1321 - Godfather of Sports Card Protection

Dr. Beckett delves into the history and development of sports card protection, discussing various card protection methods, from shoeboxes to penny sleeves, plastic sheets, top loaders, and card savers. He also pays homage to potential 'godfathers' of sports card protection, including influential figures and companies that have made significant contributions to the field.   01:01 Early Days of Card Storage 02:09 Evolution of Sleeves 04:01 Cardboard Boxes and Early Innovators 05:54 Business Partners and Supply Innovations 07:42 Legal Issues with Plastic Sheets