We reflect on the recent passing of Willie Mays and discuss who now holds the title of the greatest living baseball player, with names like Sandy Koufax, Barry Bonds, Ken Griffey Jr., and Ricky Henderson featuring prominently. The conversation dives into the impact of advanced metrics on baseball history, the ethics surrounding sports memorabilia pricing following an athlete's death, and the dynamics of buying and selling at major events like the National Sports Collectors Convention. 

 

00:00 The Greatest Living Ball Player Debate

00:42 Barry Bonds: The Controversial Choice

02:54 The Influence of Advanced Metrics

03:50 The Hobby's Evolution: Griffey Jr. vs. Bonds

07:05 The Ethics of Card Pricing

08:42 National Card Show Strategies

13:09 Cleveland National: Expectations and Logistics