The third-ranked 1956 Topps Baseball set on PSA's Registry is on the auction block. The set carries an 8.87 GPA and includes 267 cards rated Mint 9. Dealer Steve Novella is offering 354 cards in all, including white and gray back variations. The Willie Mays and Sandy Koufax cards are graded 8.5 while the Mickey Mantle, Hank Aaron, Roberto Clemente, Ted … [Read more...]
NFL Players All Say Yes to Bart Starr Children’s Fund Autograph Auction
Autographed helmets from 32 different NFL quarterbacks and several former greats went on the auction block Sunday afternoon to raise money for those impacted by childhood cancer. It’s a fundraising initiative for the Starr Children’s Fund in collaboration with the Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation. The new “Helmets for Heroes” fundraising campaign will honor the late … [Read more...]
Steeler Collector’s Quest Becomes a Book
A collector who spent 23 years getting a helmet signed by all 22 players who played on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ four 1970s Super Bowl championships, has turned his quest into a book. Merrill Shaffer is a life-long Steelers fan and collector from Palmyra, PA. His book, “A Super Steelers Journey”, has just been published by Sunbury Press. That journey first started in 1994 … [Read more...]
Riddell Blaze Helmets Aimed at Fans, Collectors
They won’t be worn on the field but if you’re looking to have something autographed that’s a little different or you want a conversation piece for your fan cave, Riddell has launched a new line of NFL licensed collectible helmets that aren’t your father’s headgear. The Blaze Alternate Collection consists of all 32 NFL team helmets in alternate team colors with most … [Read more...]
It Took Years, But Collector Tracks Down 4-Ring Steeler Autographs
For Merrill Shaffer, it was a mission. As a youngster growing up, he basked in the glow of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Super Bowl successes under coach Chuck Noll. As an adult, he wanted a special item to capture the greatness of the black and gold teams of the 1970s. Shaffer got Jack Ham’s autograph in 1994 and then set out on a quest to add the autographs of all … [Read more...]
New Riddell Ice Helmets Designed with Autographs in Mind
The NFL has given its blessing to a new line of helmets designed for autograph collectors. The Riddell ICE Alternate Collection is the first league-approved alternate helmet design. The ICE Alternate Collection includes all 32 NFL teams. Just released, the helmets feature a white matte shell with a silver face mask and silver decals that replicate the traditional … [Read more...]
Leaf Goes Big and Hopes You’ll Go Home With New Full Size Autographed Helmet
Large countertop displays at your local card shop may be a little difficult for shop owners to pull off unless they’ve got a lot of space, but Leaf Trading Cards is hoping collectors are ready for a different kind of autographed product. 2013 Leaf Autographed Helmet Football contains…well…an autographed full-size NFL helmet. No cards, no gum, just one big ol’ head protector … [Read more...]