A shout out to past legends is what you’ll find in Panini Cooperstown 2013, set for release later this summer.
Players, Teams Hope to Raise Money for Tornado Victims via Auctions
May 21, 2013 By
Athletes and teams connected to the state of Oklahoma are stepping up to raise money for victims of the tornado that tore through the Moore area on Monday. The Houston Astros, whose top minor league affiliate is located in Oklahoma City, will sell game-worn jerseys at auction through its Astros Foundation. The popular “Jerseys Off [...]
Mel Ott Jersey, Mantle Contract, Pistol Pete Paraphernalia Going on Block
May 19, 2013 By
A Mel Ott jersey, a copy of a Mickey Mantle contract, items from Pete Maravich and Larry Holmes and a Masters Sunday Tiger Woods signed red polo shirt are among the items going up for bid next month via Grey Flannel Auctions.
Baseball Memorabilia: 25 Cool Ways to Collect
May 18, 2013 By
Looking for a collecting focus? A new focus? We’ve got your focus right here, pal.
Shawn Chaulk’s Wild Wayne Gretzky Collection Up for Bids Today
May 17, 2013 By
Today’s the day. The best Wayne Gretzky collection on the planet hits the auction block.
‘This is Our F-ing City Bats to Raise $ for Victims of Boston Blast
May 14, 2013 By
Red, white and blue bats with the famous words of David Ortiz following the terror attack in Boston last month are being sold for charity. Big Papi will sign them for a bigger donation.
Mantle Bat With Cork Pulled After Family Threatens Legal Action
May 13, 2013 By
The 1960s Mickey Mantle bat carrying a plug of cork in the barrel has been pulled offline as The Mick’s family lashes out at claims the bat was used in a game.
Your Stories: Mom’s Contributions to Card Collecting Obsession
May 12, 2013 By
In honor of Mother’s Day, we used our Facebook page Sunday to ask for your best stories about your mom’s contribution to your collecting pursuits. As usual, you didn’t disappoint. Within a few hours, nearly two dozen responses were posted. Many were quite touching. The overall feeling was that collectors’ moms have been, by and [...]
TTM Request to the Dalai Lama Puts Portland Law on Alert
May 9, 2013 By
An enterprising autograph hound sent a package to the Dalai Lama ahead of his visit to the University of Portland.
Phantastic Phillies Collection Gets TV Time
May 8, 2013 By
Robert Bradley’s collection of Phillies memorabilia goes back decades but is already a force to be reckoned with. The local Fox affiliate got a tour.
Rare Babe Ruth Movie Poster Uncovered, Consigned to Auction
May 6, 2013 By
A 1920s Babe Ruth movie poster, one of only two surviving examples, is coming to the All-Star FanFest Auction in New York this summer.
Auction Will Include Ali Items, Huge Baseball Memorabilia Collection of Former TV Producer
May 6, 2013 By
Julien’s Auctions will offer items from Harlan Werner’s Muhammad Ali collection, game-worn, game-used and autographed baseball memorabilia and the collection of Basketball Hall of Famer Elgin Baylor May 31 and June 1.
World’s Biggest Toronto Maple Leafs Collector Shows Off The Goods
May 3, 2013 By
Even if you’re not a hockey fan, any collector would appreciate the completeness, the quality and the history behind Mike Wilson’s Toronto Maple Leafs collection.
Around the Hobby: Cracker Jack Jackson Brings $101,000, Free NSCC Signers, Goodbye eGraphs, Upper Deck Settles with NFLPA Over Rookie Sigs
May 3, 2013 By
The Doctor makes a house call at the VIP party during this year’s NSCC, eGraphs says farewell and Upper Deck settles with NFL Players over unpaid royalties.
Corked Mickey Mantle Bat Coming to Auction
May 1, 2013 By
A corked Mickey Mantle bat from later in his career will be coming to Grey Flannel Auctions’ next catalog sale. Say it ain’t so!
Around the Hobby: Topps Leon Sandcastle, Panini Featured in ‘D’ Magazine, 1880 Spalding Guide, Cracker Jack Moments
April 30, 2013 By
Topps will make a Leon Sandcastle card, Panini is featured in a Dallas Magazine story, the hottest piece of memorabilia on eBay…and the first Cracker Jack moment video arrives ahead of the upcoming book on those classic 1914 and ’15 sets.
1960 Mickey Mantle Yankees Contract to Be Sold for Sandy Relief
April 28, 2013 By
Yankee Hall of Fame legend Mickey Mantle’s original signed contract for the 1960 season will go on the auction block with proceeds donated to the Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund, chaired by Mary Pat Christie, wife of New Jersey Governor Chris Christie. The announcement was made by Steiner Sports Memorabilia, and Danny Mantle, Mantle’s son. The on line Steiner “Ground-Breaking Auction” gets [...]
Found at Goodwill Store, Aaron Rodgers’ Infamous Draft Day Suit Goes on Auction Block
April 25, 2013 By
After slipping from what most felt would be an early selection in the 2005 NFL draft, Aaron Rodgers suit saw a lot of TV time. It wound up at a Green Bay Goodwill store.
Notebook: Wagner, Ruth Card Bidding, Elway Baseball Card, Kobe Bryant Auction
April 24, 2013 By
An update on the T206 Wagner and 1914 Baltimore News Ruth auctions, John Elway’s baseball cards, a Topps employee steps down, it looks like Kobe Bryant is selling off some stuff and a Topps employee is leaving.
Sheriff: Alert Neighbor Corrals Burglar With Newly Stolen Baseball Cards
April 24, 2013 By
A neighbor watched as law enforcement officers in Seattle say a duo tried to carry some vintage baseball cards from a house they’d just robbed.
