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Ex-Mets Clubhouse Manager Pleads Guilty to Memorabilia Theft, Tax Evasion

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Charlie Samuels, the former longtime clubhouse manager for the New York Mets, has pleaded guilty to criminally possessing almost $2.3 million worth of on-field and game-used Mets memorabilia and collectibles – including autographed jerseys, bats and baseballs – belonging to the Mets organization and to evading City and State taxes. “The defendant was a once trusted employee … [Read more...] about Ex-Mets Clubhouse Manager Pleads Guilty to Memorabilia Theft, Tax Evasion

Bruins, Store Preparing to Lauch Big Game-Used Sale

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The defending Stanley Cup champs are getting ready to open training camp for a new season but fans and collectors will soon be able to purchase pieces of the old one. The Boston Bruins Equipment Sale offers a chance to purchase player-worn practice and game-used equipment from the 2010-11 Championship Season.   Retail outlet Pure Hockey is hosting the sale starting on … [Read more...] about Bruins, Store Preparing to Lauch Big Game-Used Sale

Game Worn Dealer Arrested; Facing Mail, Wire Fraud Charges

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  The owner of Minnesota-based Vintage Authentics was arrested on the floor of the National Sports Collectors Convention in Rosemont, Ill. Thursday morning.   Investigators from the United States Postal Inspection Service arrested 40-year-old Steve Jensen, who was taken away in handcuffs and booked on charges of mail and wire fraud involving what inspectors tell Sports … [Read more...] about Game Worn Dealer Arrested; Facing Mail, Wire Fraud Charges

Landon Donovan Signs Upper Deck Autograph Deal

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Los Angeles Galaxy and Team USA soccer star Landon Donovan has signed  multi-year contracts to sign autographs and provide game-used equipment for Upper Deck and Upper Deck Authenticated.  The deal allows the company to be the sole providers of Donovan's autographed trading cards, memorabilia and game-used equipment. “He has nearly single-handedly reinvigorated the … [Read more...] about Landon Donovan Signs Upper Deck Autograph Deal

Booted to the Hall: Kramer’s Shoe Comes Home

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The Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame Inc. received a “legendary” donation from a life-long Packers fan Tuesday, adding to its collection of a bygone era. Joel Schultz, a resident of Green Lake, Wis., returned the square-toed right kicking shoe of Packers great, Jerry Kramer, to share his high school’s fairytale memory. The shoe was given to the school by former Packers … [Read more...] about Booted to the Hall: Kramer’s Shoe Comes Home

Yankees Museum Includes Items from Fogel Collection

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Two major exhibits in the New York Yankees Museum presented by Bank of America include more than 80 historic pieces of game-used equipment, vintage baseball cards and other important memorabilia from the fabled sports collection of Marshall Fogel of Denver, Colorado.  He also has provided over 40 photos of iconic moments in the history of the team for exhibits that honor Lou … [Read more...] about Yankees Museum Includes Items from Fogel Collection

Sharks Hold Sale; Put Bite Threat on Dealers

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The San Jose Sharks are offering game-worn jerseys and game-used gear to fans this Saturday...but they're also warning fans not to re-sell what they buy. Sharks fans have their chance to acquire one-of-a-kind Sharks memorabilia on Saturday, June 26 from 9 a.m. – Noon as the team conducts its annual Equipment Sale at Sharks Ice at San Jose (1500 S. Tenth St.). Among the … [Read more...] about Sharks Hold Sale; Put Bite Threat on Dealers