thenationalpastime 👑

I’ve been part of the sports card world for as long as I can remember — quite literally born into the hobby. I spent my childhood at my father’s card shows in the ‘80s and ‘90s, tearing open packs and collecting players like Bo Jackson, Jose Canseco, and Jaromir Jagr. Those early experiences sparked what became a lifelong connection to the hobby. Through those shows, I developed a strong appreciation for vintage cards, built on real interactions with Hall of Famers from the 1930s to the 1970s. To this day, I feel a closer connection to Hank Aaron than I do to Aaron Judge. Over the years, I’ve been fortunate to spend time with legends like Mickey Mantle and Joe DiMaggio, share a dinner with Muhammad Ali, and talk about baseball for hours with Frank Robinson. Collecting has never just been a pastime — it’s been a constant part of my life. Outside of the hobby, I’m a Managing Director at an alternative asset firm in NY and spend most of my time with my beautiful wife and three young boys.

Member since August 2025