Some hobby-related COVID-19 updates.... The National Sports Collectors Convention is scheduled to be underway four months from right now, and at least for now, promoters have no plans to cancel or postpone the show, which is in Atlantic City this year. That, however, is still subject to change in light of the ongoing uncertainties. "We just wanted to take a few … [Read more...]
Notes: NSCC Facility Converts to Hospital; McDavid Auction; NBA Gamers; Brady Bucs Bobblehead
The National Sports Collectors Convention is scheduled to open four months from this Sunday. Right now, the host facility is being turned into one of four FEMA field hospitals in New Jersey. While no patients have been sent there yet, the Atlantic City Convention Center will be used to treat patients if regular medical facilities in the area are … [Read more...]
Notes: Card Makers Deal with COVID-19; New Griffey; Hunt Chips In; Big $ for Kobe Card
Upper Deck has closed its offices in Carlsbad, CA but pledging to stay in touch with customers. Last week, the California State Public Health Officer and Director of the California Department of Public Health ordered all non-essential businesses in the state to close in an attempt to stop the spread of the Coronavirus. The company says staff members who can are working … [Read more...]
Photo of the Day: Dawn of Night Baseball Captured in Newly Uncovered Image
These days it’s the norm, but 85 years ago, there had never been a night game in either the American or National League. Advancements in lighting technology had made it possible, though, and during the winter meetings, the NL voted to allow it in time for the 1935 season. Only one team took advantage of the new concept. The Cincinnati Reds scheduled … [Read more...]
Notes: Pittsburgh Show Postponed; SP Jeter Nets $140K; Rogers Pal Gets Prison
A fifth major sports card and memorabilia show is off the spring calendar in the wake of the Coronavirus. Mainline Autographs’ Jim DiCandilo, promoter of the Pittsburgh Show in Monroeville, announced Thursday that the event would be postponded following the latest recommendations from the CDC and Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf. The show will instead take place … [Read more...]
Notes: Unworn Pens Jersey Benefit Bidding; 2 Big Shows Cancelled; NBA Shoes Auction; Fanatics Deal
The Pittsburgh Penguins had plans to wear green St. Patrick’s warmup jerseys last Sunday. That—and a lot of other plans—have been scuttled by COVID-19, but the club is hoping they’ll still turn into something good. The Pens have put the jerseys up for auction to benefit local charitable efforts, including food banks and other community groups working on behalf of those … [Read more...]
Candid Gehrig Photo at Fenway Among RMY Headliners
With Babe Ruth finally out of the picture, Lou Gehrig had become baseball's marquee name in 1936. He had played in more than 1,700 consecutive games but showed no sign of fatigue. Now, a rare candid image from that season--taken in the ballpark of the Yanks' biggest rival--is on the auction block. RMY Auctions has kicked off its March Collectors Auction with over 500 … [Read more...]
Topps Total Returns with First Wave of 900-Card Set
After bringing the brand back to life last year, Topps has launched a new edition of its most comprehensive set of the season. 2020 Topps Total remains on on-demand product that brings back memories of the 1960s and 70s when the set was spread over several series, with new groups of cards available every month or so. This one’s a little more expensive than they were … [Read more...]
Digging Dale: Youthful Murphy Memories and the Baseball Cards That Made Them Come Alive
The good guys don't always win. Let's rewind before we actually go there. Think late 1970's and early 80's. Cable TV is spreading across the country. Think a young pudgy kid who doesn't know which sport to play. Just call my mom. She'll answer the phone and tell you right away. "My son was the 'biggest' Dale Murphy fan on the planet." Actually, it was a title … [Read more...]
Oregon Man Charged with Selling Fake Autographs
An Oregon man is facing theft charges over the sale of phony autographed memorabilia. Police in Eugene say Harold Gardner, 62, of Roseburg, sold sports items bearing signatures he said he’d inherited from his uncle, but were actually signed by Gardner himself. According to the Register-Guard of Eugene, the theft charges were filed last month by the Lane County … [Read more...]