Dr. James Naismith’s original rules of basketball, which were recently purchased by Kansas University graduates David and Suzanne Deal Booth for more than $4 million, will be on display from March 5 through May 29 at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, Mo. “My family is very proud to bring this important treasure to the Nelson-Atkins, where the rules will be … [Read more...] about Buyer Still Jazzed About Purchase of Naismith Rules
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Topps Strikes Deal With Publisher
Topps has granted ABRAMS, a publisher of illustrated books with an exclusive license to publish books inspired by Topps’ long-standing presence in sports and popular culture. The multi-year arrangement is expected to yield an array of non-fiction and fiction sports and entertainment-themed books and calendars. The first line of books is slated to release in spring of … [Read more...] about Topps Strikes Deal With Publisher
Editor’s Blog: 1934 Goudey Error, New NBA Photo Deal
A 1934 Goudey George Watkins card showed up at Dean's Cards recently missing the yellow background color. Purchased as part of a collection by the Ohio-based dealer, the card makes for a startling contrast to the 'regular' Watkins card you see. You can read about the unique variation--and see it--here. ---------- Getty Images, the NBA and AllPosters.com have … [Read more...] about Editor’s Blog: 1934 Goudey Error, New NBA Photo Deal
DiMaggio Deal Aimed at Creating Brand
Joe DiMaggio will soon grace a host of licensed consumer products, including trading cards, bats and jerseys as part of a new deal aimed at creating fresh branding around the baseball icon. DiMaggio, LLC—the sole licensing company and owner of DiMaggio’s name and image since the player’s death in 1999—has partnered with MODA Licensing, Inc. in New York and Dominant … [Read more...] about DiMaggio Deal Aimed at Creating Brand
Michael Vick Signs Deal for Game-Worn Gear, Autographs
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick has signed an exclusive contract with J.O. SportsCo to distribute his game-worn equipment and autographs. Las Vegas-based J.O. Sports will have exclusive rights to all of Vick's gear from the 2010 NFL season and act as Vick's sole distributor for autographs. Vick, who pleaded guilty to felony dog fighting charges in 2007 and … [Read more...] about Michael Vick Signs Deal for Game-Worn Gear, Autographs
Knowing How to Deal With Dealers Can Help Save Cash
by Craig Paulson Attending a big sports card and memorabilia show can be the highlight of a card collector’s year. For many, just the smell of the old time cardboard is enough to send them into a spending flurry. Of course, one of the great traditions of sports card and memorabilia shows is haggling with the dealers. Anyone can look in a price guide and arrive at the … [Read more...] about Knowing How to Deal With Dealers Can Help Save Cash
Topps Signs Bryce Harper to Exclusive Deal
The Topps Company has signed Major League Baseball’s# 1 Draft Pick Bryce Harper to an exclusive agreement. The multi-year deal grants Topps exclusive rights for autographed cards, game-used memorabilia cards and Harper’s image use on packaging and advertising. Topps landed Stephen Strasburg to a similar deal before the 2010 season. “Growing up a huge baseball fan, it … [Read more...] about Topps Signs Bryce Harper to Exclusive Deal
Panini America Signs Deal With Wesley Johnson
Panini America has entered into an exclusive relationship with Wesley Johnson, the Minnesota Timberwolves rookie and the fourth overall pick in this year's NBA Draft. The partnership with Panini America, the exclusive trading card and sticker licensee of the NBA, marks Johnson's first NBA trading card deal. As part of the relationship, Panini will hold exclusive rights to … [Read more...] about Panini America Signs Deal With Wesley Johnson
Peyton Manning Scores Panini Football Card Deal
Peyton Manning will become the face of Panini America's football card products in 2010. Manning will be featured on Panini's 2010 NFL/NFLPA packaging, advertising and point-of-sale initiatives including the official NFL sticker/sticker album and NFL Adrenalyn, an interactive trading card game set to debut in August. Manning's autograph and game used materials will also … [Read more...] about Peyton Manning Scores Panini Football Card Deal
Jets Coach Rex Ryan Signs Steiner Deal
Few NFL coaches have personalities big enough to score their own autograph deal. Developing a winning team in the nation's number one media market doesn't hurt. New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan fits the bill and Steiner Sports announced Wednesday it has signed the outspoken and confident boss to an exclusive memorabilia deal. Ryan, who led the Jets to the AFC … [Read more...] about Jets Coach Rex Ryan Signs Steiner Deal