Things were more than a bit tumultuous at Chavez Ravine in 2011, but there's nothing like a trip down memory lane to put a few smiles back on the faces of fans. The Dodger Stadium 50th Anniversary party will be a year-long event that includes tributes to the great L.A. teams and players of the past, some special giveaways, an autograph event and a special website. The team … [Read more...] about Dodger Stadium 50th Anniversary Will Include Nostalgia, Memorabilia
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Sports Pictures Website Launches
Collectors looking for a site devoted strictly to sports pictures and posters have a new resource after the launch of PlayerPictures.com. The website specializes in providing information on collecting photos of athletes, teams, stadiums and other subjects associated with pro and college sports as well as NASCAR. Whether seeking standard 8x10 photos, 16x20 size or even large … [Read more...] about Sports Pictures Website Launches
Game Worn Tom Brady Jersey Seeing Plenty of Action at Super Bowl Auction
A game-worn Tom Brady jersey from this season has already rocketed to $26,620 in the Super Bowl Auction now underway at HuntAuctions.com The white jersey is among the featured items in the event, which wraps up with a live portion on Saturday in Indianapolis. It’s from the Patriots’ comeback win over the Dallas Cowboys on October 16. Down by 3 points with 2:31 left, … [Read more...] about Game Worn Tom Brady Jersey Seeing Plenty of Action at Super Bowl Auction
Topps Diamond Giveaway Site Back Up
Collectors have been frustrated with the technical issues plaguing the Topps Diamond Giveaway website but there was good news on Thursday. The site is back up and running properly. Topps apologized for the lack of access but wasn't offering any extension on the deadline to redeem codes from 2011 Series One and Update packs. "We hope that you have enjoyed unlocking your … [Read more...] about Topps Diamond Giveaway Site Back Up
Ramblings: Rich’s Own ‘Future Prospect’
by Rich Klein Like many other proud relatives, I have a niece who is not only impossibly beautiful but also impossibly talented. In case you want proof of both of these facts, please go to her web site (SarahWittMusic.com) to both see what I mean and listen to her sing. This past Sunday she performed five songs at the annual D-Bat Mustangs baseball club general meeting at … [Read more...] about Ramblings: Rich’s Own ‘Future Prospect’
MeiGray Signs Deal with L.A. Kings
The Los Angeles Kings and MeiGray Group have agreed on a multi-year game-worn memorabilia partnership in which MeiGray becomes the Kings' exclusive game-worn authenticator, and the "Official Game-Worn Jersey Source" of the Kings. All game-worn jerseys beginning in 2011-12 will be authenticated by MeiGray and marketed through Team LA in Staples Center and meigray.com. In … [Read more...] about MeiGray Signs Deal with L.A. Kings
Leland’s Reveals Auction Details
Among the featured items in Lelands.com current auction, which closes December 16 is an extremely rare jersey worn by baseball Hall of Famer Harmon Killebrew, Derek Jeter’s ball from his 3000th hit at bat, a 1971 Pele Brazil Game Worn Jersey, and championship rings from Jim Katcavage and Darvin Ham. The 100% original, 1959 Washington Senators jersey (Reserve: $10,000) is … [Read more...] about Leland’s Reveals Auction Details
1959 Game Worn Killebrew Jersey Up for Bid
One of what the company says is just three known Harmon Killebrew game worn Washington Senators jerseys is being offered in the Lelands.com auction, running now through December 16. “This is a rare treasure--one of the greatest jerseys from one of the greatest home run hitters of all time,” says Mike Heffner, president, Lelands.com, which says its jersey is the only one that … [Read more...] about 1959 Game Worn Killebrew Jersey Up for Bid
Agents Busy Seizing Bogus Goods, Websites During Baseball Playoffs
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center (IPR Center) have announced the results of "Operation Strike Out." The one-month operation, which commenced at the beginning of the American League and National League Championship Series and continued through the World … [Read more...] about Agents Busy Seizing Bogus Goods, Websites During Baseball Playoffs
MEARS Auction Salutes Fall Classic
Bidding has begun in the October MEARS Online Auction. Over 800 lots are offered from a variety of sports. In honor of the 2011 World Series, MEARS has a wide array of baseball related items. Game used bats top the list, with over 170+ graded examples offered. The bats range from the early 1920s to modern day. Both Hall of Famers and obscure commons are included. Each bat … [Read more...] about MEARS Auction Salutes Fall Classic