Collecting HOF Rookies

On this episode Jake & Dom continue there series going around the diamond discussing the future of each position for the HOF! Blind resumes, disagreements, and predictions ensue for a stretch. But don't let us have all the fun, comment below your thoughts on which 2nd Baseman currently outside the Hall deserve to be looked at through a different lens going forward as the transition towards peak performance takes center stage!

On this addition of Cracking Cooperstown Jake and Dom are joined by Chris of @hall-of-fame-pullers1058 who shares his story on collecting Hall of Fame autographs. And gives YOU the tools and tips needed to send out to your favorite players!But don't let us have all the fun comment below your autograph stories and questions and we will get to them!

Welcome back to Cracking Cooperstown. On this edition Jake & Dom share their reactions to the Contemporary Era Committee results and cover the wide open 2026 BBWAA HOF Ballot and who would get their votes! But don't let us have all the fun comment below with your thoughts and personal ballots or reach out to us on Instagram Jake: @legendsneverdoercollection & Dom @stavensportscards to continue the discourse!Jake's 2025 Ballot:BeltranJonesHernandezBuerhleHamelsVizquelDom's 2025 Ballot:BeltranJonesAbreuHunterK-Rod

You thought we forgot didn't you? Last but not least we bring you a Cracking Cooperstown staple analyzing our 40 Active HOFer lists but this time working together to fit them into tiers! Let us know where you agree with us and where you think we missed in the comments. And if you want to dig deeper into the collecting end of this, hit us up on instagram:  ⁨@LegendsNeverDieCollection⁩  and  ⁨@stavensportscards⁩ 

On this addition of Cracking Cooperstown Jake & Dom are joined by HOF autograph expert Bill from  @billthehofcollector4525  as they try to wrap their heads around how the newest rule changes for these era committees will impact the results of the 2026 Contemporary Era ballot. We came together and ranked all 8 candidates in terms of likelihood they get elected! But don't let us have all the fun comment below with your thoughts on who you think will be elected December 7th. And reach out to us on Instagram with who you'd like to see join us next; Jake: @legendsneverdiecollection Dom: @stavensportscards

On this emergency addition of Cracking Cooperstown Jake & Dom breakdown Robert Manfred's decision to reinstate Pete Rose, Shoeless Joe Jackson, and all deceased members on the ineligible list. And discuss what this means for the Baseball Hall of Fame. Don't let us have all the fun comment your thoughts below or reach out to us on Instagram; Jake: @legendsneverdiecollection Dom: @stavensportscardsListen to the show:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4eLNb6Hxc9HRJt9f9yEDrZ?si=8db9b0741ffe4919Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cracking-cooperstown/id1698801640

On this addition of Cracking Cooperstown Jake & Dom are finally joined by friend of program @LouRokTV  . They discuss rookie HOF rookie card collecting, strategies, and take you on a journey through the history of the game and cardboard from 1948 through the turn of the century. But don't let us have all the fun comment below with your personal favorite HOF rookie cards and how you like to collect them. And reach out to us on Instagram with who you'd like to see join us next; Jake: @legendsneverdiecollection Dom: @stavensportscardsListen to the show:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4eLNb6Hxc9HRJt9f9yEDrZ?si=8db9b0741ffe4919Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cracking-cooperstown/id1698801640

Welcome back to Cracking Cooperstown. On this edition Jake & Dom build deep dive into the 2025 BBWAA HOF Ballot and who would get their votes! But don't let us have all the fun comment below with your thoughts and personal ballots or reach out to us on Instagram Jake: @legendsneverdoercollection & Dom @stavensportscards to continue the discourse!Jake's 2025 Ballot:IchiroSabathiaBeltranJonesHernandezBuerhleVizquelDom's 2025 BallotIchiroSabathiaBeltranJonesAbreuHUNTER :(

Nov 25, 2024: On this addition of Cracking Cooperstown Jake & Dom are joined by HOF autograph expert Frank from @baseballHOFautographs as they break down the 2025 Classic Era ballot. We came together and ranked all 8 candidates in terms of likelihood they get elected! But don't let us have all the fun comment below with your thoughts on who you think will be elected December 8th. And reach out to us on Instagram with who you'd like to see join us next; Jake: @legendsneverdiecollection Dom: @stavensportscards

Sep 24, 2024: Welcome back to Cracking Cooperstown. On this edition Jake & Dom build off their discussion in episode 6 discussing what the future holds for electing Pitchers into the HOF! But don't let us have all the fun comment below with your thoughts on what the new threshold for the mound magicians should be or reach out to us on Instagram Jake: @legendsneverdoercollection & Dom @stavensportscards to continue the discourse!