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The Sports Guy’s Visit to the National

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One of the best things about the sports collecting hobby is that there are no rules.  You want to collect empty baseball card boxes from the 1960s?  Feel free.  Like ticket stubs?  Go ahead. The best stuff, for those of us who don't have a large bankroll, is the memorabilia that's both cool...and a little crazy. It's the type of stuff Celtics fan and ESPN.com 'Sports … [Read more...] about The Sports Guy’s Visit to the National

“Number One Guy” Selling Unique Vintage Sports Card Collection

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It was a spot usually reserved for a special player. Not always, but more often than not, card companies wanted to kick off their checklist with a memorable name. To this day, Topps makes a big deal about the first card in its annual flagship set, even letting collectors vote on it the last several years. The roster of players who have been the first card is a Hall of Fame … [Read more...] about “Number One Guy” Selling Unique Vintage Sports Card Collection

Renaldo Wynn Q&A: Signing in South Bend, Chicago Sports, Rookie Card Growls

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Renaldo Wynn was a multi-sport star at Da La Salle Institute in Chicago. On the gridiron he was the team captain earning an All-Midwest selection and All-State Second Team nod from the Chicago Tribune. In addition to being a star on the defensive side of the ball, Wynn rushed for 500 yards and nine touchdowns as a fullback during his senior high school season. He received … [Read more...] about Renaldo Wynn Q&A: Signing in South Bend, Chicago Sports, Rookie Card Growls

Drafts, Trades and Head Transplants: Guy Lafleur’s Domino Impact On 1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Hockey

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The hockey world stopped to pay tribute to Guy Lafleur over the last two weeks. In some NHL arenas, it was a tribute on the jumbotron. In others, it meant more. In Ottawa, for example, the Senators hosted the Montreal Canadiens the day after the hockey legend's passing. There was a moment of silence and a tribute, and there was not a dry eye in the house. As I stood there, … [Read more...] about Drafts, Trades and Head Transplants: Guy Lafleur’s Domino Impact On 1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Hockey

Most Expensive Sports Memorabilia Item Ever Sold is Now Maradona’s “Hand of God”/”Goal of the Century” Jersey

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The highest priced piece of sports memorabilia is now a soccer jersey. Sotheby’s sold the shirt worn by Diego Maradona when he scored perhaps the two most famous goals in World Cup history for $9,284,536 Tuesday morning, setting a new world record.  The price was significantly higher than the $5 million+ pre-sale estimate, but insiders believed the international … [Read more...] about Most Expensive Sports Memorabilia Item Ever Sold is Now Maradona’s “Hand of God”/”Goal of the Century” Jersey

Feds Charge 3 in Art, Sports Memorabilia Forgery Ring

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Federal charges have been filed against two Michigan brothers and a man from Florida in connection with a large art and sports memorabilia fraud scheme. A 34-page indictment in U.S. District court unsealed Thursday, says Donald Henkel created and sold a wide variety of phony items including autographed baseballs and game model bats.  Prosecutors say Henkel and his … [Read more...] about Feds Charge 3 in Art, Sports Memorabilia Forgery Ring