The move from one of baseball’s low budget franchises to its most powerful has opened up new doors for one of baseball’s top power hitters. One of those is a new deal for signing his name on something other than a contract. Make that a lot of somethings. Giancarlo Stanton autographs will be on everything from batting helmets to baseballs after the former Miami Marlin … [Read more...]
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Ezekiel Elliott Autographs Now a Fanatics Exclusive
His autographed trading cards usually include only the letters “EZE” but Ezekiel Elliott autographs bought through Fanatics as part of a new exclusive deal will include his full name—and even a middle initial. Fanatics announced Wednesday it would become the sole distributor of authentic memorabilia from the young Dallas Cowboys star. fourth overall draft pick in … [Read more...]
NFL Offering Autograph Sessions, More at Scouting Combine
The NFL is welcoming fans and collectors to its annual scouting combine in Indianapolis next month. For the first time, the NFL will offer free and interactive fan experiences, including autographs from former players, access to Combine drills and press conferencesand virtual reality attractions, to the 2017 edition of the annual event which serves as a showcase … [Read more...]
Klay Thompson 60 Point Game Memorabilia Hits Market
We'll always be left to wonder just how many he could have had but Klay Thompson's 60 point game was impressive for this fact: he did it in just 29 minutes on the court. Thompson has an autograph contract with Fanatics and on Wednesday, the company revealed a line of memorabilia with that inscription Thompson will add when he sits down with company reps for a … [Read more...]
3-Day Show Returns to Chicago
Over 70 athletes, including more than a dozen current Chicago Cubs and the bulk of the 1980 Miracle on Ice team members will be among the autograph guests for this weekend’s Fanatics Authentic Show in Chicago. The show opens late Friday afternoon and runs through Sunday at the Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont. Dealers from across the country will be set up along … [Read more...]
Under Wraps Autographed Baseball Product Preview
Fanatics is getting into the packaged memorabilia business with its Under Wraps autographed baseball product, due out next week. The company, which has exclusive autograph deals with a number of well-known athletes including Steph Curry, Kris Bryant and Peyton Manning, has packaged over 2,000 autographed baseballs from several dozen past and present big leaguers for … [Read more...]
Collectors Turn Out for Autographs at Chicago Show
Not everyone was watching the NCAA Tournament all weekend. The Fanatics Sports Spectacular in suburban Chicago brought thousands of collectors to the Stephens Convention Center for the annual spring show. Over 300 tables manned by about 160 dealers had new and old cards and memorabilia but for many, the Fanatics shows are all about the autographs...and where else but at an … [Read more...]
Ronda Rousey Gets Autograph Deal
She’s no longer the champ but there’s still no more recognizable UFC fighter. The loss to Holly Holm apparently didn’t dent the demand for Ronda Rousey autographs, either. Fanatics Inc., announced Thursday it had reached an exclusive, multi-year memorabilia deal with the former Women’s Bantamweight champ. Fanatics Authentic, the company’s memorabilia division, will be the … [Read more...]
Manning to Sign Career Inscriptions for Fanatics
He made it official Monday, announcing his retirement with emotion and good humor. “18 is a good number,” said the man who spent that many seasons largely re-writing the NFL record book. It didn’t take long to find evidence of Peyton Manning signing autographs with final career notations. He'll be doing so soon through the company with which he has a signature … [Read more...]
Stars Coming Out For Halloween Show In Philly
Halloween weekend will present a different kind of candy for collectors who venture to the Philadelphia area. The Fanatics Authentic Sports Spectacular will feature autograph and photo opportunities and even meet-and-greet sessions with more than 50 athletes. This weekend’s show, which runs from October 30 through November 1, will be held at the Greater Philadelphia Expo … [Read more...]
