@thehappycollector: Terry “Hulk Hogan” Bollea, the 71-year-old wrestling legend best known for his time in WWE and NWA, has passed away from cardiac arrest at his home in Clearwater, Florida. Hogan was one of the most iconic and influential wrestlers of all time, becoming a household name in the 1980s and helping revive what was then a struggling WWF, now known as WWE. He started wrestling in the 1970s, but it was the mid-80s where his career truly exploded, turning him into a pop culture phenomenon. If you’re not a wrestling fan, you might not know that Hogan has a 1985 Topps and O-Pee-Chee trading card that many consider his rookie card. High-grade versions can sell for hundreds, but it’s still possible to find a low-grade raw version for your collection without breaking the bank. There’s ongoing debate among collectors about whether his true rookie card is the 1985 Topps or the 1982 Wrestling All Stars Series A #2 card—especially the BGS 8 Beckett-graded versions. I’ll leave that debate to the purists in the hobby. Later in life, Hogan faced criticism for some highly controversial statements that cast a shadow over his public image. Whether those controversies will ultimately impact his legacy remains to be seen. #SportsCards #HulkHogan #Wrestling #NWA #WWE #WrestlingCards #WhoDoYouCollect #TheHobby ##TheHappyCollector##CardCollector

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