The son of the man who created the Heisman Trophy award in 1935 uses winner signed footballs to raise money for the fight against MS.
Elway Pumps Topps on Media Tour
August 31, 2010 By
Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway has his hands in a lot of different pies, but Monday he was Mr. Football Card.
Thieves Invade Agent’s Home; Swipe His Sports Memorabilia
August 27, 2010 By
A Cadillac Escalade pulled up to the home of Miami-based sports and entertainment agent David Sugarman Wednesday. It wasn’t there for a party.
Panini Will Sell John Wall Memorabilia
August 18, 2010 By
Not only will Panini put autographed cards of the NBA’s top draft pick in its basketball products, the company has also won the rights to sell his jerseys, shoes and more.
Strasburg Driving Shop Sales…Everywhere
July 8, 2010 By
Card shop owners are thanking the Washington Nationals for bringing Stephen Strasburg to the majors in time to drive summer sales.
Decision Made on Future of Museum’s Babe Ruth Rookie Card
July 7, 2010 By
Thanks to a generous benefactor, one of the few surviving 1914 Babe Ruth cards will apparently not be heading for the auction block.
T206 Wagner Proof Strip on Tour
July 6, 2010 By
The T206 proof strip featuring Honus Wagner and other goodies from the All-Star FanFest Auction is on a media tour and WPIX TV offers a little show and tell.
Editor’s Blog: News & Notes from Around the Hobby
June 15, 2010 By
A ’60 World Series ring walks into “The Treasure Hunters Roadshow”, dropping NFLPA trading card revenues and more.
New Leadership at Upper Deck
June 2, 2010 By
Upper Deck is bringing in fresh blood to steer the company forward.
Wide-Eyed 1946 Kid Kept Signed Ball…Until Now
April 7, 2010 By
After 64 years in storage, it was time to put that signed Yankee ball up for bid. Update: Ball Sold for $9,000.
Old Judge Launched Early Baseball Card Craze
April 6, 2010 By
Part two of our excerpt from the new book ‘Mint Condition; How Baseball Cards Became an American Obsession’ by Dave Jamieson. In the second half of Chapter One, Jamieson chronicles how Goodwin & Company’s insertion of ballplayers’ pictures into its cigarette packs launched a national craze in the late 19th century.
Auction Insider: Bidding Strategy
March 2, 2010 By
Some tips on giving yourself a better chance to win what you’re after…plus word of a second major auction during this year’s National Sports Collectors Convention. It’s all in this edition of the Insider.
Free Vintage Photo Guide for Collectors
March 2, 2010 By
Beckett photo advisor David Rudd Cycleback has a downloadable book that will put some serious photo knowledge in your collecting arsenal.
Auction Insider: Looking Ahead
February 25, 2010 By
New feature alert: A look at what’s next on the auction circuit.
Fans Wait Hours for Saints Autographs
December 29, 2009 By
How hot are the New Orleans Saints? Fans in another gulf coast town had a shopping mall manager bearing bad news before an autograph session even started.
Busting a 1957-58 Topps Hockey Pack
November 19, 2009 By
A 52 year-old pack of hockey cards was opened like a time capsule at a recent sports card show. Steady hands and a prayer were required. A good sense of humor helped.
Flood of Flood Items is News in St. Louis
November 6, 2009 By
Curt Flood’s family has consigned items from the late outfielder’s historic career to the upcoming Louisville auction which was worthy of a show-and-tell on St. Louis TV.
Video, Magazine Highlight Greatest Hockey Jerseys
November 3, 2009 By
Can’t make it to Toronto? Grab a gander at some of the greatest hockey garb ever.
Babe Ruth Baseball Cards: A Short History
September 29, 2008 By
He’s still the king, but for those trying to wrap their arms around the history of Babe Ruth baseball cards, the history actually spans a few decades.
