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1954 Clemente Winter League Contract, Ruth, Young Autos Part of Auction

Sporting News questionnaire Cy Young autograph

A 1954 Puerto Rican Winter League contract signed by a 20-year-old Roberto Clemente is among 700 lots up for bid at Iconic Memorabilia. Babe Ruth autographs, a Sporting News baseball questionnaire filled out by Cy Young…and a pair of John Lennon’s old specs are also on the block.

ePlate Visa, Upper Deck Can Turn Shopping into Exclusive Cards

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Now, this could make holiday shopping a little more fun. Using a new, high tech credit card can send digital sports cards to your phone–and if you shop enough, some exclusive cards from Upper Deck you can hold in your hand.

Exquisite Basketball Returning Sans NBA License

Penny Hardaway Exquisite patch card 2011-12

Look for college photos and five autographs inside 2011-12 Upper Deck Exquisite Basketball boxes, due out next month.

What’s Hot: Fleer Retro – Who Says You Can’t Go Home?

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Mike Fruitman says Upper Deck has found a time machine with 2011-12 Fleer Retro Basketball with prices on the rise thanks to Michael Jordan and co.

Card Company Online Buzz

Topps launches a new product and shows off more Bryce Harper, who was doing a little showing off himself. Panini shows off some Father’s Day football cards and a Michael Jordan freak in Mexico courtesy of Upper Deck.

LeBron vs MJ: No Contest in Memorabilia Market

Recent events may keep Michael Jordan atop the hoops collector’s list for the foreseeable future.

Drive the Lane in Michael Jordan’s Car

Michael Jordan Mercedes

Want a really unique item for your Michael Jordan collection?

Signed NBA Collage Will Aid Retired Players

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A framed display featuring the autographs and images of sixty NBA legends is being sold to benefit former players in need of financial help.

James Has Been Big Business in Cleveland

LeBron James autogfraphed card

LeBron James has kept Cleveland dealers busy selling cards and autographs.

Jordan Fan’s Collection Multiplies Through the Years

Jordan jerseys

A local TV station comes away impressed with the Michael Jordan collection of a Denver P.E. teacher.

Upper Deck Launches First College Basketball Card Set

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Upper Deck’s new frontier includes a basketball card issue featuring players in their pre-professional days.

Memory Lane Ready to Launch Spring Auction

1955 Bowman graded set in boxes

High-grade vintage stars and sets from all sports go on the auction block later this week.

Prominent Cuts Leans on Sports, Hollywood, Politics

Prominent Cuts George Mikan

Upper Deck’s hybrid autograph memorabilia card product is on the market.

Best Rookie Cards of 1970s College Hoop Heroes

1972-73 Austin Carr

An ode to the rookie cards of college basketball legends from the pre-dunk, pre-three point era.

Champ’s Hockey Runs Gamut

Champ's Sidney Crosby autograph card

Upper Deck’s quirky Champ’s set returns with history, pre-history and even a little hockey thrown in.

Collectors Abroad: Web, Shows Forge Friendships

Living in Germany and being a card collector is a lot easier thanks to the efforts of a group that provides an online gathering place and even a long history of card shows.

Michael Jordan Rookie Cards Now a Bargain?

He’s no longer playing, but is that any reason for the 1986-87 Fleer card to trade at its current level?

1986-87 Fleer Basketball Set More Than Just Jordan

Michael Jordan’s induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame puts the focus squarely on his rookie card again, but he’s not the only card worth having.

Babe Ruth Rookie Card Fetches $517,000

It may have been a T206 Honus Wagner weekend–but the ‘Holy Grail’ was bested by the Bambino as two major catalog sales closed.

Ultimate Michael Jordan Card Collection on Display

He’s been retired for awhile now, but Michael Jordan is still the king of hoops…and basketball memorabilia. One website is offering a unique Jordan experience including images of some of MJ’s most valuable and highest graded basketball cards.