by Chris Harris A little over two months ago, Panini America reacquired their Major League Baseball Players Association license. Since then, baseball card collectors have been anticipating what they planned on doing with it. Last week, Panini released some information for their first PA-licensed baseball set in six years. But curiously though, 2011 Donruss Elite Extra … [Read more...]
Panini America Will Produce Baseball Cards
Your store shelves and eBay listings are about to get a little more crowded again. Panini America and the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) have announced a multi-year trading card agreement. The deal makes Panini the only trading card company in the world with licenses in all four of the U.S. major sports. The company has not been granted an MLB license … [Read more...]
Editor’s Blog: National Association, PSA Parent a “Buy” Stock, Arizona Collector, Auction Record
The concept of an organized association for sports collectors has been floated around from time to time. Now, a new effort is underway, hoping to establish a mission and vision for those involved in the hobby while offering some perks to collectors who join. A few ideas were unveiled to dealers and others in Chicago last week in the form of a one sheet. While details for … [Read more...]
National Notes: Tuesday
Here’s a brief snapshot of what hosting the National Sports Collectors Association event will mean for Chicago, according to organizers: Approximately 45,000 are expected to attend the five-day event, with most staying multiple nights Over 750 collectible exhibitor booths and 100 corporate booths will be set up, which translates into approximately 3,000 exhibitor … [Read more...]
Ortiz Signed Brian Fox Painting to Benefit Kids
Nationally renowned sports artist Brian Fox has teamed up with Boston Red Sox designated hitter and six-time All-Star David Ortiz to create a one of a kind painting of the greatest clutch-hitter in the history of the franchise. The autographed oil painting is now up for auction. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the painting will help raise money for the David Ortiz … [Read more...]
1949 Outland Trophy on Auction Block
The 1949 Outland Trophy plaque that was awarded to Michigan State guard Ed Bagdon is being sold in an auction that ends next week. Bagdon’s Outland trophy plaque is the oldest one to be auctioned off. It's being sold by California-based Nate D. Sanders Auctions. The Outland Trophy is one of college football’s most prestigious awards and is presented by the Football … [Read more...]
First Willie Mays Poster Was Product of Teen Fan’s Ingenuity
by Martin Jacobs Back in the 1960s I was an avid Willie Mays fan. After I had watched my beloved Giants bumble from fiasco to disaster in the 1962 World Series, after Bobby Richardson snapped Willie McCovey’s line drive for a 1-0 game seven win ended the Giants' hopes of bringing a title to San Francisco, I was very frustrated. So at age 19, I was hired as a Giants … [Read more...]
Logan Morrison’s Signed Cast on eBay
He's in a walking boot now, but for awhile, Logan Morrison of the Florida Marlins had a cast on his injured left foot. A strained arch has kept him on the bench. Now, it's a signed cast--autographed by 23 team members and up for bid on eBay. Morrison won't see a dime of the money...and it's not a joke. The proceeds will benefit the American Lung Association. Morrison, … [Read more...]
Ex-NFL Players Sue Over Lack of Compensation
A group of former NFL players is suing the NFL Players Association, saying they weren't compensated for use of their images on football cards and other items. Five players filed last week as part of a class action suit in federal court. The group includes former Minnesota Vikings' running back Clinton Jones, former Cincinnati Bengals' safety Marvin Cobb, retired Washington … [Read more...]
New MLBPA Licensing Director
Major League Baseball Players Association executive director Michael Weiner has announced changes in the staffing structure of the MLBPA business affairs group including the selection of a new trading card director. Tim Slavin, assistant general counsel responsible for business matters, assumes the title of director of business affairs and licensing/senior counsel, … [Read more...]