For more than a decade, fans and collectors have enjoyed the work of artist Graig Kreindler. His colorful paintings of former baseball greats and memorable moments have brought color to some well-known black and white photos, giving new life to the game's past. Now, just about anyone will be able to "own a Kreindler." Topps has hired him to contribute to … [Read more...]
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Football Cards of a Failed League: Topps 2019 Alliance of American Football
Unlike previously defunct leagues like the WFL, USFL, and XFL, the Alliance of American Football (AAF) did not complete its first season, suspending operations on April 2, after eight weeks of fairly entertaining, generally well coached pro football. The AAF’s demise was announced by league Chairman Tom Dundon, who has taken a fair amount of heat for how things played … [Read more...]
Robinson Jersey, Gehrig and Ali Contracts, Bonds’ Last HR Ball in Goldin Auctions Sale
A Jackie Robinson jersey, Lou Gehrig's 1925 contract, historic home run baseballs from Barry Bonds, Mark McGwire and Alex Rodriguez headline the Goldin Auctions 2019 Spring Auction, which launches Monday and runs through May 11. Included in the 1,200-lot auction are a dozen lots celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Jackie Robinson with a … [Read more...]
Topps Brings Back Total Baseball as Online Exclusive
Topps is bringing back a brand that had a multi-year run more than a dozen years ago and it’ll arrive by series, just as cards did from the 1950s through the early 70s. However, 2019 Topps Total baseball comes with a fresh set of challenges. Topps Total baseball was produced from 2002-2005 and included base sets that included dozens of cards for each MLB team—upwards … [Read more...]
Main Line’s Pittsburgh Area Spring Spectacular XLI Show Returns to Monroeville
One of the hobby's longest running shows is set to return next month. The event, dubbed The Pittsburgh Area Spring Spectacular XLI, is now anchored in a new location but as usual, it will be full of sports card dealers and autograph sessions. This year, the three-day show will take place from Friday, May 17 through Sunday, May 19. After a long tenure in a different … [Read more...]
SCP Auctions Opens Spring Catalog with Oscar, Wilt, Ozzie, Vintage Cards
The newly-crowned finest set of 1922 American Caramel E121 baseball cards joins items from the collection of Basketball Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson and Baseball Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith among the headliners in SCP Auctions’ Spring Catalog Auction. The event kicks off the company's 40th anniversary. Launched Wednesday, the auction also includes a score sheet from … [Read more...]
New Shows Planned in Pennsylvania
A new sports card show in Pennsylvania has its second event this Saturday. The Tri-County Sports Card & Collectible Show will feature dozens of dealer tables, autograph guests, door prizes and other giveaways. Brotherly Love Memorabilia & Mount Penn Sports Cards are promoting the show, which takes place at the Coventry Mall in Pottstown from 10 AM until 7 PM EST … [Read more...]
Jack of All Trades: Baseball Card Documentary Tells More Than 1 Story
A new documentary about the baseball card industry of the late 1980s and early 90s arrived Tuesday but the film promises much more than a wistful look back at an explosive time in the hobby. Jack of All Trades is described as a “unique personal tale with emotional family ties, outlining the details behind the boom, and bust of the once lucrative baseball card collecting … [Read more...]
Estate Find of 19th Century Baseball Cards Nets $431,000
A fresh-to-the-hobby collection of 37 19th century baseball cards has sold for a combined $431,000. Originating in a Long Island estate, the group of N173 Old Judge Cabinet cards from 1888 sold through Weiss Auctions as part of a 500-lot sale that included cards and other collectibles. The crown jewel of the “North Fork Find” was a possibly unique cabinet card photo … [Read more...]
Rookie Cards of the 2019 Basketball Hall of Fame Class
They represent multiple eras but there's a definite 1970s vibe to the 2019 Basketball Hall of Fame Class. Here's a look at the rookie cards of the inductees who have them. Carl Braun Braun played in the NBA for 13 years, joining the New York Knicks just as the league was getting off the ground and leading them in scoring for seven straight seasons. He … [Read more...]
