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Buzz Break: 2016 Topps Archives Signature Series baseball cards + contest to win our autograph

Buzz Break: 2016 Topps Archives Signature Series baseball cards + contest to win our autograph

This entry was posted on September 9, 2016 by BlowoutBuzz.

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The box: 2016 Topps Archives Signature Series baseball cards
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com

Packs per box: 1
Cards per pack: 1
Base set completion:  N/A

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Autographs/Memorabilia: 1
Autographs (1) – Andy Pettitte 2003 Topps (/4)

What's Buzz-worthy: This box isn't the norm for this brand with a relatively rare card, but it is an example of the cooler finds that are out there. There is no checklist for this simple idea of one autographed buyback per box rather just a list of players who signed for the brand. There can be cards from nearly all years of Topps found inside packs here all with on-card autos. Sometimes the cards won't be perfect condition-wise -- they are buybacks -- but many are from memorable years for those who collected in the 1980s and 1990s. There also is a fun mix of oddball sets and recent releases that add variety as well as the change at autographed Relics. The only big drawback here is that collation has not been kind to some. Some cases will run hot with many 1/1s and plenty of rarer cards (like this one), while other cases will be stocked with cards that aren't as rare or in-demand. Some buybacks will sell for more than you might think, while others won't get you your box-price back. All in all this is a fun product because of its potential and its nostalgia. It's worth a look.

Product Grade: B+
Box Grade: A
Fun Grade: B+

Want to own this card? Leave a comment telling us who you think is the best pitcher in New York Yankees history. We'll pick a winner from all commenters on Oct. 1. Include your email address in the proper area and your Twitter handle with comment as those will be the ways we will contact winners. (Don't worry if your comment does not appear instantly. They are all held for moderation and will be approved.)

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80 thoughts on “Buzz Break: 2016 Topps Archives Signature Series baseball cards + contest to win our autograph”

Glenn olfe September 9, 2016 at 10:28 am
Mariano Rivera. No doubt
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Ryan Channels September 9, 2016 at 10:33 am
For sure Mariano Rivera ?? Twitter- @Zoso56
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Jason September 9, 2016 at 10:39 am
Whitey Ford
@givehimsixtdtn
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Ken Dunkin September 9, 2016 at 10:39 am
Mariano Rivera
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Anders September 9, 2016 at 10:40 am
Mariano was by far the most dominant
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Anders September 9, 2016 at 10:41 am
Mariano was by far the most dominant (@ap003008)
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Scott Everett September 9, 2016 at 10:46 am
Tought between Mariano and Whitey bull I'd lean Mariano
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A.J. Faymore September 9, 2016 at 10:47 am
Would have to say Mariano Rivera. (@ajax1723)
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Cameron September 9, 2016 at 10:50 am
If starting a world series game 7... I'll put ANDY PETTITTE out there!!! That guy was absolutely UNREAL in the Post season! i'll always be thankful of what he did for us in 2009! GO YANKEES!
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Matt Gilman September 9, 2016 at 10:51 am
I have always like Pettite. He pitched in an era I watched so if you were to ask me I am saying him.

No Twitter and only email
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Bryon September 9, 2016 at 10:52 am
Lots of good ones to choose from, but I would say Mariano. Hands down the best relief pitcher in history. @odiegoat
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Gordon Lee September 9, 2016 at 11:03 am
Mariano Rivera
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MarkDirk September 9, 2016 at 11:09 am
Babe Ruth. Best hitter the Yankees ever put on the mound. @dirkveloursing
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Cameron September 9, 2016 at 11:19 am
Don Larsen! One of the most incredible performances of all time at the biggest stage!
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Dave September 9, 2016 at 11:24 am
Gotta go with Whitey Ford.
@Davesportscards
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chonk344 September 9, 2016 at 11:27 am
I guess I'll go with Mariano Rivera. @chonk34
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Darren Becker September 9, 2016 at 11:29 am
Dwight Gooden. As a Met fan, I was lucky enough to be live for his only no hitter (even if it was in the enemies uniform).
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Jlyles September 9, 2016 at 11:29 am
To be different, I'm going with Randy Johnson. He may not have been the best while pitching for the Yankees, but he's one of the best pitchers to ever wear a Yankees uniform.
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Vinny Bivona September 9, 2016 at 11:56 am
Well the guy on the card of course. Andy Pettitte is my vote.
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Randy Bordley September 9, 2016 at 12:08 pm
I think that Mo Rivera was the best Yankees pitcher of all-time. I was debating between him and Whitey Ford, but gave Mo the nod because he may be the best closer in MLB history. Great contest, by the way!!!
Twitter: @RandyB
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peeburns September 9, 2016 at 12:11 pm
Mo Rivera! Come on.
Man I need this. @dj_peeburns
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Ryan Sutley September 9, 2016 at 12:41 pm
Whitey Ford - .690 winning percentage is excellent
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Vinny Rapisarda September 9, 2016 at 12:43 pm
Have to go with the "Sandman" Mariano Rivera :) Thank you.
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nhronin September 9, 2016 at 12:51 pm
Has to be Mariano Rivera.
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Ted Dastick Jr. September 9, 2016 at 1:05 pm
Clemens if you want to include his entire career.
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Mike Bodner September 9, 2016 at 1:18 pm
Whitey Ford! @bodnercards
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Christopher Hiltner September 9, 2016 at 1:38 pm
I think Whitey Ford was the greatest pitcher in Yankees history. Spent his entire career with the club, and won over 200 career games with them. He also helped then win multiple World Series titles, including 1961 when he was named World Series MVP. That's who I'd say is the greatest pitcher in Yankees history.

Thanks for the contest!

Chris H
@DemonDukk
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Nick Gauder September 9, 2016 at 2:24 pm
Mariano Rivera is the best Yankee pitcher ever! My Twitter is @fadeawaybarber. Thank you for the contest guys
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Kyle Herring September 9, 2016 at 3:18 pm
Mariano Rivera. One of the best ever.
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Scott September 9, 2016 at 3:26 pm
Carl Pavano was the Janitor, Whitey was the Chairman of the Board, I could have won games with those line-ups, it's Mariano Rivera and it's not close.
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Justin S September 9, 2016 at 3:39 pm
I absolutely love Whitey Ford and in my opinion he is the best of all time. MO was the best closer by far but overall gotta give it to Whitey.
Thanks for the chance I love the Yankees & Mets
Twitter @DJSeneseiNJ
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Barry W. September 9, 2016 at 3:48 pm
The best pitcher in New York Yankees history is Mariano Rivera with his infamous cutter. @funtocollect
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ryan m September 9, 2016 at 3:59 pm
another great looking topps product, imagine how nice basketball archives would look!!! thanks for the contest
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kgunforhire September 9, 2016 at 4:06 pm
Tough, but I'd go Ford very narrowly over Mo.

@zicopula
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Anna September 9, 2016 at 4:25 pm
Defiantly Mariano Rivera! Thanks for the giveaway, I have a friend who would love that!
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Drew F. September 9, 2016 at 4:28 pm
Best player to ever pitch for the Yankees is clearly Ruth. @Demyanks42
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Randy Taylor September 9, 2016 at 4:30 pm
Would have to go with Whitey Ford for the win!!
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Jonar Sebastian September 9, 2016 at 4:50 pm
Beautiful card! Thank You!
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Troy Fisher September 9, 2016 at 5:11 pm
I'm going with Whitey Ford. @da_fish2
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Robin Cameron September 9, 2016 at 5:26 pm
I'd have to go with Mariano Rivera @robincameron
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Alex September 9, 2016 at 5:33 pm
My favorite pitcher as a child. As for the best pitcher in the history of the Yankees, I'll go with The Chairman of the Board, Edward Charles "Whitey" Ford.
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Austin McPherson September 9, 2016 at 5:36 pm
Sandman Mariano Rivera
Career 2.21 ERA and 652 saves (@texmcpherson)
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Austin McPherson September 9, 2016 at 5:39 pm
Mariano Rivera 652 career saves. That pretty much sums it up. (@texmcpherson)
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jasondeanmartin September 9, 2016 at 5:49 pm
Dwight Gooden...haha...because I love the Mets!

@jasondeanmartin
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Robin September 9, 2016 at 5:54 pm
Mariano Rivera!
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Scott Miles September 9, 2016 at 8:24 pm
Red Ruffing, why not.
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Because Baseball (@BecauseBasebal) September 9, 2016 at 11:12 pm
Ken Clay definitely. @BecauseBasebal
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orangeoctober September 10, 2016 at 2:31 am
Babe Ruth
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Clinton Mason September 10, 2016 at 6:30 am
Mariano Rivera! @clintymason
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Ben Markham September 10, 2016 at 7:23 am
I'd have to go with Whitey Ford.
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Matt Plamondonm September 10, 2016 at 7:34 am
Have to say Roger Clemmens! Was always my favourite pitcher and when he went to the Yankees I just had to Follow him even being a Blue Jays fan all my life! Probly not the 1st pick for most, but that's mine!
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Sport Card Collectors September 10, 2016 at 7:52 am
Has to be Mariano Rivera. Just so dominant

@SportCardCollec
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Nick September 10, 2016 at 8:05 am
I always really liked Andy Pettitte, so I'll go with him

@zeldafanatic15
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Ashieft September 10, 2016 at 8:35 am
Jim Catfish Hunter
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gordonfan24ever September 10, 2016 at 9:03 am
Mariano Rivera for sure
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gordonfan24ever September 10, 2016 at 9:04 am
Twitter is @JGfan24ever
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Jeff Morton September 10, 2016 at 9:18 am
Great looking card, low numbered and of a Yankee great!
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@Dingus6105 September 10, 2016 at 11:04 am
I'll go with Whitey Ford. A truly elite pitcher, even following late nights out with Mickey Mantle and Billy Martin.
(Dingus6105)
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Ted September 10, 2016 at 11:07 am
C.C Sabathia

@ted.sawchuck
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Kevin Szczecina September 10, 2016 at 12:32 pm
Whitey Ford

@kmsrocknj
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Tracy LeVeaux September 10, 2016 at 8:48 pm
I'd say it's a tie between Whitey Ford and Mariano Rivera. Both great Yankee pitchers. @batcavelv
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Matt Saltzman September 11, 2016 at 6:07 am
Loved Mariano Rivera, I think he's the most exciting/best pitcher in Yankees history! Love that Pettite thanks for the chance!

@mattsaltzman
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erik lokken September 11, 2016 at 6:11 am
Whitey Ford @eklokken
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ozsportsfan1 September 11, 2016 at 6:22 am
Mariano Rivera @Ozsportsfan1
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Jeff Dib September 11, 2016 at 7:11 am
Tough Choice between Whitey, Mo, and Pettitte, but I'll have to go with Mariano Rivera (if Pettitte stayed his whole career with the Yanks and didn't go to Houston, I would have gone with him). Thanks for the chance!

-@BigDaddyDibbles
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Roger Villacis September 11, 2016 at 6:35 pm
I'll go with Ron Guidry just to name someone different. Lol
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BW September 11, 2016 at 7:16 pm
Joba Chamberlain for sure... !
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lukino99 (@_lukino99) September 12, 2016 at 1:58 am
Mariano Rivera
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Kon Soun September 12, 2016 at 3:25 am
Mariano
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Teddy Dziuba September 12, 2016 at 4:00 am
Jim Abbott, for no other reason than the fact that I saw his no-hitter at the old stadium

@Ted_Dziuba_22
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David Johnson September 12, 2016 at 4:47 am
There are so many great pitchers who have played for the Yankees. It's really tough to pick one as the best, so I am going to go with my favorite which is Randy Johnson. While he only played 2 seasons with the Yankees his overall career speaks for itself as one of the most dominant pitchers of all time.
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Nick Marrazzo September 12, 2016 at 4:48 am
Mariano Rivera easily! Guy was insane.
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Andy Campbell September 12, 2016 at 5:06 am
Red Ruffing @acam6966
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Seth Murphy September 12, 2016 at 6:00 am
Mariano Rivera, GOAT!!

Tweet @ me!!! @Seth_Murphy8
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Mark Juffey September 12, 2016 at 6:03 am
Whitey Ford
@Mjuffey
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Christopher Ricci September 12, 2016 at 9:12 am
Andy pettitte
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matt rivers September 12, 2016 at 9:28 am
Babe Ruth on the mound and in the box. Only since Sandman was a reliever or hed be the obvious choice. @mriverscards
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Dedric Leboeuf September 12, 2016 at 9:48 am
The greatest Yankee pitcher I ever got to watch live was Randy Johnson. The fastball, the look, the nickname, he had it all.

@dedricl
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AJ Zapanta September 12, 2016 at 4:41 pm
For me its Mariano Rivera.
@SiManoy (Twitter)
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Charles Fergie September 12, 2016 at 5:44 pm
Paul O'Neill gave 100% everyday!
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