Pokémon cards instead of an NFL career: Footballer earns enough money with trading cards

Pokemon cards are and will remain a nostalgic investment. At least a recent story reported by Kotaku would confirm this impression. finally has Blake Martinez, an NFL football player with the Las Vegas Raiders, announced his retirement this week. Martinez is actually only 28 years old. And it’s not injuries or a lack of playing quality that led to his decision, but Pokemon cards, among other things. Specifically, Martinez recently had a rare card for astounding $672,000 sold at auction. This isn’t the first, and most likely won’t be the last auction for any of his cards. And since this pastime is unlikely to result in broken bones, torn muscles, or multiple concussions, and it comes with certain financial benefits, the decision may seem understandable.

From hobby to business

In the meantime, Martinez has built up his own business around trading cards. He regularly shows new pack openings on Instagram, regularly collects and sells cards and seems to have found a passion here overall. “I decided to take this step away from my career to focus more on my family and future passions“Said Martinez in his resignation statement on Instagram.

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