The 11-day-old Gulf War was first and foremost on the minds of America as Super Bowl XXV kicked off in Tampa on January 27, 1991. Whitney Houston’s stirring version of the national anthem had viewers in the stands and at home misty eyed. The halftime show by New Kids on the Block was preempted by a special report anchored by ABC’s Peter Jennings. It was an usual backdrop … [Read more...]
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Notes: Topps Release Dates; Gregorius Autograph Deal; West Coast Football Find
Several upcoming Topps trading card products are being pushed back by a week or longer. It’s not unusual to see changes in release or “street” dates but the new list, covering October and November, was unusually large. Here’s a look at the new release dates: Product Desc 2017 Topps Diamond Icons Baseball Street … [Read more...]
Collectors Universe Gets Loan to Help Build New Corporate Office
Collectors Universe, Inc., the parent company of PSA and PSA/DNA has obtained a $3.5 million five-year loan to help fund a new corporate headquarters in southern California. CU says it’s entered into an agreement with California Bank & Trust, for the loan, part of which will also be used for general corporate purposes. CEO Robert Deuster says the company expects to move … [Read more...]
Rockies’ Neshek Burns Greinke Over Autograph Snub
Colorado Rockies pitcher Pat Neshek can identify with fans and collectors who collect autographs. He’s a collector, too. Since his college days, Neshek has collected vintage cards, autographs and memorabilia and after spending several years in the big leagues himself, he’s accumulated thousands of signed cards. He’ll even trade with fans who have duplicates and posts … [Read more...]
Steph Curry Leaves Fanatics for Steiner Autograph Deal
Two-time NBA MVP Steph Curry has signed an exclusive autograph deal with Steiner Sports following the expiration of his original contract with Fanatics. Curry and Steiner have already done a private signing session with photos, jerseys and other items now being offered on Steiner’s website. "I'm very excited to partner with Steiner Sports to share in historic moments … [Read more...]
Babe Ruth Bat, PSA 9 Mantle Rookie Headline Upcoming MLI Auction
Babe Ruth wasn’t a leadoff hitter, but one of his old weapons is serving in that capacity in Memory Lane Inc.’s power-packed Fall Classic Auction catalog. A 1922 game-used Ruth bat—with important side-writing from the Louisville Slugger Factory—is being offered in the sale, which is set to open September 30. The bat, sent by Ruth to Kentucky during spring … [Read more...]
Halladay, 27 Others Signing at Philly Show This Weekend
One of the hobby’s longest running sports card and memorabilia shows is now in its 42nd year and the latest edition is set for this weekend. The Philly Show starts on Friday September 22 and runs through Sunday at the Valley Forge Convention Center with 175 dealer booths. Admission is $8 Friday, $8 Saturday or Sunday and $21 for … [Read more...]
Mel Ott Family Consigns Game-Used Memorabilia to SCP Auctions
SCP Auctions will offer several items from the career of Baseball Hall of Famer Mel Ott in its 2017 Fall Premier Auction. Eight different lots from the Baseball Hall of Famer’s personal collection will open for bidding on Wed., Oct. 18. Each item will be accompanied by a letter from the Ott Family. The online auction runs through Sat., Nov. 4. “It’s our … [Read more...]
Uncut Sheets, Vintage Cards Highlight Wheatland Auction
A collector’s stash of dozens of uncut sheets from Topps products of the past are among hundreds of items now up for grabs in Wheatland Auctions’ Vintage Sports Card and Memorabilia online catalog. The collection includes semi-high and high number sheets from the 1970 Topps baseball set, a super scarce 1972 Topps Third Series football sheet, multiple sheets of 1974, ’75, ’82 … [Read more...]
2016-17 Upper Deck Black Hockey Returns With One Less Hit at Lower Price
2016-17 Upper Deck Black Hockey will have a slightly different configuration when it arrives later this month. This year the product will feature five cards per pack - down from six cards in 2015-16 - At a lower price point. At least two of the five cards will feature an on-card autograph, with an additional two being either an autograph or a memorabilia card, … [Read more...]
