A photo depicting three well-known future Negro Leaguers proved to be a major drawing card at auction.
2011 Topps Pro Debut Sneak Peek
February 4, 2011 By
Topps will issue just one series of its Pro Debut minor league set this year.
Angels Using Special Game Balls in 2011
January 19, 2011 By
Game used collectors will have a new baseball to chase next season.
Cardinals Winter Warm Up Includes Show, Autos, Game Used Gear
January 12, 2011 By
One of baseball’s most collector-oriented fan fests returns this weekend with Cardinals’ Winter Warm Up 2011.
Goalie Who Lived Dream Part of Hockey Card Set
January 12, 2011 By
Tom Fenton, an amateur goalie called into brief service for the Phoenix Coyotes last month, is getting his own hockey card.
In the Game Heroes and Prospects Will Feature Potential Top NHL Draft Picks
December 21, 2010 By
In The Game will continue its celebration of 100 years of hockey card collecting with the January release of its traditional Heroes and Prospects set.
MLB Authentication is Big Business
December 20, 2010 By
Big league games are now virtual authentication factories, with each item used between the lines treated as a commodity.
Gibson Still Amazed at Auction Results
December 9, 2010 By
The auction of Kirk Gibson’s 1988 MVP and World Series gear means good things for his foundation.
Kevin Durant Becoming NBA, Hobby Star
November 23, 2010 By
He’s doing everything right, doing it in the NBA’s newest market and keeping modern basketball cards on the radar.
Sosa’s Corked Bat Bought by Harry Caray’s Restaurant
November 4, 2010 By
The corked bat used by Sammy Sosa in a game will join several other famous–and infamous–Chicago sports artifacts.
MLB Authenticators Busy in Post-Season
October 29, 2010 By
What’s being tagged in this year’s World Series? A better question…what isn’t?
1953 Mantle Jersey: From Halloween Costume to Valuable Relic
October 28, 2010 By
Rick Moore’s long-ago tryout with the Yankees turned out OK after all.
Babe Ruth Signed Baseball Perks Up Auction But…
October 20, 2010 By
An estate sale in Minnesota featured a decades-old baseball autographed by Babe Ruth. That part is true. The rest of the story…maybe not.
Rare Piece of Presidential Baseball Memorabilia Emerges
October 14, 2010 By
A 95-year-old trinket connects Woodrow Wilson and the Federal League
What’s That Magic Johnson Autograph Doing on My Jordan Swagerty Card?
October 13, 2010 By
Sticker autograph haters have one more reason to bray after an embarrassing swap in 2010 Donruss Elite Extra Edition has put Magic Johnson’s signature on a baseball draftee’s card.
eBay Jammed With Halladay No-Hitter Tickets, Etc.
October 13, 2010 By
Roy Halladay’s playoff no-hitter made history and there is no shortage of sellers willing to cash in.
NorCal Collectors Love the History
September 20, 2010 By
Three collectors profiled in a newspaper feature say they love the history behind their items.
PSA Says Personalized Holders Selling Well
September 17, 2010 By
It doesn’t have to come out of a wax pack to be put in a PSA holder.
Artest Will Auction Championship Ring for Charity
September 10, 2010 By
He’s transformed his image and now Ron Artest is hoping to transform some kids’ lives.
Next Year’s Draft Picks in This Year’s Baseball Cards
September 1, 2010 By
Members of Team USA have pre-rookie cards in several Topps products.
