It was once owned by Charlie Sheen, then stolen from its display inside a New York restaurant by workers, triggering an FBI investigation. Now, one of the hobby’s most famous copies of the rare T206 Honus Wagner card is coming back on the auction block for the first time in nine years. Mile High Card Company will offer what’s known as the “All-Star Café Wagner” in its … [Read more...] about “All-Star Cafe” T206 Wagner Card Set to Return to Auction
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Wild Tale of the “All-Star Cafe” Wagner Subject of New Story
It’s a crazy story involving a T206 Wagner, a 1990s sports restaurant, a chef, Charlie Sheen, Mr. Mint, the FBI…and presidential pardons. If you know the story of the “All-Star Café Wagner,” you probably don’t know all of it. While the Gretzky-McNall Wagner has had its own taste of federal law enforcement, this Wagner card is one with a story that’s even more … [Read more...] about Wild Tale of the “All-Star Cafe” Wagner Subject of New Story
Notes: Sheen Talks Major League Movie Prop Auction; Bruins’ Military Jerseys; New Webcast; Cyber Monday
The famed Cleveland Indians cap worn by Charlie Sheen’s Ricky “Wild Thing” Vaughn character in “Major League” and the actual screen and game-used pitched ball from the climactic scene where Vaughn strikes out his nemesis with a 101 mph fastball are up for sale in the Lelands Fall 2019 Classic Auction, which runs through Dec. 6. “Whenever people would come over to my house … [Read more...] about Notes: Sheen Talks Major League Movie Prop Auction; Bruins’ Military Jerseys; New Webcast; Cyber Monday
1915 Ruth Signed Baseball, Joe Jackson Voucher Among Lelands Fall Highlights
Babe Ruth memorabilia remains a big hit with collectors. Particularly baseballs signed by the Sultan of Swat. A baseball signed by Ruth as part of a team collection of signatures from the World Series champion 1915 Red Sox is one of several key pieces of memorabilia items offered for sale in the Lelands Fall 2019 Classic Auction. The baseball, which opened at $5,000 … [Read more...] about 1915 Ruth Signed Baseball, Joe Jackson Voucher Among Lelands Fall Highlights
Notes: Sheen, Ovechkin Coming to Chantilly; Topps’ Double Yaz; Grandma’s Mahomes Collection; DeJong Buys “M”
CSA Shows has landed Charlie Sheen and Alex Ovechkin as autograph guests for its upcoming Chantilly Show. Both will appear on Sunday, October 13. Sheen autos are $125 with inscriptions priced at $75 and he’ll also take a professional photo with you for $125. Ovechkin autos start at $125 and he, too, will do photo ops. Sheen is a long-time collector of baseball … [Read more...] about Notes: Sheen, Ovechkin Coming to Chantilly; Topps’ Double Yaz; Grandma’s Mahomes Collection; DeJong Buys “M”
Ruth Items Top $4 Million in Lelands Sale
Bidding for a 1927 World Series ring attributed to Babe Ruth and a copy of the infamous document that finalized his sale to the Yankees in 1919 sold for more than $4 million combined early Saturday in a Lelands auction. The ring, with a “G H Ruth” inscription inside, sold for $2,093,927. The Ruth sale document originated in the estate of Jacob Ruppert, who owned the … [Read more...] about Ruth Items Top $4 Million in Lelands Sale
Will Ferrell Cards Coming to Topps Archives
You knew it was coming. Topps announced Wednesday that it had created Will Ferrell baseball cards for inclusion in its 2015 Archives Baseball product. There are ten different cards of Ferrell, who suited up and played for ten different teams during spring training as part of TV special. The stunt also raised money for cancer charities. Topps says Ferrell has autographed … [Read more...] about Will Ferrell Cards Coming to Topps Archives
What’s Hot in the Shop? Topps Archives Blasting Off Shelves
When Topps Archives MLB hit on Wednesday, it already had generated quite a significant amount of buzz before it arrived in card shops across the country. Just like Bowman before it, my store was receiving loads of calls from collectors who wanted to get in on the busting action. I am already regretting ordering just one case, but as with other products that were available … [Read more...] about What’s Hot in the Shop? Topps Archives Blasting Off Shelves
Sheen Gives Twitter Shout as 2014 Archives Arrives
2014 Topps Archives baseball will again bring its share of quirkiness to the table. Archives was released Wednesday, bringing eight cards per pack with 24 packs per box and ten boxes to a case. Each hobby box will hold two autographs and cards of a certain movie star/collector will be randomly inserted. The product will again utilize Topps designs from the past while … [Read more...] about Sheen Gives Twitter Shout as 2014 Archives Arrives
Charlie Sheen News: Autograph Deal With SportsMemorabilia.com
Normally, you head for the entertainment page of your favorite website to grab the latest Charlie Sheen news. Not today. Thanks to an assist from Darryl Strawberry, the actor/collector just completed a private signing of memorabilia, including baseballs and sports movie-related memorabilia from his appearances in Major League and Eight Men Out. Sheen forged a deal with … [Read more...] about Charlie Sheen News: Autograph Deal With SportsMemorabilia.com