Police in Florida say they finally captured the man believed responsible for fooling nearly three dozen Florida pawn shops and other outlets into buying a phony Babe Ruth signed baseball with equally phony paperwork.
Baseball Hall of Fame’s 2011 Memorabilia Additions
August 17, 2011 By
Been adding to your collection? The Baseball Hall of Fame has.
Editor’s Blog: Thome’s HR Ball, Crime Blotter, Killer’s Stuff Sells, Ernie Johnson
August 16, 2011 By
A sports memorabilia collector gets shot in the rear by a robber, guns drawn at a Colorado shop, Killer Kowalski’s memorabilia on the block…and a nice story about Ernie Johnson Sr. and Jr.
Cy Young Jersey Brings $657,250 at Auction
August 5, 2011 By
Seven items brought bids of more than $100,000 in a Thursday night auction, topped by jerseys from two of baseball’s most important figures.
Editor’s Blog: Halper’s Son Speaks, X-Rated Photo Buy, Heisman Ring, The National…and More
July 29, 2011 By
Barry Halper’s son responds to criticism leveled at his father’s collection while we round the bases with a collection of stories to get you through the weekend.
Huge Brooklyn Dodgers Collection Goes on Block
July 26, 2011 By
From the earliest days of Brooklyn baseball until the sad farewell, Steve Ross’ collection includes dozens of high grade baseball cards, autographs and even a couple of Ebbets Field seats.
DiMaggio-Monroe Kiss Ball Story Dates to Hollywood Softball League
July 25, 2011 By
59 years ago, Joe D and Mickey Mantle played on the same World Series championship team but it’s not their autographs that really make one soon to be auctioned baseball unique.
Foul Ball From Jeter’s 3000th Hit At Bat Will Be Auctioned
July 20, 2011 By
The only foul ball hit into the stands during the at bat when Derek Jeter belted his 3000th hit is going on the auction block.
David Price Autographs Will Be Added to Jeter Marketing Blitz
July 14, 2011 By
You knew this was coming.
Lopez Will Get Topps Card, Tax Bill Paid
July 14, 2011 By
Some New York’s most well known sports enterprises are in love with Christian Lopez.
Fan Who Traded Jeter Ball for Memorabilia, Seats Could Owe Big Taxes
July 12, 2011 By
Being an incredibly generous fan may not mean Christian Lopez escapes some financial responsibilities.
Fan Who Landed Jeter’s 3000th Hit: Generous or Crazy?
July 11, 2011 By
The fan who wound up with Derek Jeter’s 3000th hit ball is apparently very confident in his future earnings potential.
Jeter’s 3,000th Hit Ball: What’s it Worth?
June 16, 2011 By
He’ll have to wait until July to continue the chase, but if Derek Jeter’s 3000th hit winds up in the stands, the sky’s the limit.
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.
Vintage Signed Baseballs Highlight Huggins & Scott Auction
May 20, 2011 By
High grade autographed baseballs featuring the likes of Ruth, Gehrig and Cobb are among the vintage treasures looking up from the latest major auction catalog.
Stolen Mantle Ball, Namath Haul, Bullish on CU
May 13, 2011 By
The Editor’s Blog tracks a stolen Mickey Mantle signed baseball, gets the goods on a good deed and a big thumbs up from a stock analyst for the parent company of PSA and PSA DNA.
Autograph Grading: Does the Number Matter?
May 11, 2011 By
The 1-10 scale that’s become such a huge part of sports card grading is a little harder to analyze in the world of autographs.
Memory Lane Auction Generates $1.2 Million
May 9, 2011 By
Both new and vintage sports memorabilia drew bidders in Memory Lane Inc.’s spring auction.
