A Minnesota-based sports memorabilia dealer arrested at the National Sports Collectors Convention last summer has pleaded guilty to federal mail fraud charges. Steve Jensen, 40, owner of Vintage Authentics, agreed to the deal with government prosecutors Thursday. A sentencing hearing has been set for May 29 and Jensen has agreed to cooperate with authorities in any ongoing … [Read more...]
Tigers Now Selling Game Worn, Game Used Items
The Detroit Tigers have opened Game Day Authentics, a store inside Comerica Park that is selling items worn and used by players. Following the lead of several other big league teams using MLB Authentication, the club is keeping a close eye on what comes out of the clubhouse. Each item is tagged and eventually winds up inside the shop. Like most other big league team … [Read more...]