Mo Vaughn was one of the most feared hitters of his generation. 'The Hit Dog' spent the best part of his career, nearly a decade, with the Boston Red Sox. The three time All-Star and 1995 AL MVP finished his career with a batting average just shy of .300 while belting well over 300 home runs and driving in over 1,000 runs. The following year, playing in 161 games, he … [Read more...] about Mo Vaughn Talks Cape Cod League Cards, Cal Ripken Autographs and Hanging Out with The Big Red Machine
Cal Ripken Jr.
Popularity of Cal Ripken Rookie Cards Not Just About The Streak
Cal Ripken, Jr. is and always will be "The Iron Man" of Major League Baseball, but Ripken was much more than just his remarkable streak. He was one of the most consistent players of his generation-if not, the most consistent. He didn't just show up. He produced. Not only could you count on him to get 600 at bats per year, he'd also add power, run production, and stellar defense … [Read more...] about Popularity of Cal Ripken Rookie Cards Not Just About The Streak
Orr, Other Stars to Appear at Spring 2018 Sportcard & Memorabilia Expo
Trading card collectors in the United States swear by the annual National Sports Collectors Convention and everything it has to offer. Those of us that love cards and live North of the border have something special of our own in the Sportcard & Memorabilia Expo that is our own paradise, especially for hockey collectors. This time, it aims to be bigger than ever with a rare … [Read more...] about Orr, Other Stars to Appear at Spring 2018 Sportcard & Memorabilia Expo
Interactive Infancy: 1997 Donruss VXP 1.0 CD-ROM
Given the advances in computer technology these days — smartphones, iPads, tablets have opened the Internet in ways that were not dreamed of 20 years ago — the 1997 Donruss VXP 1.0 CD-ROM set looks quaint. But it was one of the earliest attempts to bring baseball cards into the computer age. In fact, Donruss marketed the product as the “First-Ever Collectable CD ROM Trading … [Read more...] about Interactive Infancy: 1997 Donruss VXP 1.0 CD-ROM
Ramblings: Ripken Recollections as Anniversary Approaches
The actual anniversary of Cal Ripken breaking Lou Gehrig’s record is Sunday but with the schedule putting the Orioles on the road, they celebrated the 20th anniversary of that milestone Tuesday night at Camden Yards. It’s hard to believe so much time has passed since that magical run around the ballpark when his 2131st consecutive game played became official. Carl … [Read more...] about Ramblings: Ripken Recollections as Anniversary Approaches
Cal Ripken Jr. Meets His (Bat) Maker
For seven years the Louisville Slugger Factory & Museum and Hunt Auctions have teamed to present their Living Legend Award. The 2013 recipient was Baltimore Orioles Hall of Fame shortstop Cal Ripken Jr. who, prior to receiving the award, was taken on the Louisville Slugger factory tour. It was 30 years ago today, by the way, that Ripken followed his Rookie of the Year … [Read more...] about Cal Ripken Jr. Meets His (Bat) Maker
VIDEO: Cal Ripken Gets a Look at Lou Gehrig Bat Coming to Auction
A high grade Lou Gehrig game used bat will be up for bid this fall and what could be better than seeing Cal Ripken Jr. take a few cuts with it? Goldin Auctions will bring the PSA 9 rated stick to its catalog in October. Recently in Chicago, A Piece of the Game, the new WGN-TV series that features historic sports memorabilia, shot a segment on the bat featuring the man who … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Cal Ripken Gets a Look at Lou Gehrig Bat Coming to Auction
Autograph Signers Announced for NSCC
Tri-Star Productions has announced the initial group of autograph guests for the 33rd Annual National Sports Collectors Convention, August 1-5 in Baltimore. While dozens of athletes past and present will be on the final list as the show approaches, the first wave includes some familiar names from the show circuit. Among the confirmed bookings are numerous Hall of Famers … [Read more...] about Autograph Signers Announced for NSCC
Skip Schumacher’s Rally Squirrel Card Helps Push Topps Buzz
A few 2012 Topps packs and boxes have somehow made their way into stores, but most folks won't have the chance to buy the year's first baseball card product until Wednesday. Already, though, there's a card generating mainstream media buzz. Like the Derek Jeter-George Bush-Mickey Mantle of 2007 and other subsequent manufactured oddities, the 2012 Topps Skip Schumacher/Rally … [Read more...] about Skip Schumacher’s Rally Squirrel Card Helps Push Topps Buzz
Joe Namath Tells Story Behind Rookie Card Hospital Photo to Letterman
Topps' Super Bowl Legends game continues the company's online promotional efforts. There are special code cards in packs of 2011 Topps Football. Each code unlocks either a special die-cut Super Bowl Legends card or a Super Bowl digital item. The die- cut cards include 70 top Super Bowl performers from the past in special technology (just like the Diamond die-cut cards … [Read more...] about Joe Namath Tells Story Behind Rookie Card Hospital Photo to Letterman