John Newman lives about 14 miles south of the final resting place of one of the most important figures in the history of baseball cards. A longtime teacher, coach, collector and host of the Sports Card Nation podcast, Newman arrived at Hillside Memorial Cemetery in Central Square, NY on Saturday to visit the grave of Jefferson Burdick. Over the years, other … [Read more...] about Collector’s TLC Brightens Grave of Hobby Icon Jefferson Burdick
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Notes: Brady Autograph Story; Burbank Signers; Trio Steals Cards from Store; Heat Finals Gear
If the average collector wants to secure an autograph from Tom Brady, it'll cost you at least $1,600+ as part of Brady’s Fanatics signing deal. If you had access, though, Brady was unfailingly generous with autograph requests for family and friends of fellow players. Kyle Rudolph was Brady’s teammate during his final season with the Tampa Bay Bucs and told NFL reporter Peter … [Read more...] about Notes: Brady Autograph Story; Burbank Signers; Trio Steals Cards from Store; Heat Finals Gear
Notes: Pete’s 9/11 Cleats for Charity; Hockey History Up for Grabs; Fanatics’ Latest Auction and New Hire
New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso wore some special cleats on Monday night and they'll be going up for auction. The colorful shoes honored Answer The Call, an organization that provides financial assistance and support to the families of fallen first responders. Alonso donated $10,000 to the group and provided them with 50 tickets to the game against the … [Read more...] about Notes: Pete’s 9/11 Cleats for Charity; Hockey History Up for Grabs; Fanatics’ Latest Auction and New Hire
Notes: Pair of New England Shows Approaching; New SGC App, Pricing; PSA Adds Options; More
Northeast Sports Card Expo promoters are putting on what’s billed as the biggest sports card show ever to hit Maine on September 23 and 24 at the Portland Expo Center. 200 vendor tables will be filled with sports and non-sports cards and memorabilia. The autograph lineup includes some former athletes who don’t make the rounds too often and appeal to New England … [Read more...] about Notes: Pair of New England Shows Approaching; New SGC App, Pricing; PSA Adds Options; More
30 Years Ago: When Jim Abbott’s No-No Sparked a Hobby Frenzy
It was one of those moments where you always remember where you were when it happened. It was 30 years ago, yet it seems like yesterday. My day job was the editor of Canadian Sportscard Collector magazine. I spent most weekends that summer and fall suiting up and playing semi-pro football for the Lockport (NY) Invaders, not far from Buffalo. We had a 7 PM game … [Read more...] about 30 Years Ago: When Jim Abbott’s No-No Sparked a Hobby Frenzy
Gil Brandt Was a Brilliant Football Mind and Hobby Influencer
He stood there and sort of rubbed his chin, thinking deeply. I could see by the look in his eyes how competitive he was. Extremely competitive. To some, it was just a trivia question. But to Gil Brandt, it was more than that. It was history. It was his life. And the answer to this trivia question was a player that he signed. I gave him a hint. I didn’t know that he wanted … [Read more...] about Gil Brandt Was a Brilliant Football Mind and Hobby Influencer
Notes: Nebraska Volleyball Crowd Gets Card; Panini with Instant College Cards, Dylan Crews; Record Wemby Sale; More
The crowd that set an attendance record for a women’s sporting event Wednesday night is now a trading card. Topps commemorated the 92,000 fan turnout for a volleyball match at the University of Nebraska with one of its NOW cards. The card shows fans packing Memorial Stadium as the Cornhuskers met Omaha. Billed as “Volleyball Day in Nebraska,” the event generated … [Read more...] about Notes: Nebraska Volleyball Crowd Gets Card; Panini with Instant College Cards, Dylan Crews; Record Wemby Sale; More
Notes: Chamberlain Jersey Auction; CGC Closed for Hurricane, Grades Mint Jordan RC; NHLPA Rookie Showcase Set
The auction for Wilt Chamberlain's 1972 NBA championship clinching jersey is open with a $4 million bid placed. The gold Lakers jersey was on his back when the Lakers beat the Knicks in Game 5 of the Finals. He scored 24 points, grabbed 29 rebounds, blocked seven shots and dished out nine assists despite playing with a broken hand. He was named the Finals … [Read more...] about Notes: Chamberlain Jersey Auction; CGC Closed for Hurricane, Grades Mint Jordan RC; NHLPA Rookie Showcase Set
Despite The Ban, Shoeless Joe Has Always Been a Hobby Icon
My favorite thing about walking the floor at sports card shows has always been finding hidden treasures. A treasure isn’t always someone selling off an expensive card at 10 per cent of book value, though you might find certain cards that fit that criteria at the National. To me, a treasure is something that you just think is a really cool sports collectible. Often, you … [Read more...] about Despite The Ban, Shoeless Joe Has Always Been a Hobby Icon
Raise Your Double-Double To Toast Bobby Baun
I stood there at the Toronto Convention Centre back in 2007, chatting with Bobby Baun while he nursed a drink. It was a 40th anniversary reunion dinner for the 1967 Toronto Maple Leafs – the last Leafs team to win a Stanley Cup. They were all there. Well, most were there. Terry Sawchuk and Tim Horton had passed away, and Dave Keon refused to attend. Toronto autographed … [Read more...] about Raise Your Double-Double To Toast Bobby Baun