More than 800 pieces of baseball memorabilia are on the auction block, with proceeds going to a good cause. Former MLB umpire John Hirschbeck, who lost two of his children to a rare neurological disease, is hoping to raise money for the Magic of Michael Foundation, with the auction including items personally obtained and collected during his years in the game. The … [Read more...] about Retired MLB Ump John Hirschbeck Auction to Aid Foundation
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Gone Yet Never Forgotten: Meet Expos Super Collector Perry Giannias
It started with an Ellis Valentine autographed baseball acquired on a dare by a grade school friend. Now, Perry Giannias is one of the most dedicated Montreal Expos collectors around; and he's turning his passion into a fundraising machine, too. Giannias, who lives in suburban Montreal, grew up with the first Major League Baseball team to call another country … [Read more...] about Gone Yet Never Forgotten: Meet Expos Super Collector Perry Giannias
Steiner Turns Game-Used Jerseys into Neckties
If you’re constantly worried about getting that necktie dirty and the dry cleaning bill that follows, you could always buy one that’s supposed to have a little wear. Steiner Sports has just launched a new line of ties made from game-used jerseys, some of which still bear the scars of competition. Thus far, only those for the New York Rangers and Yankees are … [Read more...] about Steiner Turns Game-Used Jerseys into Neckties
Edinson Volquez “Error Cap” Winds Up in Good Hands
A Royals fan and collector who was in the right place at the right time wound up with a nice conversation piece Sunday night. If you watched ESPN’s coverage of the Royals-Mets game in Kansas City, you may have seen KC starter Edinson Volquez pitching with a cap that was different than the one being worn his teammates. The special opening night uniform was supposed to … [Read more...] about Edinson Volquez “Error Cap” Winds Up in Good Hands
MLB Auction Wasting No Time Putting Up Game-Used Series Items
Major League Baseball is putting game-used World Series items into its auction not long after their use on the field. While MLB Auction has been around for several years, fans and collectors usually had to wait several days—or longer—to see items from special events come up for bid. During Tuesday night’s extra-inning duel between the Mets and Royals, however, they were … [Read more...] about MLB Auction Wasting No Time Putting Up Game-Used Series Items
Cubs Launch Wrigley Field Collection
The Cubs are using the renovation of Wrigley Field to auction off items as part of its Cubs Authentics division. The team has announced the Wrigley Field Collection, which will feature authenticated items in limited quantities up for auction and sale, including bleacher seats, flags, scoreboard tiles, signage and celebrity guest memorabilia, plus items related to Wrigley … [Read more...] about Cubs Launch Wrigley Field Collection
Upper Deck Prepares World of Sports Set
Upper Deck says it is in the midst of producing a 400-card set geared toward a broader sports fan base that encompasses a myriad of sports from basketball, baseball and swimming, to hockey, figure skating and mixed martial arts. Entitled “World of Sports,” the collection will include 400 athletes and coaches from a host of different countries and include autographed cards … [Read more...] about Upper Deck Prepares World of Sports Set