Some pro athletes save memorabilia from their playing careers. Some go a step further and grab whatever they can while the dream lives on—from teammates’ jerseys and gear to autographs and things only they have access to. Others just don’t have the collecting gene and aren’t concerned at all with saving much of anything. Members of the Chicago Blackhawks come from all … [Read more...]
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Bobby Orr Cards Still a Magnet for Collectors
He inspired several generations of defensemen, changed the way the game was played, showed an amazing and unique set of skills to NHL fans-- and also provided a lot of value for hockey collectors. Next to Wayne Gretzy, Bobby Orr cards are the most popular in the sport. He played 657 NHL games and produced 270 goals, 645 assists and 915 points. Orr also led the Bruins to … [Read more...]
Chicago Area Shop Owner Expands
Some sports card shops are struggling. Some will close by the end of the year. Then, there’s Brian Jadzak. The Chicago area man has opened four of his Baseball Card King locations in just four years including his latest in the suburb of Downers Grove just last month. It all started with a small mall storefront. Business was good enough that he expanded into another space … [Read more...]
