It was a unique consignment, but Keith Vari of Paragon Auctions thought it could use a personal touch. A consignor had turned over Richard Petty’s 1973 Daytona 500 trophy that he’d purchased from an insurance company. It seems the original trophy had a small break in it, a claim was filed and a new one was created. The 1973 victory was one of seven the legendary … [Read more...] about Audience with “The King” a Memorable Ride
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Gold Jacket Autograph Sessions Bring Nearly 50 Hall of Famers to Canton
It’ll be an autograph-a-palooza in northwest Ohio during the first week in August. While the National Sports Collectors Convention lineup includes over 100 guests, the Pro Football Hall of Fame in nearby Canton will also have a major signing event on Saturday, August 4. The annual “Gold Jackets Autograph Session” is sponsored by Panini America. Dozens of Hall of … [Read more...] about Gold Jacket Autograph Sessions Bring Nearly 50 Hall of Famers to Canton
Dozens of Players Expected for Hall of Fame Autograph Sessions
The Pro Football Hall of Fame’s annual autograph signing session with the class of 2016 inductees is sold out. The Hall offered autographs from Brett Favre, Marvin Harrison, Kevin Greene, Orlando Pace, Tony Dungy and Eddie DeBartolo for $445 during an appearance on Sunday, August 7 but the limited number of tickets offered are all gone. However, there are other sessions … [Read more...] about Dozens of Players Expected for Hall of Fame Autograph Sessions
Dodger Stadium 50th Anniversary Will Include Nostalgia, Memorabilia
Things were more than a bit tumultuous at Chavez Ravine in 2011, but there's nothing like a trip down memory lane to put a few smiles back on the faces of fans. The Dodger Stadium 50th Anniversary party will be a year-long event that includes tributes to the great L.A. teams and players of the past, some special giveaways, an autograph event and a special website. The team … [Read more...] about Dodger Stadium 50th Anniversary Will Include Nostalgia, Memorabilia
Panini Offering Special NFL Experience Card Sets
The NFL Experience begins its nine-day run at the Indianpolis Convention Center today, with free autograph sessions and a football memorabilia show, all held in conjunction with Super Bowl XLVI. . Collectors will get to choose one of the seven Super Bowl MVP cards produced by Panini for every three packs of the company's cards they open at the booth. Those who buy the … [Read more...] about Panini Offering Special NFL Experience Card Sets
2012 NFL Experience Tickets on Sale, Schedule Released
The National Football League has announced that tickets to the 20th edition of the NFL Experience, pro football’s interactive theme park that annually precedes the Super Bowl, go on sale today. The annual event includes several autograph sessions and a sports card and memorabilia show. The NFL Experience is making its first appearance in the Indianapolis area and will be … [Read more...] about 2012 NFL Experience Tickets on Sale, Schedule Released
Willie Mays Autographs Will Appear in 2012 Topps products
Topps has signed a multi-year autograph deal with Willie Mays. Collectors will find signed Mays cards inside packs of 2012 Topps Baseball Series 1, which hits shelves early February. Mays autographed cards will also be in 2012 products such as Topps Tribute, Gypsy Queen and others. In addition, Topps will be issuing a variety of relic cards featuring the 80-year-old … [Read more...] about Willie Mays Autographs Will Appear in 2012 Topps products
2012 NFL Experience Will Include Autograph Session, Card Show
The National Football League will produce the 20th NFL Experience at the Indiana Convention Center, beginning Jan. 27, 2012, with the sports card and memorabilia show--and a daily autograph session--once again part of the mix. The NFL Experience helps kick off Super Bowl XLVI and is heralded as pro football's interactive theme park offering participatory games, displays, … [Read more...] about 2012 NFL Experience Will Include Autograph Session, Card Show
ESPN: Pryor Had Autograph Deal
The news keeps getting worse for Ohio State's beleaguered football program. On Tuesday, Terrelle Pryor announced he wouldn't be back for his senior year. Then, ESPN showed video of a former friend of the quarterback saying Pryor made thousands of dollars signing autographs for a local dealer. The report, scheduled to air on the network's Outside the Lines program, but … [Read more...] about ESPN: Pryor Had Autograph Deal
2011 NFL Experience Includes Show, Autographs
The sports card and memorabilia show has returned to the NFL's Super Bowl Experience . The show and other activities will take place at the Dallas Convention Center, beginning January 27. Described by the league as an "interactive theme park", the NFL Experience is conducted in the days leading up to Super Bowl XLV. The event offers participatory games, displays, … [Read more...] about 2011 NFL Experience Includes Show, Autographs