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Sports Memorabilia Guide: Relic, Jersey, Autograph, and Serial-Numbered Card Picks

A practical sports memorabilia comparison for collectors choosing among UFC relic, NCAA autograph, MLB jersey, and WWE/UFC serial-numbered autograph cards.

Last updated Jul 21

Choosing sports memorabilia often comes down to what kind of collecting story you want: a relic piece, a hard-signed autograph, a numbered jersey card, or a serial-numbered autograph tied to a well-known combat-sports name. The four cards here sit far apart in price, with the lowest listed option 98% below the highest, so the right pick depends less on one universal "best" card and more on whether your priority is entry cost, autograph appeal, player focus, league fit, or numbered-card scarcity.

Quick take

  • Most accessible UFC relic: 2011 Topps UFC Title Shot - Fighter Relics Chris Leben #FR-CL (MEM, with UFC, Topps, memorabilia, insert, and non-autographed details.
  • Autograph-focused NCAA choice: OHIO STATE NATIONAL CHAMPIONS TREVEYON HENDERSON AUTO COLLECTORSXT ART COA SWAU, with hard-signed autograph wording and NCAA connection.
  • Baseball memorabilia angle: 2004 SKYBOX JERSEY GRAPHICS ALEX RODRIGUEZ GAME USED JERSEY BLUE 34/250, built around a game-used jersey theme and a 34/250 title detail.
  • Highest-intensity combat-sports pick: 2022 Panini Prizm MOJO Auto /25 Brock Lesnar WWE UFC, pairing Brock Lesnar, WWE/UFC wording, Mojo Prizm, autograph wording, and serial-numbered features.

Listed price comparison

ProductListed pricePrice position
2011 Topps UFC Title Shot - Fighter Relics Chris Leben #FR-CL (MEMUSD 4.00
2004 SKYBOX JERSEY GRAPHICS ALEX RODRIGUEZ GAME USED JERSEY BLUE 34/250USD 19.99
OHIO STATE NATIONAL CHAMPIONS TREVEYON HENDERSON AUTO COLLECTORSXT ART COA SWAUUSD 38.15
2022 Panini Prizm MOJO Auto /25 Brock Lesnar WWE UFCUSD 225.00

The spread is the main shopping clue. Three cards sit close to the low end of the range, while the Brock Lesnar Panini Prizm card stands alone at the top. That does not make it the automatic pick for every collector; it simply means you should be buying it for its specific combination of autograph, serial-numbered, Mojo Prizm, WWE, UFC, and Brock Lesnar appeal rather than treating it as interchangeable with the lower-priced memorabilia cards.

Decision matrix

Collector priorityBest matchWhy it fits
Lowest entry point into this group2011 Topps UFC Title Shot - Fighter Relics Chris Leben #FR-CL (MEMIt is the lowest listed price and carries UFC, Fighter Relics, Topps, insert, and memorabilia wording.
Hard-signed autograph focusOHIO STATE NATIONAL CHAMPIONS TREVEYON HENDERSON AUTO COLLECTORSXT ART COA SWAUIt is marked autographed, with autograph format listed as hard signed and a Treveyon Henderson card name.
MLB jersey memorabilia theme2004 SKYBOX JERSEY GRAPHICS ALEX RODRIGUEZ GAME USED JERSEY BLUE 34/250The title centers on Alex Rodriguez and game-used jersey wording, with short print and memorabilia features.
Combat-sports crossover and serial-numbered appeal2022 Panini Prizm MOJO Auto /25 Brock Lesnar WWE UFCIt combines Brock Lesnar, WWE, UFC, Mojo Prizm, autograph wording, and serial-numbered features.
Non-autographed memorabilia card2011 Topps UFC Title Shot - Fighter Relics Chris Leben #FR-CL (MEM or 2004 SKYBOX JERSEY GRAPHICS ALEX RODRIGUEZ GAME USED JERSEY BLUE 34/250Both are marked not autographed and emphasize memorabilia rather than signature collecting.

Concise product notes

2011 Topps UFC Title Shot - Fighter Relics Chris Leben #FR-CL (MEM

This is the simplest way into the group if your collection is centered on UFC memorabilia rather than autograph chasing. The appeal is clear: it is a Topps UFC Title Shot Fighter Relics card for Chris Leben, card number FR-CL, with insert and memorabilia features and a standard card size. It is also marked near mint or better and ungraded, which may suit collectors who prefer raw cards. The limitation is just as clear: it is not autographed, so anyone looking specifically for a signed card should move toward the Treveyon Henderson or Brock Lesnar options instead. Its listed price is USD 4.00.

OHIO STATE NATIONAL CHAMPIONS TREVEYON HENDERSON AUTO COLLECTORSXT ART COA SWAU

The Henderson card is the autograph-led choice, especially for a collector who wants Ohio State and NCAA subject matter rather than UFC, WWE, or MLB memorabilia. Its hard-signed autograph format gives it a different collecting purpose from the non-autographed relic and jersey cards, and the title's Ohio State National Champions wording makes the theme very direct. The features include limited edition and memorabilia, while the card name points to Treveyon Henderson. The tradeoff is that it is ungraded, and its collecting appeal is narrower if your focus is not NCAA football or Ohio State. Its listed price is USD 38.15.

2004 SKYBOX JERSEY GRAPHICS ALEX RODRIGUEZ GAME USED JERSEY BLUE 34/250

This Alex Rodriguez SkyBox card is the baseball memorabilia pick, with the title putting the game-used jersey element front and center. The 34/250 wording in the title gives numbered-card collectors a concrete print-run hook, and the attributes include insert, memorabilia, and short print. It is also marked not autographed, so the attraction is the jersey theme rather than a signature. That makes it a better fit for MLB or Alex Rodriguez collectors than for shoppers who want an auto card. It is ungraded and listed with near mint card condition, with a listed price of USD 19.99.

2022 Panini Prizm MOJO Auto /25 Brock Lesnar WWE UFC

The Brock Lesnar card is the most specialized and highest-priced choice in this comparison. It suits a collector who specifically wants the combination of Brock Lesnar, WWE, UFC wording, Panini Prizm, Mojo Prizm, autograph wording, and serial-numbered features. The /25 title detail and serial-numbered feature make it stand apart from the lower-priced cards, which are more conventional relic or jersey memorabilia entries. The limitation is the commitment required: it is far above the rest of the group, and it is listed as ungraded. For collectors who do not need Lesnar, Mojo Prizm, or an auto, the lower-priced memorabilia cards may be more practical. Its listed price is USD 225.00.

Final recommendation

For most shoppers comparing these four sports memorabilia choices, start by deciding whether the card needs to be autographed. If the answer is no, the 2011 Topps UFC Title Shot Chris Leben relic is the easiest entry because it is the lowest listed price in the group and still carries UFC, Topps, insert, and memorabilia details. If you prefer baseball over combat sports, the 2004 SkyBox Alex Rodriguez card is the better non-autographed fit because the title centers on a game-used jersey and the 34/250 detail.

If an autograph is the point of the purchase, choose between the Henderson and Lesnar cards by subject and intensity. The Treveyon Henderson card is the more approachable autograph selection, with hard-signed wording and NCAA ties. The Brock Lesnar Panini Prizm Mojo Auto is the standout for a collector who wants the top-end card here and is specifically drawn to Brock Lesnar, WWE/UFC wording, /25 numbering, and serial-numbered features. In short: Chris Leben for low-cost UFC relic collecting, Alex Rodriguez for MLB jersey memorabilia, Treveyon Henderson for a hard-signed NCAA autograph, and Brock Lesnar for the most concentrated serial-numbered autograph option.

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