It was a long wait to be elected and another long wait to be inducted, but the day has finally come for one of the newest members of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Ted Simmons was elected by the Modern Baseball Era Committee back in December of 2019 but it wasn't until now that he could enjoy an actual day in the sun at Cooperstown. His 21-year career, spent mostly with … [Read more...] about 8 Career Chronicling Ted Simmons Baseball Cards
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Notes: Rich Altman Passes; Maris ’61 Jersey Donated to HOF; More
The sports memorabilia world lost one of its long time fixtures Thursday with the sudden passing of dealer Rich Altman. Altman started Hollywood Collectibles in 1986 and was still running the Dania Beach, Florida-based company, which specialized in autographs. He had exhibited at major shows across the country since the 1980s and had been a regular at the … [Read more...] about Notes: Rich Altman Passes; Maris ’61 Jersey Donated to HOF; More
Notes: Topps Deal Update; Big Herbert Card Sold; PSA’s NSCC Numbers; Jersey Auctions; More
Topps and the SPAC that it’s planning to merge with later this month, are getting closer to finalizing the deal. Mudrick Capital Acquisition Corp., announced Wednesday that it has filed a definitive proxy statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with the proposed business combination between MUDS and Topps. MUDS has scheduled a … [Read more...] about Notes: Topps Deal Update; Big Herbert Card Sold; PSA’s NSCC Numbers; Jersey Auctions; More
Hall Of Fame’s YouTube Series Connects Artifacts To Baseball History
The National Baseball Hall of Fame’s new YouTube series will help fans connect with the national pastime. The Hall of Fame announced a 13-episode series, “Hall of Fame Connections,” which will give fans a unique perspective of the museum in Cooperstown, New York. The series is produced by MLB Network and received funding from New York’s division of tourism. The series … [Read more...] about Hall Of Fame’s YouTube Series Connects Artifacts To Baseball History
“Picturing America’s Pastime” Draws on Hall of Fame’s Photo Library
A new book drawing on the Baseball Hall of Fame’s extensive collection of photographs is now available. Picturing America’s Pastime: Historic Photography from the Baseball Hall of Fame Archives is a 320-page peek into baseball, its personalities, landmarks and history. Drawing on the Hall of Fame’s archive of more than 300,000 unique images, the Museum’s … [Read more...] about “Picturing America’s Pastime” Draws on Hall of Fame’s Photo Library
Baseball Hall’s Photography Collection to Be Focus of Book as Part of New Publishing Deal
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum plans to release a series of books as part of a new agreement with Mango Publishing. With a new imprint under the Mango umbrella, called National Baseball Hall of Fame Books, the Hall plans to publish two to three titles per year, beginning in May of 2021 with Picturing America’s Pastime – based on the Museum’s extensive … [Read more...] about Baseball Hall’s Photography Collection to Be Focus of Book as Part of New Publishing Deal
Notes: HOF Election; Topps News; CSG Update, More
The 2021 Baseball Hall of Fame class will have no one in it. None of the candidates were named on enough ballots to garner the required 75 percent and so there will be no class of 2021. The inevitable bump in rookie card prices of potential new members heated up with pre-announcement talk that Scott Rolen might be elected, but the former Phillie and Cardinal third baseman … [Read more...] about Notes: HOF Election; Topps News; CSG Update, More
5 Career-Chronicling Cards of Willie McCovey
Generally speaking, bodies of water are named after large geographic regions, famous explorers or historical events of significance. Every once in a while, they name one after a prolific power hitter who symbolized the majestic feat of sending a baseball over a wall, an arcade, and pavilion before it comes to rest in the what is now commonly referred to as “McCovey Cove.” A … [Read more...] about 5 Career-Chronicling Cards of Willie McCovey
Notes: Mattingly Signs “Project 2020”; Diamond Icons Checklist; Hall of Fame Field Trip
A new batch of Topps Project 2020 cards autographed by Don Mattingly are on the auction block, with proceeds to benefit young people in his hometown. Mattingly Charities has several of the Gregory Siff-created cards, signed by the former Yankees star and current Miami Marlins manager, who added a few different inscriptions to each card. Mattingly Charities provides … [Read more...] about Notes: Mattingly Signs “Project 2020”; Diamond Icons Checklist; Hall of Fame Field Trip
Hall of Fame’s “Starting Nine” Highlights Items from Each MLB Franchise
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum recently introduced Starting Nine, a team-themed experience that highlights nine pieces for each team among the vast collection of tens of thousands of treasured artifacts preserved in Cooperstown. The idea is to help tell each team's story in the form of its artifacts. Museum officials say curators spent many hours … [Read more...] about Hall of Fame’s “Starting Nine” Highlights Items from Each MLB Franchise