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
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COVID’s Autograph Impact: Private Signings Picking Up
While sports cards and memorabilia have been on a major roll during the pandemic, there's no denying it's been a disruptive force, too. For collectors used to lining up at shows for a chance to get a photo and an autograph from a player, it's been a long wait. Signings are still happening, though. In the first of a series on autographs and private … [Read more...] about COVID’s Autograph Impact: Private Signings Picking Up
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
Autograph Authenticator Steve Grad Says Forgers Getting Creative
It's National week in Chicago and Beckett's Steve Grad is a very busy guy. You couldn't tell that he’d just flown back to his home city from an event in London. The hobby’s biggest event kept his energy level somewhat akin to a third grader at recess. Grad, also well known as the autograph authenticator on the hit TV show, Pawn Stars, has been a … [Read more...] about Autograph Authenticator Steve Grad Says Forgers Getting Creative
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
Notes: National Featured; Frank White Auction; Parker’s Last Roundup; Autograph Hustlers in DC
The National Sports Collectors Convention will be making its fifth visit to Cleveland when it sets up shop inside the IX Center early next month. You don't necessarily have to bring a big bankroll or even be a super avid collector to appreciate it. "I would rather have someone just walk the floor," says Ray Schulte, the show's marketing director. "To me that's … [Read more...] about Notes: National Featured; Frank White Auction; Parker’s Last Roundup; Autograph Hustlers in DC
“Waiting for a Sign” Tells Tales of Autograph Seeking
If you’ve ever chased a baseball player for an autograph, there’s a new book out that you might want to put on your summer reading list. “Waiting for a Sign” was written by Kevin Keating, a long-time collector/dealer and the current Principal Autograph Authenticator for PSA/DNA. A native of suburban Chicago, Keating spent much of his youth acquiring … [Read more...] about “Waiting for a Sign” Tells Tales of Autograph Seeking
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
Autographs at Pebble Beach are Par for the Course
On the one year anniversary of Jordan Spieth calling out "adult autograph seekers" at this week's PGA Tour stop, the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, the stars are aligning on the Monterey Peninsula this week to play golf, share some fellowship and interact with golf fans on what many consider, some of the most beautiful golf courses in the United States. The 2017 edition of … [Read more...] about Autographs at Pebble Beach are Par for the Course