For the first time ever, the World Olympic Collectors Fair will be held in North America. The Fair will be held in conjunction with the 2011 National Sports Collectors Convention, to be held at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, August 3-7, in Chicago. 1968 Olympic legends Dick Fosbury and Bob Beamon will be among the special guests. The World Olympic Collectors … [Read more...]
Save! Olympic Net Headed to Hockey Hall Instead
It looks like any other net you might find at a high level of hockey. Posts. Netting. A little padding. Yet it's hockey history, especially in Canada. The net into which flew the game-winning goal in the Vancouver Olympics was scheduled to go on the auction block Monday, but is instead headed for the Hockey Hall of Fame. The net into which Sidney Crosby scored the … [Read more...]
NHLPA Launches Hobby Promotion Contest
One innovative hobby store will earn an all-expenses-paid player signing courtesy of the NHL Players Association through the NHLPA’s new Hobby Store Promotion Contest. Adam Larry, NHLPA licensing director, said the contest – as well as the NHLPA’s plans to form a Hobby Retail Committee - was inspired by retailer interaction at the recent Industry Summit in Las … [Read more...]