A stolen firearm led police to a large cache of sports memorabilia, baseball cards and coins late last week and a 30-year-old man from Anaheim, CA has been arrested in connection with the case. Last Thursday, Anaheim PD detectives and investigators from a crime task force arrested Paul Muna in West Anaheim for possession of the stolen gun. Further investigation led … [Read more...] about SoCal Detectives Find Stash of Stolen Collectibles
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Was Doc’s Sports Collection Acquired With Drug Money?
In Detroit, you don't have to look far to find a struggling family. Across the border in Windsor, Ont., there is evidence that life was much better for Dr. Colin Sinclair. He owned one of the best sports collections in the province. Vintage baseball cards, autographed baseballs from the likes of Ruth and Gehrig. Dozens of hockey sticks. Law enforcement authorities … [Read more...] about Was Doc’s Sports Collection Acquired With Drug Money?
More Fake Autographs and COAs Have Oregon Detectives Busy
Less than a week after a Florida man was arrested on charges of selling nearly three dozen fake Babe Ruth signed baseballs to Florida pawn and second hand shops, Clackamas County, Oregon Sheriff's Office detectives executed a search warrant at the Gresham home of a 39-year-old man who is under investigation for selling counterfeit autographs. Chad Baldwin, 39, allegedly … [Read more...] about More Fake Autographs and COAs Have Oregon Detectives Busy
Sports Memorabilia Dealer Will Stand Trial
Allegations of re-sealed wax packs are a big part of the case against a Pennsylvania dealer who will now state his case in front of a jury. … [Read more...] about Sports Memorabilia Dealer Will Stand Trial
Burglars Nabbed in Sports Memorabilia Heist
A trio of alleged crooks was arrested in New Jersey after a tip led police to a Pennsylvania pawn shop where the stolen goods were ready for an eBay launch. A barking dog eats a whole pie as part of this story. Honest. … [Read more...] about Burglars Nabbed in Sports Memorabilia Heist
ESPN 30 for 30 Film Focuses on Operation Bullpen Forger
The 1990s FBI investigation known as Operation Bullpen is becoming an ESPN 30 for 30 film. A trailer has been released promoting the 22-minute film, which includes interviews with Greg Marino, the master forger who produced thousands of phony autographs that were at the heart of the case, and the two FBI agents who worked to bring down the operation. While most people … [Read more...] about ESPN 30 for 30 Film Focuses on Operation Bullpen Forger
Notes: Ohio Shop Burglar Thwarted; TN Man Charged with Mail Theft, More
Three hobby shops in the Youngstown, OH area have been hit by burglars over the last couple of months. Early Monday, another one was targeted, but this time the thief was scared off. Surveillance video shows a person running up to the door about 3 AM and breaking the glass on two doors, triggering the store’s alarm. A 30-year-old Nashville man has been charged … [Read more...] about Notes: Ohio Shop Burglar Thwarted; TN Man Charged with Mail Theft, More
Notes: More KY Shop Burglaries; Topps Earnings; Northeast Show on the Move
The wave of burglaries at card shops in SEC country continues. Sometime early Wednesday morning, someone climbed into Louisville Sports Cards—by cutting a hole through the roof, no less. The shop was closed on Wednesday to assess damage and take inventory. Over 100 sports card boxes including three full cases were stolen. No suspects have been identified yet according to … [Read more...] about Notes: More KY Shop Burglaries; Topps Earnings; Northeast Show on the Move
Smashed Front Door, $20,000 in Missing Cards at Maine Hobby Shop
Tuesday got off to a rough start for a hobby shop in Maine where an early morning burglary resulted in the theft of about $20,000 worth of sports cards. Brunswick Police say a passing motorist called them shortly before 8 AM to report a shattered glass front door at J&R Cards, which sells both sports and gaming cards. Patrol units met the business owner moments … [Read more...] about Smashed Front Door, $20,000 in Missing Cards at Maine Hobby Shop
Altered Cards Update: Pre-War HOFers Impacted
Some more notes on recent developments and a few observations surrounding the revelation of altered cards.... *A group of pre-War cards with evidence of "cleaning" and perhaps other alterations has emerged through the research of collectors who've been looking into the issue for the last several months. Among them: a 1921 Exhibit Babe Ruth (the first Exhibit card … [Read more...] about Altered Cards Update: Pre-War HOFers Impacted