From Aparicio to Zimmer, they come to add their signature to whatever fans bring to the table.
News, Notes and Photos from the 2011 National Sports Collectors Convention
August 5, 2011 By
A wild and wacky start to what’s already been an active, eventful affair.
Seeing Baseball History Through its Memorabilia
May 26, 2010 By
A former auction company executive will share her observations with fans via some rare and unique pieces of baseball history.
Hall of Fame Opens Historic Yankees Photo Exhibit
May 6, 2010 By
The Baseball Hall of Fame’s Pinstripe Pictures captures 100 years of Yankees history through AP photographs
Hockey Hall Expanding To Make Way for Memorabilia
May 3, 2010 By
Some changes at the Hockey Hall of Fame.
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.
Five Underrated 1980s Football Rookie Cards
April 23, 2010 By
Five mint condition, long-retired Hall of Fame studs you can buy for the price of a game ticket.
Stars, Not Sets are Kendrick’s Motivation
April 23, 2010 By
You won’t find him sorting stacks of commons, but you will find him on the hunt for some of the best baseball cards in existence.
Aaron Home & Museum Dedicated in Mobile
April 15, 2010 By
Hank Aaron has taken on Lincoln-like status in his hometown.
1965 Packers Signed Game Ball Now in Hall
April 8, 2010 By
A virtually untouched game ball from the 1965 NFL champion Green Bay Packers–signed by at least three dozen players–was donated to the team’s Hall of Fame to avoid a potential family tussle.
Delaware Card Show Draws Collectors
February 2, 2010 By
A little activity synopsis and ‘state of the hobby report’ for a weekend gathering in Newark, DE.
1949 Leaf Set Confounded Collectors
August 18, 2009 By
It’s a vintage set full of superstars, Hall of Famers and short prints–but 60 years after they came out of wax packs, the 1949 Leaf baseball cards are still a little confusing.
Link to Babe passed with Auker
August 6, 2006 By
Eldon Auker was the last living person to have faced Babe Ruth.
Grey Flannel lines up Hoop Hall auction
August 6, 2006 By
The latest trend of marrying sports museums and events to memorabilia auctions continues.
He built it..and they’re still coming
August 6, 2006 By
Pro football Hall of Fame architect tells how Canton scored the coup
Baseball Hall of Fame treasures not taken lightly
July 30, 2006 By
As Bruce Sutter picks up his plaque, we go inside the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown to learn a little more about those pieces that don’t wind up in the hands of collectors.
What were they thinking?
July 21, 2006 By
Tucked in the deep recesses of the hobby are some strange cards that somehow made their way to print.
Use a Baseball Hall of Famer to mail your bills
July 16, 2006 By
The Postal Service releases a collection of 39-cent baseball stamps. Please don’t ask the clerk for a "quantity discount".
