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...]
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...]
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...]
Modern Baseball Era Committee Candidates and Their Rookie Cards
This weekend, a 16-member Modern Baseball Era Committee will gather to consider nine players and one former executive for induction to Cooperstown. Obviously, Hall of Fame election tends to mean a boost for a player’s rookie cards. As of now, all but the highest graded examples of most of the players’ cards are inexpensive. With results due to be announced Sunday at … [Read more...]
2019 World Series Exhibit Opens at Hall of Fame
Items used by Washington D.C.’s first World Series champions since 1924 are now part of a new exhibit at the Baseball Hall of Fame. Autumn Glory is now open, with game-worn and game-used gear from the Nationals' win over the Houston Astros as well as items from the 2019 postseason. Following the final game on Oct. 30, the Museum acquired several artifacts from … [Read more...]
Notes: Collector Has 250,000 Dodgers Items; HOF’s Card Giveaway; Harden’s Chinese-Style Gamer
He grew up near Ebbets Field in Brooklyn so there really was no doubt which big league baseball team he’d root for, but decades later, he’s still connected to the Dodgers through a collection that’s hard to beat. He lives in Riverside, CA now and is a collector who has a lot of everything, from rare baseball cards (vintage and current) to historic programs to bats and the … [Read more...]
Baseball Glove Artist Sean Kane’s Work Finds Home in the Hall of Fame
An artwork featuring Hall of Fame pitcher "Dizzy" Dean on a hand-painted, vintage baseball glove by Guelph, Ontario artist Sean Kane is now part of the collection at The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, NY. The painting was voted into the Hall of Fame collection by their Acquisitions Committee in early 2019. The artist hand-delivered the painted … [Read more...]
Notes: Wander Franco Autographed SuperFractor Pulled; eBay Discount; More
The biggest hit out of 2019 Bowman baseball has been pulled from a shop in Amarillo, TX. Owner Steve Bybee of S&S Sportscards says one of his best customers landed the Wander Franco autographed SuperFractor numbered 1/1 a couple of days ago. There’s no word yet on what the owner is planning to do with the card, which would likely fetch a strong five or possible … [Read more...]
Baseball Hall’s Shoebox Treasures Exhibit Set to Open in May
The Baseball Hall of Fame is planning to open its new permanent baseball card exhibit on Saturday, May 25. Last year, the Hall announced a campaign to raise $800,000 for the exhibit’s design and construction to build the exhibit, billed as a dedication “to the story of baseball cards.” According to the Hall, the exhibit will span more than 700 square feet of space on … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Topps Sketch Card Artist Gets Hall Call
We don't know all of what will be inside the Baseball Hall of Fame's new, permanent baseball card exhibit when it opens later this year but we do know they'll soon be featuring the work of an artist familiar to current collectors. Todd Aaron Smith has already created numerous 1/1 sketch cards for Topps baseball cards. His work will be part of a display at the Hall that … [Read more...]