One of baseball's most popular, outspoken and controversial figures has passed away. The news of the death of Pete Rose at age 83 closed one of baseball's most memorable lives. The man who signed more autographs than any Hall of Famer, literally signed until the day before he died. Rose's body was found at his home in Las Vegas Monday. He had flown back to Nevada after … [Read more...] about Pete Rose Signed Autographs Until the End
cincinnati reds
Joey Votto May No Longer Be a Player, But He Will Always Be a Collector
It was an Uber drive to the Rogers Centre in Toronto on August 21 that emotionally sealed the envelope of Joey Votto’s baseball career. He was playing for the Buffalo Bisons, and he was on his way to the stadium in Toronto to see his old Cincinnati Reds teammates. He had just posted on Instagram that he was retiring from baseball. “Are you a player?” the Uber driver … [Read more...] about Joey Votto May No Longer Be a Player, But He Will Always Be a Collector
Cinci Area Shop Opens Location at Great American Ballpark
A card shop inside a big league ballpark? It’s happening on Thursday. Hit Seekers Sports Cards, which opened just across the Ohio River from Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati two years ago, is opening a second location inside the stadium. The kiosk style store will be located on the ballpark’s main concourse along the third base line, offering … [Read more...] about Cinci Area Shop Opens Location at Great American Ballpark
Notes: Topps and the NCAA; Blue Jays’ Closer Loves the Hobby; All-Reds Show
With news outlets looking for stories in and around the NCAA Tournament, Topps' partnership with the NCAA for its March Madness cards generated some national stories. The packs of cards that went on sale this week via Topps include both men's and women's players who are competing in the tournament, something the NCAA says was paramount to agreeing to a deal to put its name … [Read more...] about Notes: Topps and the NCAA; Blue Jays’ Closer Loves the Hobby; All-Reds Show
Elly De La Cruz Baseball Cards Generating Plenty of Interest
It hasn't taken long for Elly De La Cruz baseball cards to climb to the top of online searches. The young Cincinnati Reds phenom has sparked life into a franchise yearning for a new face of the franchise. . How hot has he been in the marketplace? On eBay alone, over $1.8 million worth of De La Cruz cards were sold in the 15 days after he was called up from the … [Read more...] about Elly De La Cruz Baseball Cards Generating Plenty of Interest
South Florida Collecting Family Loses Everything to Hurricane
Jeff Lampila, his 13-year-old son Finn and 8-year-old daughter Kinzley are avid baseball fans. They became partial season ticket holders for the Miami Marlins this year, and have amassed quite a baseball card and autograph collection. “The kids love getting to the park early. They love getting autographs prior to the game. There are days when we spend five or six hours … [Read more...] about South Florida Collecting Family Loses Everything to Hurricane
Shop Talk: When Do We Cut Ties with Our Teams?
I recently shared a meme I found on social media that got some traction.The person that posted it basically asked why as men (and women) do we choose a favorite sports team during our childhood and let it ruin the rest of our lives? Of course, it was posted in jest but, as with any good joke, there lies some truth within.I think that's a fair point, so I took it to the shop and … [Read more...] about Shop Talk: When Do We Cut Ties with Our Teams?
Votto Proves He’s a Hall of Famer Despite Being Undervalued in Hobby
Joey Votto has redefined himself. The 38-year-old slugger for the Cincinnati Reds has reached 30 home runs this year. It is only the third time in his long career he has reached that milestone. Votto is a shoe-in for the Baseball Hall of Fame, even before his resurgence. He has more than 300 home runs, more than 2,000 hits, and more than 1,000 RBIs. Over the first decade … [Read more...] about Votto Proves He’s a Hall of Famer Despite Being Undervalued in Hobby
Most Watched Jonathan India Rookie Cards, Prospect Issues
Every year, the Major League Baseball licensed baseball card market is defined by one or two players who are forever linked to the secondary sales market of that particular year’s products. For example, when collectors think of 2017, they think of Aaron Judge’s rookie cards. The 2019 baseball card crop is known for Fernando Tatis Jr. and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. The jury … [Read more...] about Most Watched Jonathan India Rookie Cards, Prospect Issues
Room Full of Red: Good Turnout for Collectors Group’s 1st Show
Are team-focused sports memorabilia shows the next big thing? The first ever Cincinnati Reds Collectors show certainly was a big draw. Collectors from a Facebook group devoted to the oldest franchise in baseball held their first in-person event inside a ballroom at the Marriott North in West Chester last Saturday. Hundreds of fans and collectors turned … [Read more...] about Room Full of Red: Good Turnout for Collectors Group’s 1st Show