Churchill Downs has reached a multi-year agreement with Fanatics to exclusively operate both online and on-site retail for the Kentucky Derby race weekend, starting with the 2016 event. Fanatics, which holds several sports card shows around the country each year and has exclusive autograph deals with several star athletes, will aim to increase sales by adding additional … [Read more...]
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Editor’s Blog: College Athletes and Autographs a Hot Topic
I spent part of Wednesday providing (hopefully) a little insight to a few major media outlets who are continuing to look for new angles on what ESPN reported is an investigation of autographs signed by Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston. Georgia running back Todd Gurley has already been suspended over a similar accusation of college athletes receiving cash for … [Read more...]
Autograph Seekers Chase White House Seekers
Maybe you've got George Mitterwald. But do you have Mitt Romney? Maybe you've got Joe Garagiola. But do you have Newt Gingrich? The chase is on for autographs from the Republican candidates for president. What once may have been a quirky little segment of collecting is now recognized--by the profit seeking autograph hounds who chase them, by the collectors and 'fans' who … [Read more...]
Vick Signing Session Draws Protest
He's served his time for operating a dog fighting ring and admittedly killing several underperforming animals, but some aren't letting Michael Vick forget. The Eagles' quarterback showed up as promised for an autograph signing session in New Jersey over the weekend. Butler is Eagles' country for the most part, and dozens of fans lined up to pay for a Vick … [Read more...]
Distance No Barrier in Special Autograph Project
They're right there along with the rest of the autograph seekers. Players and coaches don't have to worry, though. These guys aren't getting something signed so they can toss it on eBay. Steve Young and Bill Eckstein, collectors and fans from the Baltimore area, have become familiar faces at ballparks across the country as they track down players to sign an old copy of The … [Read more...]
Howard a Dream for Fans, Collectors
Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard may be a superstar, but he's almost always in tune with fans and autograph seekers. … [Read more...]
