They sit at the back of a mammoth exhibit hall, away from the dealer booths and legions of collectors buying baseball cards. A rainbow of colored Sharpies and ballpoint pens at the ready, a who's who of stars file in from late morning until late afternoon, fulfilling the wishes of fans who show up with anything and everything that can be written on. It's an autograph party … [Read more...] about TRISTAR Keeps Autographs Flowing at National
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News, Notes and Photos from the 2011 National Sports Collectors Convention
As of last count, there were nearly 200 online articles in the mainstream media on the 2011 National Sports Collectors Convention. Unfortunately, most of them were about the dealer arrested not long after the first full day of the show had opened for business. The Associated Press was there with a photographer, which likely means they were invited by the U.S. Postal Service … [Read more...] about News, Notes and Photos from the 2011 National Sports Collectors Convention
Stolen Ty Cobb Letter Returned to Sporting News
Ty Cobb may have been one of the greatest hitters of all-time, but he was also a pretty prolific letter writer. Throughout his long life, Cobb was known to grab an ink pen and correspond with everyone from autograph seekers to fellow Hall of Famers. One letter Cobb wrote in the 1950s to the editor of The Sporting News wound up on eBay last month. There, it was discovered … [Read more...] about Stolen Ty Cobb Letter Returned to Sporting News
Seeing Baseball History Through its Memorabilia
On June 3, former Sotheby’s senior vice president Leila Dunbar will give a presentation titled “Stories In Hand – Baseball History Told Through its Memorabilia” at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York as part of its annual symposium on baseball and American culture. The 2010 Symposium runs June 2-4, featuring lectures and panels of more than 60 … [Read more...] about Seeing Baseball History Through its Memorabilia
Hall of Fame Opens Historic Yankees Photo Exhibit
The New York Yankees’ added to their long-running history with a 27th World Series title in 2009. And as it has been for the previous 26 championships, The Associated Press was there to document it for all time. Now, during the Baseball Hall of Fame’s annual World Series Weekend salute, the two occasions will come together as a new exhibit opens in … [Read more...] about Hall of Fame Opens Historic Yankees Photo Exhibit
Hockey Hall Expanding To Make Way for Memorabilia
The Hockey Hall of Fame is expanding its “World of Hockey Zone” by taking over vacated retail space inside the Toronto facility. At approximately 6,000 square feet, the expanded World of Hockey Zone, featuring the Hall’s ever growing international hockey collections (including Sidney Crosby’s gold medal winning puck and other recent acquisitions from the Vancouver Games), … [Read more...] about Hockey Hall Expanding To Make Way for Memorabilia
Baseballs Signed by Hall of Famers Still Focus for Many
by Paul Davis Autographed baseballs, especially those signed by Hall of Famers, continue to be one of the most collectible pieces of sports memorabilia today. One of the major reasons for their sustainability is the uniqueness and value of each and every baseball. Some of the factors that contribute to this include the player who signed the ball, how many signatures … [Read more...] about Baseballs Signed by Hall of Famers Still Focus for Many
Five Underrated 1980s Football Rookie Cards
The 1980s gave us Ronald Reagan. MTV. Big hair. And a boatload of great football players. The greatest draft of all-time took place in 1983 when the first round was simply loaded with can't miss Hall of Famers, opening with John Elway and closing with Darrell Green, who spent 20 Hall of Fame years in the league. The list of the most popular 80s rookie cards is … [Read more...] about Five Underrated 1980s Football Rookie Cards
Stars, Not Sets are Kendrick’s Motivation
Arizona Diamondbacks managing general partner Ken Kendrick is missing his 25 best baseball cards, worth millions. Luckily, he knows where they are. As we reported last week, the cream of Kendrick's impressive collection is on loan to the Baseball Hall of Fame. It'll be on display this spring and summer and the lifelong baseball fan couldn't be happier that his pride and … [Read more...] about Stars, Not Sets are Kendrick’s Motivation
Aaron Home & Museum Dedicated in Mobile
Hank Aaron asked his parents' permission to sign a pro baseball contract when it was offered in the early 1950s. Luckily, Herbert and Estella said yes. From an unpretentious little house in Mobile, Alabama, Aaron climbed the ladder of baseball success until he was in the Hall of Fame and owned baseball's all-time home run record. Now, that white house that launched his … [Read more...] about Aaron Home & Museum Dedicated in Mobile