Jason Vass has built one of the most incredible Ken Griffey Jr baseball card collections in the world, over 150,000 cards, plus rare memorabilia that spans decades of baseball history. But this story isn’t just about the scale of the collection. It’s about why it exists.
In this episode of I Collect, Jason walks us through his life’s work., From rows of 1989 Topps Traded rookies to rare refractors and one-of-a-kind pieces, every part of the collection reflects a single focus: Ken Griffey Jr. But behind that focus is something deeper.
Jason connected with Griffey not just as a player, but as a person. Griffey’s story of perseverance and growth resonated with him at a young age, and that connection shaped the way he approached collecting and life. What started as chasing cards became something more meaningful: structure, purpose, and a positive outlet through difficult moments.
Today, Jason doesn’t collect baseball cards for value or recognition. He collects what he loves. He organizes, ...