The Montreal Canadiens were still dominant. Cleveland had a franchise. The Colorado Rockies (no, not the baseball team) were a team (and made the playoffs). The 1977-78 NHL season had a lot going on but American kids collecting hockey cards found a kind of comfort food in the form of Topps hockey cards, which still came with gum and plenty of … [Read more...]
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Kyler Murray’s First Signed NFL Item Sells at Auction
The first item autographed by the NFL’s number one draft pick has sold and his high school football team will be getting the proceeds. Kyler Murray signed an Arizona Cardinals helmet and added the inscription “Go Cards!” just after leaving the stage in Nashville last month. The helmet was sold through NFL Auctions on Sunday for $3,450. Money raised through … [Read more...]
Mariano Rivera to Sign at 2019 NSCC; Also Sets Cooperstown Shop Appearance
It’ll be a busy summer of signing for Mariano Rivera. MLB’s all-time saves leader was announced Wednesday as one of the autograph guests for the 2019 National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago. He’ll sign on Saturday, August 3 at the TRISTAR autograph pavilion inside the Stephens Convention Center in Chicago. There’s no word yet on pricing as tickets won’t … [Read more...]
2019 Topps Luminaries Set for August Return
One of the higher-end single card products on the annual card calendar, 2019 Topps Luminaries baseball is set for a return engagement just after the National Sports Collectors Convention. Each card will carry an on-card autograph or autographed relic, with each produced in quantities ranging from 1 to 15. Autograph Cards Among the top non-relic autograph hits … [Read more...]
Notes: Suspect Arrested in Mantle Card Theft; Canseco Hits Homers, Signs; World’s Oldest Golf Card Sells
Police in Delaware, OH have arrested a suspect in connection with the weekend burglary and theft of a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle card. Delaware, OH police say a 23-year-old man was taken into custody in Indianapolis, where he was trying to sell the card. Capt. Adam Moore of the Delaware City Police Department told the Columbus Dispatch that Giancarlo Venditti, … [Read more...]
PSA Unveils New Photo-Matching Service for Professional Model Bats
PSA is adding photo-matching examination to its professional model bat authentication service. Collectors, dealers and auction houses who submit a bat for authentication and grading can now ask PSA to research available photos and video, looking for potential matches to that item. There’s an additional cost for the service but conclusively photo-matched items have … [Read more...]
Rookie List at 2019 NFL Rookie Premiere Still Offense Oriented
Forty rookies from the 2019 NFL Draft class will sign thousands of autographs and get their football card photos taken later this week at the annual NFLPA Rookie Premiere. Set for May 16-19 and sponsored by Panini America, the annual event is also aimed at jumpstarting the players’ endorsement careers and helping teach them the business of football. Hosted by the NFLPA and … [Read more...]
Panini Promises Strong Autograph Checklist with First WNBA Set
Panini America will create its first WNBA trading card set this summer. The NBA’s trading card partner will take over the WNBA’s license from Rittenhouse. 2019 Donruss WNBA will be the first product released under the new deal. 2019 Donruss WNBA Basics and Base Set Each box of 2019 Donruss WNBA will carry four packs, with a whopping 30 cards inside each pack … [Read more...]
Pete Alonso Autographs Now a Fanatics Exclusive
New York Mets rookie Pete Alonso has signed an autograph deal with Fanatics. The multi-year deal was announced Tuesday. Alonso will join its roster of athletes housed under the company’s memorabilia division, Fanatics Authentic. Fanatics will become the exclusive distributor of Alonso’s autographs and collectibles including signed bats, balls, jerseys, photos and … [Read more...]
Editor’s Blog: Online Tools, Dogged Collectors Put Focus on Card Makeovers
Hobby message boards have been buzzing with threads centered around a variety of questionable practices including cards that have been graded, cracked out of their holders and then reappear with fewer defects and higher grades. The image research by forum members to make those connections has resulted in enough glaring examples of both vintage and modern cards to make a … [Read more...]
