Most people will remember her from Laverne and Shirley or as the director of movies like A League of Their Own but in addition to her contributions to TV and film, Penny Marshall had a remarkable collection of sports memorabilia. Marshall died Monday of complications from diabetes. She was 75. An avid Yankees fan, she was a regular at sporting events throughout her … [Read more...] about Director/Actress Penny Marshall Was Avid Sports Collector
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Notes: Collectors Profiled; 1971 Topps Sheet; the $1.98 Football Hartland
Their post-season lasted just one game and while fans in and around Baltimore were disappointed, there was at least one guy in Iowa who was also a little down in the dumps. Terry Sullivan doesn’t have to look far, though, to recall when the Orioles were on top. Sullivan lives in Davenport, about 850 miles from Camden Yards. While most folks in that neck of the woods root … [Read more...] about Notes: Collectors Profiled; 1971 Topps Sheet; the $1.98 Football Hartland
Jaw-Dropping Buffalo Bills Collection Donated to Museum
The Buffalo History Museum has acquired the largest most comprehensive private collection of Buffalo Bills football memorabilia. Greg Tranter, a passionate Bills fan, season ticket holder, and avid collector since a youngster has amassed his immense collection over a 50-year period and is turning it all over to the Museum. Tranter has also pledged a personal gift of … [Read more...] about Jaw-Dropping Buffalo Bills Collection Donated to Museum