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Hobby Pioneer Goodwin Goldfaden Dies at 97

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Sports collecting has lost one of its earliest devotees with the death of Goodwin Goldfaden.   The long-time operator of a sports book and memorabilia shop in southern California, died Sunday at age 97. Born in Cleveland, Goldfaden and his brother began buying sports publications in the 1920s.  He moved west in 1947 and eventually opened  Adco Sports Book Exchange … [Read more...] about Hobby Pioneer Goodwin Goldfaden Dies at 97

Lou ‘The Toe’ Groza Football Memorabilia

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He's still Mr. Cleveland Browns to a lot of fans. 11 years after his death, Lou "The Toe" Groza is still one of the most celebrated players in NFL history. Renowned for his kicking ability, Groza also played offensive tackle for the Browns, over a 21-year career that started in the 1940s and didn't end until the late 1960s. Recently, his son stopped by Antiques Roadshow … [Read more...] about Lou ‘The Toe’ Groza Football Memorabilia

How Does Death Really Affect The Value of An Autograph?

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Some well-known sports personalities sign as many autographs as they can to keep the value low and, they hope, keep the opportunists to a minimum.  Others don’t sign many at all to keep the price up so they can make more money in their next private signing deal or card company autograph contract.  One factor that neither philosopher can control is how long they have … [Read more...] about How Does Death Really Affect The Value of An Autograph?

Retired Stars Cash in on Memorabilia Market

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While some athletes' memorabilia hits the auction block because of the "Three D's", death, divorce or drugs...for others it's simply a matter of choice. The decisions made by former players to sell their items is what helps keep auction houses busy--and often earns them the publicity that leads to even more business. Whether it's Kirk Gibson cleaning out a storage unit … [Read more...] about Retired Stars Cash in on Memorabilia Market

Shops Bank on Cards’ Ongoing Allure

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Long predicted to be near death, the sports card industry plows forward, banking on the desire of American sports fans to own tangible connections to pro leagues, teams and athletes. The internet has been both friend and foe, creating communities of like-minded collectors and distributing information at the blink of an eye, while rendering hundreds of sports card shops … [Read more...] about Shops Bank on Cards’ Ongoing Allure

Massive Boxing Collection Becomes College Hallmark

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Boxing was Hank Kaplan's life. Well known in the sport as a promoter, consultant and writer--among other things--Kaplan was close friends with Muhammad Ali and followed the sport religiously. He was boxing's unofficial librarian and now his huge collection of  memorabilia, photos and newspaper clippings has a new home. Brooklyn College was the recipient after Kaplan's … [Read more...] about Massive Boxing Collection Becomes College Hallmark