The stick Wayne Gretzky used to score the Stanley Cup-winning goal for the Edmonton Oilers in 1988 has sold for $29,462, the most ever paid for a game-used NHL stick according to Montreal-based Classic Auctions, which sold it as part of its first major auction of 2020. Items from the collection of the late Hall of Famer Jean Beliveau also drew a lot of interest. … [Read more...]
Francisco Lindor, Topps Collaborate on Boxed Set
As it did with Bryce Harper awhile back, Topps got together with Francisco Lindor for a boxed set of cards that's just hitting the market. Launched at the company booth during the All-Star festivities in Cleveland, the set is now available online, with two different versions: one for those who want only the 50-card set and another for those who prefer an autograph or … [Read more...]
Topps Signs Guerrero Jr. to Exclusive Autograph Deal
Topps has signed Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to an exclusive multi-year autographed memorabilia contract. The deal gives Topps exclusive rights to sell newly-signed baseballs, bats, jerseys, photos, caps and other memorabilia. “We are thrilled to add Vladimir Guerrero Jr., as one of our exclusive athletes with our memorabilia line, Topps Authentics,” said David Leiner, Topps … [Read more...]
Hottest Francisco Lindor Prospect and Rookie Cards
After earning a pair of All-Star selections, a Gold Glove, a Silver Slugger and playing in a World Series, it might seem like he's been around awhile. The truth is, he's still a youngster and it's the promise of a long, productive career that has collectors hoarding Francisco Lindor rookie cards. An effervescent personality doesn't hurt. The Lindor File A … [Read more...]
Notes: Ponzi Architecht Sentenced; Lindor Signing at NSCC; Mile High Signed Baseballs; Huge Expos Collection
A Clovis, CA man who forfeited a $31,000 baseball card collection and more than $700,000 cash to federal investigators during a real estate fraud investigation has been sentenced to more than 12 years in prison. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Fresno says Seth Adam Depiano, 37, formerly of Clovis, operated a Ponzi scheme that lured real estate investors to give money to … [Read more...]
Notes: Lindor is Mystery Redemption; Cards on TV; Scherzer’s Charity Autographs
The 2015 Topps Tribute Baseball Mystery Autograph Redemption is Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor. Topps says those holding the redemption cards for the Mystery Autograph of last year's product will get a Lindor Tribute rookie autograph. Lindor finished second in the American League Rookie of the Year voting last season with a .313 batting average, 12 home … [Read more...]
Francisco Lindor Signs with Topps Authentics
One of the top shortstops in Major League Baseball is joining the Topps Authentics roster in an exclusive multi-year deal. Francisco Lindor is the latest rising star to sign with the company's new memorabilia division. Topps is offering signed Lindor jerseys, balls, bats, and oversized Chrome Rookie Cards on its website. His cards will continue to appear in most baseball … [Read more...]