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Baseball Card Defects: Worst to First

1953 Topps Satchel Paige

Looking to get the best grade for your collecting dollar? We’ve got some tips.

Long-Time Vintage Memorabilia Collection Will Be Sold

Brooklyns

Dave Chaffin has one of the best vintage sports memorabilia collections you’ll find in any restaurant. Now he says he’s selling it off to raise cash.

1952 Topps Mantle Price Trend Tough to Nail Down

It’s hard to pinpoint a trend when it comes to the hobby’s most popular post-WWII card, but we think we know what grades brings the best bang for your buck

Mantle’s Last Speech Unique Part of Current Auction

Mantle last speech

A dying Mick scratched out his most important speech on the back of a PGA event leaderboard.

2011 Topps Heritage Baseball Pays Homage to 1962 Topps “Woodies”

Topps Heritage Baseball Base Josh Hamilton

Wood grain borders are back in style next year on 2011 Topps Heritage

Fake Autographs Turn into Real Help for Baseball Charity

Charlie Conlon and Charlie Finley

How 2,000 phony autographed baseballs are about to make a big difference for kids baseball around the world.

Tennessee Doc Guilty; His Baseball Cards May Be Set Free

Dr. Ross Dubrule

A Tennessee doctor convicted of illegal distribution of prescription drugs may have his collection of old baseball cards confiscated by the government and put up for auction.

New to Market Babe Ruth Signed Photos Up for Bid

Babe Ruth signed photo to sister Mamie

Collectors are getting a chance to bid on some of The Babe’s family history through a group of signed family photos.

Ripken Contest Part of National Promotions

Cal Ripken

The Baltimore Sun and DACardWorld.com have teamed up to give Cal Ripken Jr away as a door prize at this year’s 31st National Sports Collectors Convention.

Big Georgia Burglary Nets Vintage Cards

They may not have known they were there, but burglars made off with some nice, old baseball cards in Dawgs country.

Vintage Cards Top Legendary Auction

1933 Goudey set

A complete, PSA graded 1933 Goudey set and several Sporting Life Cabinet cards topped the lots offered in Legendary Auctions’ spring auction.

Seeing Baseball History Through its Memorabilia

Leila Dunbar

A former auction company executive will share her observations with fans via some rare and unique pieces of baseball history.

How the Hall is Displaying the Kendrick Collection

Ultimate Collection

Our writer takes in the “Ultimate Set” collection of rare, vintage baseball cards now on display at the Hall of Fame.

Auction Features Game Used Gear

Mike Curtis Super Bowl jersey

Game-worn and autographed items are part of a newly-launched sports memorabilia auction.

2010 National Chicle Baseball Short Print List Revealed

2010 Natonal Chicle Baseball

Topps National Chicle short print list includes a Hall of Fame and rookie card roll call.

Thou Shalt Not Covet Thy Sports Bar’s Gretzky Jersey

It looks great. You want it. You’ve had way too much to drink. It’s a bad combination.

Vintage Cards, Sets Strong for Heritage

1912 C57 hockey card set

Graded sets, a T206 Plank and a top end Shoeless Joe went for big bucks in the latest big catalog auction.

Stars, Not Sets are Kendrick’s Motivation

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.

Home Run Bats, Vintage Card Sets Top Auction

Ernie Banks home run 512 bat

Two historic home run bats and some top level vintage card sets were prime targets in Memory Lane Inc’s latest auction.

Game-Worn Jersey Finds Highlight Auction

Bobby Orr game worn jersey

Heritage Auctions will cover all four sports in its auction of vintage sports cards and memorabilia this month.