If you own baseball card sets from the 1960s and 70s, you probably own a lot of Doug McWilliams' work. The California man was a prolific photographer for Topps. Now, his work is heading to Cooperstown. Making good on a long ago promise, McWilliams is donating thousands of images he shot--including some very rare pictures--to the Baseball Hall of fame. Some were … [Read more...] about Ex-Topps Photographer’s Work Heading to HOF
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Upper Deck Laying Off 119 Workers
Upper Deck jettisoned 33 workers in January. It turns out that was just the beginning. The Carlsbad, California trading card and memorabilia maker has filed notice with the state of California that it is laying off 119 workers. Upper Deck has gone through a series of issues lately, including the loss of its partnership with Major League Baseball that launched the company … [Read more...] about Upper Deck Laying Off 119 Workers
Thou Shalt Not Covet Thy Sports Bar’s Gretzky Jersey
The walls of sports bars, when properly accessorized, can be magical. A vintage baseball here. An old Mickey Mantle baseball card there. Signed photos on the wall. It's like going to a card show except nothing's for sale. Unfortunately, police in Bismarck, North Dakota say that didn't stop a California man visiting the city from attempting to leave Stadium Sports Bar … [Read more...] about Thou Shalt Not Covet Thy Sports Bar’s Gretzky Jersey
Historic Ruth Home Run Bat Story Ready for TV
The bat used by Babe Ruth to hit the first home run in old Yankee Stadium in 1923 – and sold by Southern California-based SCP Auctions – for a record $1.265 million in 2004 will be featured on TLC’s hit show, “Accidental Fortune,” Sunday, April 18 at 8 p.m. ET. Aside from its connection to Ruth, the most important and valuable bat ever discovered has a storied … [Read more...] about Historic Ruth Home Run Bat Story Ready for TV
Babe Ruth Autograph Show Had Legal Trouble
Players who sign autographs for appearance money and sometimes get in trouble is not a modern phenomenon. Even Babe Ruth had a legal run-in over an event in California just before the Yankees' storied 1927 season. The Babe was famous for spending his off-season traveling around the world, playing in exhibitions, making appearances for his sponsors and spreading some … [Read more...] about Babe Ruth Autograph Show Had Legal Trouble
Konami Fires Back at Upper Deck
vs Japanese company says having to take its one-time partner to court over a rogue move to print cards in China "came as a huge shock". … [Read more...] about Konami Fires Back at Upper Deck
Upper Deck Claims Victory in Konami Suit
Upper Deck says paying damages to Konami was a "favorable outcome" for the company. … [Read more...] about Upper Deck Claims Victory in Konami Suit