Bert Blyleven was famous for his curveball during a 22-year career in the major leagues, but there is nothing deceptive about his latest pitch. The baseball Hall of Famer is auctioning items on eBay, with some of the proceeds going to his favorite charities. The most expensive item for sale — and it would be the most coveted — is a Hall of Fame bat Blyleven received when he … [Read more...] about Hall Of Famer Bert Blyleven Selling Memorabilia On eBay
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Former Big League Pitcher Larry Christenson’s Huge HOF Autographed Ball Collection Up for Grabs
Larry Christenson spent 11 years as a pitcher with the Philadelphia Phillies but his collecting career ramped up after his playing days ended. Now, he’s putting one of his most impressive collections up for sale. Christenson’s extensive collection of over 120 single-signed baseballs featuring members of the Hall of Fame is among the major attractions in Hunt Auctions’ … [Read more...] about Former Big League Pitcher Larry Christenson’s Huge HOF Autographed Ball Collection Up for Grabs
Collection Reveals Ultra-Rare Smokey Joe Williams Autograph
A newly uncovered sheet of autographs from an obscure series between Negro League players and their National League counterparts in 1932 has revealed one of the rarest signatures of any Baseball Hall of Famer. Now, that pencil scribble of a Negro Leagues great is headed to the open market. Heritage Auctions says it will offer the page that includes Smokey Joe … [Read more...] about Collection Reveals Ultra-Rare Smokey Joe Williams Autograph
2020 Topps Transcendent Hall of Fame Edition Info, Checklist
Topps is creating a spinoff of its most expensive and limited product. 2020 Topps Transcendent Hall of Fame Edition is scheduled to release on April 24. Typically costing $20,000 to $25,000, Transcendent offers a large batch of autographed and low serial-numbered cards along with an invitation to a gathering with special baseball guests who are yet to be named. … [Read more...] about 2020 Topps Transcendent Hall of Fame Edition Info, Checklist
More Content, Prices Part of 2nd Edition of Baseball Hall of Fame Autographs Book
Six years after the original was released, the second edition of long-time collector Ron Keurajian’s book Baseball Hall of Fame Autographs is out, with some new features and content that weren’t part of the first one. A commercial banker and attorney by trade, Keurajian has been collecting baseball autographs since he visited Charlie Gehringer in their shared Detroit area … [Read more...] about More Content, Prices Part of 2nd Edition of Baseball Hall of Fame Autographs Book
Dave Hill’s Massive Autograph Collection On Block Via SCP Auctions
Dave Hill spent a lifetime collecting autographs. His family is going to realize a signature moment when they are sold this weekend in SCP Auctions’ Fall Premier sale. The Dave Hill Autograph Collection, consisting of 16 lots and 8,732 autographs — including 186 Hall of Famers — is part of the SCP Auctions sale that ends Saturday night. Hill was … [Read more...] about Dave Hill’s Massive Autograph Collection On Block Via SCP Auctions
Editor’s Blog: Trickle Down Effect of Major Hobby News Stories
Several years ago, there were so many stories, columns, blog posts and TV reports about the “dying sports card industry” that it kind of become a running joke. The theme was pretty much always the same. Most of the people writing those words fell into three camps: 1) they collected as kids in the late 1980s or early 90s, were now discovering their cards weren’t worth … [Read more...] about Editor’s Blog: Trickle Down Effect of Major Hobby News Stories
Autographed Ball from First Hall of Fame Class Brings $623,369
A baseball signed by 11 members of Major League Baseball’s original 1939 Hall of Fame inductees sold for $623,369 early Sunday morning at SCP Auctions. The Reach Official American League ball has the signatures of Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, Ty Cobb, Cy Young, Tris Speaker, George Sisler, Walter Johnson, Connie Mack, Nap Lajoie, Eddie Collins and Pete Alexander, all in strong … [Read more...] about Autographed Ball from First Hall of Fame Class Brings $623,369
Gold Jacket Autograph Sessions Bring Nearly 50 Hall of Famers to Canton
It’ll be an autograph-a-palooza in northwest Ohio during the first week in August. While the National Sports Collectors Convention lineup includes over 100 guests, the Pro Football Hall of Fame in nearby Canton will also have a major signing event on Saturday, August 4. The annual “Gold Jackets Autograph Session” is sponsored by Panini America. Dozens of Hall of … [Read more...] about Gold Jacket Autograph Sessions Bring Nearly 50 Hall of Famers to Canton
Signed Ball from 11 Original Hall of Fame Inductees Could Fetch Record Price
Once the property of an autograph seeking player, a baseball signed by 11 members of Major League Baseball’s original 1939 Hall of Fame inductees will be brought to auction starting on July 25. The Reach Official American League ball boasts the signatures of Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, Ty Cobb, Cy Young, Tris Speaker, George Sisler, Walter Johnson, Connie Mack, Nap Lajoie, … [Read more...] about Signed Ball from 11 Original Hall of Fame Inductees Could Fetch Record Price