Football release. Not having a license then for NFL cards, Topps gathered tentpole products Chrome, Chrome Black, Finest, Cosmic Chrome, Midnight, Heritage, Gallery, and Allen & Ginter into one showcase piece akin to Panini Chronicles. The new look and ideas kept retail shelves empty.
One to Watch: Interview with 2029 Arkansas Dual Threat Titus Benson

2 weeks ago | recruitingnewsguru.com | Ryan Wright

Written by Ryan WrightTwitter: @RyanWrightRNGBRADENTON, Fla. – Going back to the 1980’s, 1990’s, and the early part of this millennium, the state of Arkansas would produce about one standout quarterback every three to four years. Over the last decade, the arm talent in the Natural State has exploded. College coaches from all over the country are keying in on Arkansas’ homegrown talent, and another one in line to be a national prospect is Titus Benson.
Record Auction Sell for an Alex Ovechkin Auto Rookie Patch Card

2 weeks ago | beckett.com | Ryan Wright

Pictured: 2005-06 The Cup Autographed Rookie Patches Gold Rainbow #179 Alex Ovechkin JSY Near-Mint 8Rated rookies in any sport can come and go, but then there are those who endure changing the game forever. On the ice, Alex Ovechkin has set the record book etching his name forever in that beautiful museum over in Toronto. Washington Capitals fans or not, those who have collected Ovechkin’s cards along the way are reaping the benefits.
Graded: 2021-22 Immaculate Collection Rookie Patch Autographs Logoman Cade Cunningham

2 weeks ago | beckett.com | Ryan Wright

Pictured: 2021-22 Immaculate Collection Rookie Patch Autographs Logoman #122 Cade Cunningham Mint 9, 10 AUWith each release, Panini seemingly cooks up something special for their customers coming in hot on retail shelves. In the 2021-22 Immaculate Collection set, hobbyists got to chase Rookie Patch Autographs Logoman cards. The drops were 1-of-1 number 101 to 140. The future stars then are making their impact now with card prices reflecting their success on the court.