The coronavirus pandemic has shaken the world to its core. What we once took for granted is now gone. Panic buying and mounting cases of COVID-19 are rampant, and so is fear, hunger and unemployment. Sports have been shunted to the sidelines. Troubling times, indeed. Many athletes have pitched in to help, donating money to worthy causes. Former major league pitcher Dan … [Read more...]
TV Story on Big Pull, Thurman Munson, Cool Baseball History, Hofstra Show; MeiGray Auction
Earlier this month, we wrote about Jimmy Mahan, the collector who pulled a 1/1 Williamson/R.J. Barrett card out of Panini Contenders. It sold for $15,000 after Mahan (@KentuckyCards) pledged to donate the proceeds to a North Carolina children’s home. The story reached mainstream media in the last several days with the story below airing on the ABC affiliate in Raleigh. Check … [Read more...]
Youngster Sells Cards for Friend Battling Cancer
A Massachusetts boy’s decision to sell his sports card collection to help a friend with cancer treatment expenses has touched off a wave of support over the last couple of weeks. Brady Kahle is just nine years old but his selfless gesture awed both his family and strangers around the country. Brady is a huge Red Sox fan who has had his own collection since he was a … [Read more...]
Justin Wilson Auction Benefits Late Driver’s Family
IndyCar driver Graham Rahal and eBay are partnering to host an online charity auction in honor of Justin Wilson, the racer who lost his life in the aftermath of another driver’s wreck last month. Drivers and others have donated memorabilia to a series of ongoing auctions that will take place between now and the end of October. Wilson, 37, was among the most popular … [Read more...]
Teen Who Started Cards2Kids Awarded Scholarship
A Chicago area teenager who started a charity organization that collects sports cards to donate to various children’s organizations and hospitals is getting a boost toward his college education. As a high school sophomore, John Makowiec created ‘Cards2Kids out of his home in the Chicago area. An avid collector, John wanted other kids – especially those who are ill or … [Read more...]
Teen Battling Heart Condition Gets NHL Moment, His Own Hockey Card
The San Jose Sharks provided hockey fans with one of the most memorable moments of the season when they signed super fan, Sam Tageson, to a one-day deal with the team. Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area and the Sharks Foundation worked in unison to make this dream come true for the 17-year-old, who suffers from hypoplastic left heart syndrome and was told he should never ride a bike, … [Read more...]
Texas Rangers Foundation, Wives Holding On Line Charity Auction
The Texas Rangers Wives are partnering with the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation to host an online auction to benefit Kenna’s Kids nonprofit organization. Included in the auction are 37 one-of-a-kind autographed items from members of the 2012 Texas Rangers team. Featured auction items include: Josh Hamilton natural Louisville Slugger bat, Mike Napoli worn black and red … [Read more...]
Bill Buckner, Mookie Wilson Together Again
Bill Buckner used to complain about the merciless taunting and questions from fans about his error in Game Six of the 1986 World Series. Now, he seems to be embracing his moment in history. Grandstandsports.com is bringing Buckner and Mookie Wilson to New York to relive the infamous moment that linked them together in baseball immortality. The reunion charity event will … [Read more...]
6 Stolen Jerseys Recovered; Collectors Donate More
The thief who hid inside a Canadian auto dealership and then stole signed NHL jerseys destined for a charity auction may be having a change of heart. Six of the ten pilfered jerseys were recovered in an office building on Wednesday. The case has gotten a lot of attention in British Columbia, in part because of the video and pictures that show the crime taking place and … [Read more...]
Nash Will Trade Donations for Game Shoes
Phoenix Suns' star Steve Nash is using Facebook to help raise money for his charity, while giving fans and collectors a shot to win some game-worn shoes of a future Hall of Famer. … [Read more...]