The family of a man who ran the Jefferson Hotel in St. Louis during the first part of the 20th century has consigned a group of rare autographed baseballs he collected to the upcoming Louisville Slugger Auction.
Tips for Making Your Sports Memorabilia Display Stand Out
August 26, 2012 By
An interior decorating pro offers some ideas for showcasing your sports memorabilia collection and we get ten tips for building a meaningful display.
Fake Babe Ruth Signed Ball Scheme Draws Prison Sentence
February 14, 2012 By
A Florida man is sentenced for a string of pawn shop ripoffs involving fake Babe Ruth autographed baseballs.
Randy Kaplan’s World Leaders Signed Baseball Collection
January 27, 2012 By
Among the items in a New York man’s sports memorabilia stash is a crazy collection of baseballs signed by world leaders…with interesting stories behind them.
Dentist’s Stuff Stolen; Crooks Try Selling it Back to Him
January 12, 2012 By
Two men are in jail after calling a Florida dentist and trying to extort a ransom for his stolen signed baseballs.
Somewhere his former patient, George Steinbrenner, is smiling.
Autograph Seekers Chase White House Seekers
January 9, 2012 By
Among the hottest targets for autograph seekers? Presidential candidates.
Editor’s Blog: News and Notes from the Courts to the Cops
December 13, 2011 By
A delay in court proceedings involving two jersey dealers charged with fraud, a theft in Georgia, and a happy ending for some stolen stuff.
Topps Teasing 2012 Gold Rush Promotion
December 9, 2011 By
Topps is counting on hobby stores to help promote its 2012 Gold Rush promotion–whatever it may be.
Beckett, Spence Now Authenticating, Encapsulating Signed Baseballs
November 4, 2011 By
JSA, Beckett and Balldome are all partners in a new venture to authenticate and encapsulate autographed baseballs.
Autographed Baseball Collection Just Part of ‘Little Cooperstown’
October 20, 2011 By
A look inside the massive stash of autographed baseballs owned by Dennis Schrader, stored inside a room best described as a bunker.
Was Doc’s Sports Collection Acquired With Drug Money?
October 18, 2011 By
A Windsor doctor owned a great collection of sports memorabilia, but he’s now facing charges over dozens of prescriptions he wrote–and picked up.
Another Pawn Shop Falls Victim to Fake Ruth Baseball Con
June 23, 2011 By
Someone is making a killing trying to sell phony Babe Ruth baseballs to Florida pawn shops…but no one seems to be able to catch the crook.
Albert Pujols Autographed Baseballs, Photos Still a Bargain?
June 6, 2011 By
All that talk about Albert Pujols having a “down year”? Pretty much gone after two huge homers. With about ten more years left in his career, he could be a steal–even at today’s prices.
Dual Signed Ruth-Gehrig Ball Tops Auction
June 6, 2011 By
The Babe’s John Henry continues to command attention, as evidenced by Huggins & Scott’s latest auction.
Brother vs Brother in Fight Over Huge Autographed Baseball Collection
May 18, 2011 By
The sons of a former investor in the Chicago White Sox are in a dispute about a big collection of signed baseballs left by their father.
Fake Autographs Turn into Real Help for Baseball Charity
September 23, 2010 By
How 2,000 phony autographed baseballs are about to make a big difference for kids baseball around the world.
Ten Underrated Sports Collectibles
September 21, 2010 By
Where can you get the most bang for your sports geek dollar?
Louisville Man’s Collection Hard to Beat
July 16, 2010 By
Dave King’s determination has helped build one of the best sports collections around.
Baseballs Signed by Hall of Famers Still Focus for Many
April 28, 2010 By
The single-signed ball is still the bomb for most collectors.
Huge Vintage Baseball Memorabilia Exhibit
October 2, 2009 By
A Florida museum’s impressive hoard of baseball treasures goes on public display this week.
