If you don't have a sports almanac handy, here is the all-time list of Super Bowl winners (and losers) in descending order as well as some other team-related Super Bowl trivia just in case you find yourself in a heated discussion. XLVIII: February 2, 2014: Seattle Seahawks 43, Denver Broncos 8 XLVII: February 3, 2013: Baltimore Ravens 34, San Francisco 49ers … [Read more...]
Coughlin’s Super Bowl Flip Card, Cap Up for Bid
New York Giants' coach Tom Coughlin is hoping to raise money for his foundation through a special auction of items used in Super Bowl XLVI. Coughlin's autographed, game-worn cap and the flip chart he carried on the sidelines are being sold with proceeds to benefit the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund, which assists children with leukemia and other cancers and their families by providing … [Read more...]
Sneak Peek at Warriors Autograph Stash; Steiner Giants Session
There's money to be made if you're in the business of selling Super Bowl champion New York Giants memorabilia. The G-Men were in danger of not making the playoffs late in the year, but we all know how things turned out. The team's huge fan base includes a lot of memorabilia collectors and fans who just buy stuff when the Yankees, Giants or other New York team wins a … [Read more...]
Panini Offering Special NFL Experience Card Sets
The NFL Experience begins its nine-day run at the Indianpolis Convention Center today, with free autograph sessions and a football memorabilia show, all held in conjunction with Super Bowl XLVI. Panini America is co-sponsoring both and they have been showing off what they're calling their largest NFL Experience-exclusive card set ever; one that includes seven Super Bowl MVP … [Read more...]
Giants Named Topps Organization of the Year
Topps has handed out its annual’ “Organization of the Year Award” to the San Francisco Giants. This achievement by the Giants marks the second win for the organization in the last three years. The Organization of the Year award dates back to 1966 and highlights the Major League team that has shown outstanding performance, depth and talent throughout their Major and Minor … [Read more...]
Has Bobby Thomson’s 1951 ‘Shot’ Jersey Already Been Found?
Dan Scheinman lives in San Francisco so it wouldn't be a shock to know he's in the tech industry. It also wouldn't be a surprise to know he has a vintage Giants jersey in his collection of baseball memorabilia. It will definitely open some eyes to know that he might just have one of the post-War game's most valuable artifacts hanging amid the rest of his stash. He can't be … [Read more...]
34 MLB Draftees Now Part of Bowman Draft Picks
Topps now has 34 draft picks confirmed as signers for its 2011 Bowman Draft Picks & Prospects set. Fourth overall pick Dylan Bundy (Orioles) joined #5 selection Bubba Starling (Royals), #7 selection Archie Bradley (Diamondbacks) and #24 Taylor Guerrieri (Rays) are now part of the checklist. Of the 34 confirmed signers, 33 of the subjects were selected in the 1st … [Read more...]
Topps Adds More Autographs to 2011 Bowman Draft Picks
Topps has added more autographs to its 2011 Bowman Draft Picks and Prospects boxes. Of the 30 confirmed signers, 29 of the subjects were selected in the 1st Round of the 2011 MLB Draft (including supplemental 1st Round). Bowman Draft Picks, which streets late November, guarantees a Chrome on-card autograph in every hobby box. In addition, the product features autographs … [Read more...]
Fear the Beard…Guard Your Wallet
San Francisco Giants' relief ace Brian Wilson will do a public autograph session at the end of the month. How popular is the man with the baddest beard in baseball? Popular enough, apparently, to sell a lot of autographs at $150-200 a pop. Wilson, the three-time All-Star who is the modern era's answer to Al "Mad Hungarian" Hrabosky, has agreed to sign at ManCave Sports … [Read more...]
More Foreign Vintage Baseball Cards Part of Auction
More vintage baseball cards from Cuba and Latin America that were part the impressive collection of Richard Merkin are on the block this month. Just a few months after someone paid $32,810 for a 25th Infantry 1916 baseball team panoramic photo that featured Bullet Joe Rogan, Dobie Moore and Oscar “Heavy” Johnson and a 1910 Punch Ty Cobb that for $13,773, Hake’s Americana is … [Read more...]