Things were more than a bit tumultuous at Chavez Ravine in 2011, but there's nothing like a trip down memory lane to put a few smiles back on the faces of fans. The Dodger Stadium 50th Anniversary party will be a year-long event that includes tributes to the great L.A. teams and players of the past, some special giveaways, an autograph event and a special website. The team … [Read more...] about Dodger Stadium 50th Anniversary Will Include Nostalgia, Memorabilia
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Part of Chamberlain 100-Point Game Court Will Be Cut Up, Given Away
The basketball court on which Wilt Chamberlain scored his historic 100 points versus the New York Knicks on March 2, 1962 has been acquired by the Philadelphia 76ers and part of it will be cut up and given away to fans at a game on the 50th anniversary of the remarkable feat. The historic court was purchased from Hershey Entertainment and Resorts, who had stored it … [Read more...] about Part of Chamberlain 100-Point Game Court Will Be Cut Up, Given Away
Hunt Auctions to Offer Extensive Tobacco-Related Collection
Hunt Auctions will celebrate the 20th anniversary of operations this year. The changes that have occurred in the sports memorabilia business, let alone the world itself, over the last twenty years are certainly numerous and significant, both for the better and the worse. “Through all of the bad and good this hobby has seen we are very, very proud to have grown and matured … [Read more...] about Hunt Auctions to Offer Extensive Tobacco-Related Collection
Red Sox to Highlight Fenway Artifacts in 100th Anniversary Celebration
The Boston Red Sox have unveiled their plans to commemorate the upcoming 100th anniversary celebration of Fenway Park, including memorabilia exhibits, a huge book full of historic images and a logo that will be attached to all game-used jerseys and game-used equipment. The Red Sox will host an Open House on April 19. Throughout the day, fans can enter the ballpark free of … [Read more...] about Red Sox to Highlight Fenway Artifacts in 100th Anniversary Celebration
Editor’s Blog: Rescued from the Trash, Diamond Giveaway, 1950s Coolness
Schulte Auctions was recently consigned one of the most significant documents in Baltimore sports history. It is a 14 x 16 original Baltimore Colts NFL Charter from when they entered the NFL in 1953. Amazingly, the document was thrown in the trash before being rescued and eventually loaned to the Sports Legends Museum. Now, the owner is looking to find a Baltimore area … [Read more...] about Editor’s Blog: Rescued from the Trash, Diamond Giveaway, 1950s Coolness
Rich’s Ramblings: Of Old Willow Grove Days
by Rich Klein In many ways, these have been some of the most enjoyable articles I have ever written. I have enjoyed reading your comments and to those who have emailed me, thank you so much. And to those who are enjoying these rambles through time, there is plenty more to ramble about in the near future. One of my other interests involves performing some work for my … [Read more...] about Rich’s Ramblings: Of Old Willow Grove Days
Roger Maris Both Prominent and Scarce in Cooperstown
As the 2011 playoffs are about the start, baseball celebrates the breaking of one of its most popular--and controversial--records. It's been 50 years since Roger Maris broke Babe Ruth's long-standing single season home run record with his 61st. It's since been broken, of course, but to many fans, Maris' record is legit. He's a very popular figure among the locals in North … [Read more...] about Roger Maris Both Prominent and Scarce in Cooperstown
2011 Topps Lineage Box Break
By Rich Klein Having been in this hobby from what feels like the very beginning of time, it is rare that I look at a product and just go ‘wow, this looks like a product I'm going to enjoy opening and playing with’. That was my reaction when I saw an opened box of 2011 Topps Lineage and its contents at the company booth at the 2011 National. This product seemed instinctively … [Read more...] about 2011 Topps Lineage Box Break
Bristol Motor Speedway Plans Card Giveaway
Fifty years of racing at Bristol Motor Speedway has produced some of the sport’s most significant moments and created lasting memories for race fans. In celebration of the track’s golden anniversary, every fan through the gates for the Aug. 27 IRWIN Tools Night Race will receive a sheet of trading cards highlighting some of the most memorable events in Bristol’s … [Read more...] about Bristol Motor Speedway Plans Card Giveaway
Topps Giving Away Signed Bat for Double Sparkle Variations
Just days after 2011 Topps Baseball Series 1 released, collectors discovered sparkle variations. The 60 unique cards, which were a nod to the company’s Diamond Anniversary, put eagle-eyed collectors on full alert. Now Topps announces that its just released Series 2 will “spark” collectors to continue the hunt. The first collector to find the “Double Sparkle” cards of … [Read more...] about Topps Giving Away Signed Bat for Double Sparkle Variations