by Rich Klein Like many other proud relatives, I have a niece who is not only impossibly beautiful but also impossibly talented. In case you want proof of both of these facts, please go to her web site (SarahWittMusic.com) to both see what I mean and listen to her sing. This past Sunday she performed five songs at the annual D-Bat Mustangs baseball club general meeting at … [Read more...] about Ramblings: Rich’s Own ‘Future Prospect’
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2011 Bowman Sterling Packs 2 Autographs Per Pack
Topps made two big announcements Thursday, showing off the first images of its 2012 baseball cards while revealing a little more about its high-end 2011 Bowman Sterling Baseball product. Modern card collectors will be hoping to see a box or pack under their holiday tree. Sterling is set for release the week before Christmas. Boxes will cost dealers around $200 each with … [Read more...] about 2011 Bowman Sterling Packs 2 Autographs Per Pack
What’s the Future for Manufactured Memorabilia
Steiner Sports says it has sold $3 million worth of Derek Jeter memorabilia since last Saturday, when the 37-year-old Yankee captain reached the 3,000 hit mark. Hitting a homer--and having superfan Christian Lopez give it back no doubt helped push the feel good story forward and compelled many to plunk down $700 for a signed baseball and $600-800 for an autographed … [Read more...] about What’s the Future for Manufactured Memorabilia
Upper Deck Launches 2010-11 SP Authentic Hockey
With the Stanley Cup playoffs advancing toward the conference final round, Upper Deck has released its 2010-11 SP Authentic Hockey card product. A newly expanded 150-card base set with subsets and inserts including “Future Watch” autographed rookie cards numbered to 999 are among the highlights. “Every year, when you’re looking for the best autographed rookie cards n the … [Read more...] about Upper Deck Launches 2010-11 SP Authentic Hockey
I Now Pronounce You the Future Mr. and Mrs. Topps
Grand Central Terminal in New York was a wacky place to be on Valentine's Day. There were baseball cards. Guys dressed in tuxedos. A giant ball pit. An audience. Cameras. And somewhere, a $10,000 diamond ring. Topps held its 60th anniversary Diamond Dig Monday, bringing ten bachelors and their girlfriends in for a special contest. They had submitted the winning videos … [Read more...] about I Now Pronounce You the Future Mr. and Mrs. Topps
Hobby’s Future Discussed in Houston
A Bum Phillips era Houston Oilers reunion was just part of this past weekend's big sports card and memorabilia show in Houston. Tri-Star Productions' event is one of the biggest in the western half of the country with football players past and present joining their baseball colleagues for a big autograph session. Dealers competing in a still challenging modern era card … [Read more...] about Hobby’s Future Discussed in Houston
Football Hall of Fame Expansion Will Showcase Collection
The Pro Football Hall of Fame is planning to show off more of its collection of football memorabilia and historic documents thanks to a $23.6 million expansion announced by the Hall's Board of Trustees. The Hall is also taking steps to preserve its collection through a new climate control system. The expansion and renovation project, the largest in the Hall of Fame’s … [Read more...] about Football Hall of Fame Expansion Will Showcase Collection
Decision Made on Future of Museum’s Babe Ruth Rookie Card
It's sat quietly inside the Babe Ruth Museum in Baltimore for several years. A 1914 rookie card of the Bambino, much like those that have sold at auction for hundreds of thousands of dollars. The Museum made news last month when it tried to find the owner of the card. The man who originally loaned it to the museum had passed away and Mike Gibbons, the executive director, … [Read more...] about Decision Made on Future of Museum’s Babe Ruth Rookie Card
2010 Authentic Hockey Promises 3 Autos Per Box
The 2010 Stanley Cup now rests with the Chicago Blackhawks, winners of the coveted trophy for the first time since 1961. And fast on the heels of the exciting Stanley Cup battle between Chicago and the Philadelphia Flyers, the Upper Deck Company is has released its latest sports card product: 2009-10 SP Authentic Hockey. The 200-card regular set features higher end … [Read more...] about 2010 Authentic Hockey Promises 3 Autos Per Box
Twins Keep History in Forefront as Target Field Opens
It's back to the future in the Twin Cities. The Minnesota Twins arrived in the early 60s as the chief tenants of Metropolitan Stadium, an outdoor venue that was home for about 20 years. After spending the next two decades at the rather sterile, if not comfortable Metrodome, the team is back outdoors at Target Field. Monday was the first game, but behind the scenes a … [Read more...] about Twins Keep History in Forefront as Target Field Opens