His day job might be in commercial banking, but every other free moment, MIke Stolnack is thinking about that next autograph or picture of one of his favorite athletes. Catching up with the Detroit resident, Stolnack wasn't hard, he was in the Tristar autograph line with his stack of autograph and photo opportunity tickets in tow. Stolnack is known as an NBA super … [Read more...] about Banking on Sports: Super Collector Mike Stolnack Dresses the Part at NSCC
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Young Scott Carter’s Sports Memorabilia Collection Lives On
Thirty years after he passed away at age 13 after a three-year battle with bone cancer, sports memorabilia collector Scott Carter is still making an impact. The collection of items he obtained from sports superstars is going on display in his hometown of Tulsa, OK, with the hope of shining a light on pediatric cancer research and providing inspiration for young … [Read more...] about Young Scott Carter’s Sports Memorabilia Collection Lives On
Steve Grad Brings His Huge Autograph Collection to The National
Beckett Principal Autograph authenticator Steve Grad is now bringing some of his own collection to market. An autograph collector long before his job was to examine them, Grad has gained plenty of notoriety in recent years for his appearances on the hit show Pawn Stars. Now, he's excited to let some of it go to fellow collectors. He had much of it for sale at … [Read more...] about Steve Grad Brings His Huge Autograph Collection to The National
Autograph Collectors Check Off Hall of Famers at National Show
It’s hard to miss a golden football. Even at the National, amidst a sea of colors and wow-producing moments, it stood out. Like Walter Payton in the open field, Mike Linteo held his prize pigskin delicately. As the Sharpie ink was trying with the very tip of his fingertips. He was careful not to smudge or smear. His lastest conquest was Seattle Seahawks great Steve … [Read more...] about Autograph Collectors Check Off Hall of Famers at National Show
Childhood Autograph Collection Includes Sports Icons, Great Memories
Jack Zimmerman was a standout basketball player at the University of Dayton during the late 1970s and went on to play professionally, but he has also had an amazing career as an autograph collector. In July, Sports Collectors Daily spoke with Tim Gallagher, who, along with Zimmerman and Vince Martin, began sending requests for autographs through the mail when they were … [Read more...] about Childhood Autograph Collection Includes Sports Icons, Great Memories
Kiner’s Kindness: How Hall of Famer’s Wife Helped Young Friend Build Autograph Collection
It has often been said that in life it’s not so much as to what you know but who you know. It’s especially true in the case of Hank Bentley. Now a successful song writer and producer of mostly Christian music living in Nashville, Bentley grew up in Texas during the late 1980s and early 90s as a big baseball fan. When he wasn’t playing with friends during … [Read more...] about Kiner’s Kindness: How Hall of Famer’s Wife Helped Young Friend Build Autograph Collection
Mint Autographed Jordan Rookie Card Set for Auction Just Part of Collector’s Long Signature Seeking Journey
Thanks to the recent ESPN documentary, “The Last Dance,” interest in Michael Jordan memorabilia has never been higher. An autographed 1986-87 Fleer rookie card of Jordan sold for $125,000 in May. Another autographed Jordan rookie could fetch a higher price in SCP Auctions’ Summer Premier Auction that begins Aug. 2. This MJ rookie card earned a 9 from Beckett Grading Services, … [Read more...] about Mint Autographed Jordan Rookie Card Set for Auction Just Part of Collector’s Long Signature Seeking Journey
Wade Boggs Surprises Superfan at The National
Visitors to the Tristar Autograph Pavilion at The National can walk away with just about anything. Seriously, if you’re a fan of Hall of Famers of any sport…they’ve got you covered. Super Bowl champs? That too. Looking for a Captain James T. Kirk autograph to add to your collection? Yeah, they’ll help you out there as well. Wade Boggs supercollector Rich … [Read more...] about Wade Boggs Surprises Superfan at The National
Protecting Your Investment: Les Wolff’s Advice For Memorabilia Collectors
In Part 1 of a two-part series, long-time autograph dealer and appraiser Les Wolff has some warnings about collections ruined by improper care and discusses his efforts to educate those interested in taking up the hobby. Les Wolff likes to tell the story about a Fortune 500 executive who was eager to show off the memorabilia hanging in his office. While the items were … [Read more...] about Protecting Your Investment: Les Wolff’s Advice For Memorabilia Collectors
Thousands of Items from Jack Smalling Autograph Collection at Auction
Anyone compiling a list of the most impactful people in the sports collecting hobby would have to include Jack Smalling. A collector of autographs since 1962, the Iowa resident not only amassed a jaw-dropping collection of baseball autographs, he actually wrote the book on where to find some of the players. Now, the best items in his massive storehouse of signatures are … [Read more...] about Thousands of Items from Jack Smalling Autograph Collection at Auction