Arena Club, the trading card platform founded with backing from Derek Jeter, is getting an influx of fresh funding. The company announced Wednesday that it had raised $10 million in a Series A round, bringing the total amount of money it has raised to $20 million. The round was led by venture capital firms including M13, defy, Lightspeed Ventures, Elysian Park … [Read more...] about Jeter Backed Arena Club Picks Up $10M in Series A Funding
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Derek Jeter Founding Partner in New Sports Card Grading Firm “Arena Club”
Derek Jeter has an endorsement/autograph deal with Topps. Now he has his own grading company. The Hall of Fame shortstop is listed as a founding partner of Arena Club, the latest entry in a suddenly crowded field of upstart grading firms. It’s offering grading and authentication services as well as personal showrooms where collectors and buy, sell, trade and … [Read more...] about Derek Jeter Founding Partner in New Sports Card Grading Firm “Arena Club”
Items From Scout Who Signed Derek Jeter Up for Auction
More than two dozen lots originating in the collection of former New York Yankees scout Dick Groch, including a page from his original scouting report on high school prospect Derek Jeter, will find new homes this weekend. Groch has also turned over his personal 1996 Yankees World Series championship trophy, the Topps "All-Star Scout" award he received that year for signing … [Read more...] about Items From Scout Who Signed Derek Jeter Up for Auction
“Call of the Captain”: Derek Jeter’s Latest Topps Set Includes Autographs, Relics
Derek Jeter’s partnership with Topps has spawned a new set of Jeter curated cards. The Hall of Fame shortstop provided input and signed autographs for the 2022 “Call of The Captain” set. Boxes offer 15 cards—9 base, two numbered parallels, three foil inserts and one autograph or relic card. It’s the latest in a line of Jeter focused products produced since he signed … [Read more...] about “Call of the Captain”: Derek Jeter’s Latest Topps Set Includes Autographs, Relics
Notes: Giannis-Leaf Update; Miggy’s Milestone Memorabilia; Jeter Bobble x3; Husband-Wife Card Shop, More
Attorneys for Giannis Antetokounmpo and Leaf Trading Cards are in negotiations to settle the NBA superstar’s lawsuit against the company over the use of his nickname and likeness. Antetokounmpo had filed for trademark infringement and dilution over Leaf cards picturing the 2021 Finals MVP and using his trademarked “Greek Freak” nickname. Lawyers for Antetokounmp and … [Read more...] about Notes: Giannis-Leaf Update; Miggy’s Milestone Memorabilia; Jeter Bobble x3; Husband-Wife Card Shop, More
Nationals Pitcher Kyle McGowin Turns Collecting Love into Shop, Breaking Business
Washington Nationals relief pitcher Kyle McGowin is anxious to return to good health next season, but in addition to off-season workouts and rehab, he's busy with his growing sports card business. One of a growing number of athletes who've taken an active role in the hobby, McGowin's World Champion Breaks held its grand opening in West Palm Beach, FL on November 19. The Kyle … [Read more...] about Nationals Pitcher Kyle McGowin Turns Collecting Love into Shop, Breaking Business
8 Career Chronicling Ted Simmons Baseball Cards
It was a long wait to be elected and another long wait to be inducted, but the day has finally come for one of the newest members of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Ted Simmons was elected by the Modern Baseball Era Committee back in December of 2019 but it wasn't until now that he could enjoy an actual day in the sun at Cooperstown. His 21-year career, spent mostly with … [Read more...] about 8 Career Chronicling Ted Simmons Baseball Cards
Notes: MLB Authenticators; Jeter Auction; Kaline Debut Stub; Showtime Cards
From milestones to foul balls, MLB authenticators chronicle every pitch, snaring dozens of items from all 162 games for every team, plus playoffs. However, if you're looking for a home run ball from the recent Field of Dreams game in Iowa, good luck. “The way the corn was planted, the immensity of it and the height of it, the ball would literally just … [Read more...] about Notes: MLB Authenticators; Jeter Auction; Kaline Debut Stub; Showtime Cards
Topps, Derek Jeter Team Up for New Card Set
Topps has released an online exclusive card set in partnership with a Hall of Famer. The boxed set of 2020 ToppsX Derek Jeter was introduced Wednesday as an online exclusive. Similar to previous ToppsX products produced with input from other athletes who have endorsement deals with the company, the Jeter set features not only cards focused on his career but also former … [Read more...] about Topps, Derek Jeter Team Up for New Card Set
Holy Grail of Early Derek Jeter Autographed Baseballs Coming to Auction
What may be the earliest known baseball signed by Derek Jeter as a professional is coming to auction, an iconic ball that has been cherished for 28 years by the batboy of the 1992 high school all-star game Jeter played in as a teenager in Michigan. The batboy--a 10-year old little leaguer who’s uncle coached the local varsity baseball team—was gifted the ball after the game … [Read more...] about Holy Grail of Early Derek Jeter Autographed Baseballs Coming to Auction