More than 300 items from the collection of New York Yankees great Don Larsen are on the auction block via Steiner Sports but they're not all glorious tributes to the man who pitched a perfect game in the World Series.

Some include some real talk -- like this letter to Larsen from former Kansas City Athletics General Manager Frank Lane.

Larsen, of course, went on to pitch into the 1967 season before retiring at age 37.

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The newest Topps Now team set is all about The Tribe.

With the Cleveland Indians clinching the American League Central title last night, Topps has unveiled a new take on its real-time baseball card program with another team set.

The Indians are the fifth postseason-bound team to get a set released as an extended part of the program with the sets costing $49.99.

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After a delayed arrival due to a packaging issue, this year's edition of Triple Threads is here on Wednesday and 2016 Topps Triple Threads will include plenty of the high-end creations that we've come to expect in the line.

It will be a show to see what starts popping out of packs tomorrow, but Topps (and a few early breakers) have given us a glimpse at what's to come.

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The clock is ticking down to the arrival of from 2015-16 Panini Flawless, which will pack plenty of high-end material into its pricey briefcases.

Just how much? Well, Panini America offered us a glimpse at what's possible today.

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The Blowout Cards Forums are where thousands of collectors converge daily to discuss, well, a little bit of everything. Here are five threads about collecting and more that you should check out right now.

What's Buzzing Today: Jose Fernandez, Arnold Palmer, Heritage High Number and "sensitive" baseball players.

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Topps has the Garbage Pail Kids on the Presidential debates and their verdict is in.

It's a "Disgrace to the White House."

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It's a simple piece of memorabilia, but it's one that's part of a collection lasting more than 60 years.

It's the cover of Sports Illustrated and Arnold Palmer graces the cover of the latest issue.

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The newest Topps Now team set is now here.

With the Los Angeles Dodgers clinching the National League West title last night, Topps has unveiled a new take on its real-time baseball card program with another team set.

The Dodgers are the fourth postseason-bound squad to get a team set released as an extended part of the program with the sets costing $49.99.

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It's time for some gems.

Panini America's latest lineup in its high-end real-time cardboard program and the 2016-17 Panini Eternal set arrived Monday with something different for the line but one of the newest members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

They're gem cards of Green Bay Packers great Brett Favre.

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The Blowout Cards Forums are where thousands of collectors converge daily to discuss, well, a little bit of everything. Here are five threads about collecting and more that you should check out right now.

What's Buzzing Today: Jose Fernandez reactions, Carson Wentz's start, Pro Set & more.

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Six catches, 205 yards and two touchdowns. That was the stat line for Detroit Lions receiver Marvin Jones Jr. on Sunday during a 34-27 loss to the Green Bay Packers.

How good was that career night? As a rookie with the Bengals in 2012, it took him 11 games and 18 catches to total 201 yards -- and he only had one touchdown back then. Even last season he had just 816 yards receiving on 65 catches. (Welcome to Detroit.)

Seemingly out of nowhere, he has back-to-back 100-yard games -- that should be good for his cardboard, which is pretty plentiful from that rookie season.

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Keep reading for more guys who generated some buzz on the field this week.

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"Arnie's Army" is in mourning this evening.

Golf icon Arnold Palmer has died at age 87, leaving behind a legendary career and countless fans along with decades of memorabilia and memories. He's heavily credited with helping the sport grow on television, for his personable demeanor, his countless businesses and, of course, his performances against rivals.

“We loved him with a mythic American joy,” his biographer, James Dodson, told GolfWeek. “He represented everything that is great about golf. The friendship, the fellowship, the laughter, the impossibility of golf, the sudden rapture moment that brings you back, a moment that you never forget, that’s Arnold Palmer in spades. He’s the defining figure in golf.”

He won seven majors and 62 tournaments in his career and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2004 -- and even that can be found among his trading cards.

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Philadelphia Eagles QB Carson Wentz is among the hottest rookies on cardboard today -- if not the hottest -- but how do you see him faring on the field?

His first two opponents -- the Browns and the Bears -- may not have been as stout as people expected, but in the first half of play on Sunday against the Steelers, he was 18-for-25 for 183 yards and a touchdown. And, just now, he just added a 73-yard touchdown early in the third quarter, making a good start look even better.

And that means we have a couple questions for you collectors out there ...

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The newest Topps Now team set is now here.

With the Washington Nationals clinching the National League East crown last night, Topps has unveiled a new take on its real-time baseball card program with another team set.

The Nationals are the third postseason team to get a team set released as an extended part of the program with the sets costing $49.99.

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From time to time, Buzz will break a box of something and post the results here. Like this and want to see more? Or maybe there's a box you'd want to see busted? Send Buzz an email at BlowoutBuzz@blowoutcards.com.

The box: 2016 Topps Heritage High Number baseball cards (blaster box)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com

Packs per box: 8
Cards per pack: 9
Cards in this box: 72
Base set completion: 
63 of 200 (32 percent)
Duplicates: 0

Notables on base cards – Matt Wieters, Tim Lincecum, Adam Wainwright

Rookie Cards (15) – Julio Urias, Willson Contreras, A.J. Reed, Jameson Taillon, Tyrell Jenkins, Joey Rickard, Johnny Barbato, Shawn Mortimando, Ji-Man Choi, Pat Dean, Mike Clevenger, Michael Fulmer, Keon Broxton, Tommy Joseph, Taylor Motter

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The Blowout Cards Forums are where thousands of collectors converge daily to discuss, well, a little bit of everything. Here are five threads about collecting and more that you should check out right now.

What's Buzzing Today: Collectors react to Jose Fernandez, "Pitch," Trey Mancini and impressive breaks.

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Call it Topps Now With a Twist ... Part II.

With the Texas Rangers clinching the American League West last night, Topps has unveiled a new take on its real-time baseball card program with its second team set offering.

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The Blowout Cards Forums are where thousands of collectors converge daily to discuss, well, a little bit of everything. Here are five threads about collecting and more that you should check out right now.

What's Buzzing Today: Nothing but breaks.

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It's a Panini Eternal tribute.

Panini America's high-end real-time cardboard program has added a twist today with the start of a 20-week 2016-17 Panini Eternal Kobe Bryant tribute set.

"Each card will honor one season from Bryant’s decorated two-decade career and many will feature game-worn material, precious gems or autographs," read a statement from the company. A new card will launch every Friday.

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NASCAR's Chase for the Sprint Cup is here -- and so are its trading cards.

Panini America launched the 2016 Panini Instant NASCAR set on Friday afternoon with a card for the winner of the first chase in the postseason, Martin Truex Jr.

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More than 2 million cards from past Topps releases will be inserted into packs of baseball cards in 2017 as part of a massive buyback program.

It's the 2017 Topps Rediscover Ultimate Card Giveaway.

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Topps is giving collectors a shot at more cardboard with a bonus pack promotion coinciding with pre-orders of 2017 Topps Series 1 baseball cards.

What's in the packs? A Chromed take on 1987 Topps with today's MLB veterans, rookies and retired stars -- and with autographs and parallels inside, too.

How will Blowout Cards handle these? Keep reading ...

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What: 2016 Historic Autographs Originals baseball -- The 1970s
Arrives: Oct. 26
Box basics: Four PSA/DNA authenticated autograph card displays per box (10 boxes per case)

What's buzz-worthy: Historic Autographs revisits the 1970s with a new product that will be limited to just 400 total boxes with some surprises from that decade.

See a gallery and more ... below.

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What: 2016-17 Panini Court Kings basketball cards
Arrives: Nov. 23
Box basics: One autograph and one memorabilia card per 10-card box (16 boxes per case)

What's buzz-worthy: Court Kings is back with a simple approach that packs the artistry of the game on a variety of cards inside every box.

Keep reading for more info and a full gallery of images released so far.

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What: Decision 2016 Series 2 trading cards
Arrives: Oct. 21
Box basics: Two hits in every 30-card box (16 boxes per case via four inners).

What's buzz-worthy: The drama of the presidential race between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump returns to cardboard once again as a hobby-only release that includes a one-pack box and an autograph in every four-box inner case. The kicker? No more than 150 overall cases will be made.

Keep reading for more and a gallery of images from the product.

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