Christmas came early this year for Chicago sports fans planning on attending the National Sports Collectors Convention. Of the more than one hundred former athletes that will be signing at the Tristar Autograph Pavilion, close to three dozen of them have called The Windy City home at some point during their career. “The National always has a great lineup of legends,” … [Read more...]
Newly Uncovered 1969 Ernie Banks Jersey Coming to SCP Auctions
Whether performing at home or on the road, Ernie Banks always believed it was a beautiful day to play baseball. Game-worn jerseys of the beloved Chicago Cubs star generate interest when they come to auction, and SCP Auctions is offering a flannel from the bittersweet 1969 season. The road jersey will be part of the company's 2019 Summer Premier sale in … [Read more...]
Wisconsin Man Has Goal Of Collecting 1 Million Cubs Cards
Baseball card collectors can be obsessive, but Beau Thompson is in a class by himself. Thompson, a 36-year-old business development specialist from Madison, Wisconsin, is a Chicago Cubs fan on a mission. He wants to collect 1 million Cubs cards. He’ll buy them online or trade for them, and condition is not a major issue for vintage cards. He scours internet groups, auctions … [Read more...]
Original 1908 Cubs Cabinet Photo at Auction
Six years before Wrigley Field opened, the last Chicago Cubs team to win a World Series for the next 108 years gathered for a team photograph. It was 31 years before the Baseball Hall of Fame would open its doors and eventually four of the players on that squad, including player-manager Frank Chance, would be elected. Now, an original copy of that 6 x 7 3/4" cabinet … [Read more...]
Javier Baez Rookie Cards Appear to Be Solid Long-Term Play
He belted a game-winning home run in his first big league game back in 2014 and since that time, he's developed into one of baseball's best players. There's no doubt this native of Puerto Rico is a big deal to Cubs fans but Javy Baez rookie cards and pre-rookie issues have also become a hobby favorite. Here's a breakdown of some of his most popular issues … [Read more...]
Rare 1938 Sawyer Biscuit Cabinets Featured Cubs, White Sox
In 1938, the Chicago-based Sawyer Biscuit Company offered cabinet photos of Chicago Cubs and White Sox players. Today, these cabinets are tough to find and they are so rare that the checklist is still being defined. 1938 Sawyer Biscuit Basics The Sawyer Biscuit cabinets were offered through the mail, which helps explain their rarity. For ten cents as well as a … [Read more...]
1907 Grignon Cubs is a Unique Pre-War Issue
The 1907 Grignon Cubs set is one of the most unique pre-war postcard issues. And rarely seen, it's also one of the hardest to find. Here's a closer look at this interesting team issue. 1907 Grignon Cubs Basics The 1907 Grignon Cubs set is a team issue for the Chicago Cubs. They are named as such because the copyright holder as identified on the front in the border area was … [Read more...]
Rizzo, Fanatics Launch Benefit Auction for Shooting Victims
Cubs’ first baseman Anthony Rizzo has teamed up with Fanatics Authentic for a fundraising auction to benefit families affected by the recent shooting at Rizzo’s high school alma mater. Dozens of sports items and experiences are in the auction, with more expected to be added in the coming days. All of the money generated by bidders will be donated to Marjory Stoneman Douglas … [Read more...]
Even Players Can’t Decipher Teammates’ Signatures
The look of a Major League autograph has definitely changed over the years. You once could look at a signed baseball and be able to read each name as players usually took enough time to craft an identifiable signature. These days, not so much. Players raised in an electronic age quickly scribble some often illegible letters and most of us are left to guess the name. Some think … [Read more...]
1966 and 1967 Pro’s Pizza Cards Are Rare, Unique
In the 1960s the Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox teamed up with a pizza company to produce unique collectibles. Today, the 1966 and 1967 Pro's Pizza issues are hard to come by. As a result, these are a relatively pricey vintage issue. Pro's Pizza Cards Get Their Start in 1966 1966 was the beginning of the Pro's Pizza issues. The oversized 'cards' were printed on the boxes … [Read more...]