Many collectors have a “centerpiece” of their collection. Something they build around, a favorite card, a nostalgic collectible that has been passed down, etc. If you are interested in some interested reading about what and why from many of the card bloggers out there, you should check out this “blog bat around“. There are many interesting submissions including those with “centerpieces” from Kirby Puckett, George Brett, Sammy Strand, Willie Stargell, Jose Canseco, and many more.