Here is a disclaimer. I have never lived in Cleveland. I have never lived near Cleveland. I have been to Cleveland several times, and I have always felt an emotional connection with the city. I grew up as a Cavaliers fan – no, not because of LeBron James. It was because of Bingo Smith and Campy Russell and Austin Carr and Foots Walker. I wasn’t a Browns fan or an … [Read more...] about How Pete Franklin Turned Me Into A Cleveland Collector
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Chairman Of The Boards: Restoring Stadium Seats Is Sean Walsh’s Passion
When it comes to restoring stadium chairs, Sean Walsh has never taken a back seat. Walsh, through his company, Original Stadium Seats, has been selling and restoring seats since 1991. In the last few years, the 58-year-old Cleveland native has changed his focus into restoration, and he could not be happier. “I got tired of storing 200, 300 seats,” Walsh said. “I had them … [Read more...] about Chairman Of The Boards: Restoring Stadium Seats Is Sean Walsh’s Passion
Notes: NSCC Hotel Booking Opens; Topps Transcendent Party
Collectors and exhibitors heading to the 39th National Sports Collectors Convention can now book their hotel rooms through the NSCC. Once again, Conference Housing is serving as the National's booking agent with discounted rooms available. The 2018 show is scheduled for Cleveland's I-X Center August 1-5. Unlike other venues that have hosted the … [Read more...] about Notes: NSCC Hotel Booking Opens; Topps Transcendent Party
NSCC Schedule Set Through 2020
The National Sports Collectors Convention will return to Atlantic City in 2020. On the heels of this year's annual event, show organizers have unveiled dates for the next three shows in the rotation with the New Jersey resort getting a second crack at hosting the event following last year's show at the city's convention center. “We are extremely excited the … [Read more...] about NSCC Schedule Set Through 2020
Chris Levy: National is About Meeting Old, New Friends
Looking back at my first National - Atlantic City in 2003 - I am struck by how much both I and the hobby I love has changed in just a decade. Having frequently attended recent Nationals and regional shows, participated in online discussion groups, and been part of numerous auctions and transactions, I found that every few feet I stepped brought me closer to a friend or an … [Read more...] about Chris Levy: National is About Meeting Old, New Friends
Editor’s Blog: NSCC Wrap News and Notes
Dealers and collectors have made their way out of Cleveland--or will be leaving shortly--as the 2014 National Sports Collectors Convention comes to an end. The show's five-day run ended late Sunday afternoon at the I-X Center. Some final notes and observations from the weekend: Traffic on the show floor seemed strongest on Thursday and Friday. No matter where it’s … [Read more...] about Editor’s Blog: NSCC Wrap News and Notes
Updated: Photos, Video from 2014 National Sports Collectors Convention
Some images and video from the National Sports Collectors Convention in Cleveland, Ohio. The show runs July 30-August 3 at the I-X Center. ... Powered by Cincopa Video Streaming Hosting solution.2014 National Sports Collectors Convention Display boxes from baseball card seasons pastcameramake SAMSUNGheight 2322orientation 1camerasoftware I545VRUFNC5originaldate 7/30/2014 … [Read more...] about Updated: Photos, Video from 2014 National Sports Collectors Convention
NSCC News and Notes from Day One
A large crowd of collectors who bought VIP passes packed into a room filled with pizza and snacks prior to the official opening of the 2014 National in Cleveland. Organizers brought former Atlanta Braves' great Dale Murphy and 1990s Tribe star Carlos Baerga in for free autographs. Memory Lane's move to bring a Babe Ruth bat in and have collectors hold it (with gloves on) … [Read more...] about NSCC News and Notes from Day One
Cleveland National Recalls Super Joe
While most of the attention on Cleveland sports these days centers around LeBron James and Johnny Manziel, back in the early 1980’s, there was a player who turned not only the city on its ear, but was the talk of baseball for several months. That player was Joe Charboneau and “Super Joe” was your definition of a one-year wonder. Joe had a nice rookie year for the Indians and … [Read more...] about Cleveland National Recalls Super Joe
NSCC Will Have Case Breaking Pavilion
The National Sports Collectors Convention will add a ‘Case Break Pavilion’ when it sets up shop at the I-X Center in Cleveland this summer. Amazon.com Sports Collectibles is the title sponsor for the pavilion, which will be housed in a 12,000 square foot arena, adjacent to the Corporate Pavilion and across from the autograph area. Show Manager Mike Berkus says the special … [Read more...] about NSCC Will Have Case Breaking Pavilion