by Rich Klein New Year’s Eve was dreary here in Dallas and since my wife had to spend the day at home for medical reasons (nothing serious, just something she is better off at home doing), I took a tour of the COMC.Com web site. A few things really struck me, including that if you are a bit older, like me, just looking at the cards for sale from a specific year or years is … [Read more...]
2011 Topps Heritage Minor League Edition
by Rich Klein In 2011, Topps has the exclusive license for not only the combination of major league players in full uniform but also has an exclusive license for minor league players. That combination has worked well in giving Topps a pipeline to feature younger players as they make their way up THE LADDER. This year, Topps has featured many cards of "uber" prospect Bryce … [Read more...]
Hank Aaron Signs Contract to Sign for Topps
On the heels of announcing that Sandy Koufax would be signing autographs for 2011 Topps products, the company has announced announce that Hank Aaron autographs will be a part of 2011 baseball card products. It will be Aaron's first autograph deal with Topps since 2005. He signed for Donruss in 2008. The first Topps issues to find Aaron’s autograph will be: 2011 … [Read more...]
Browns Hall Full of Artifacts, Memories
The Cleveland Browns will honor some of the city's all-time great players this weekend. Fans who can't be there to see the first inductees into the team's 'Ring of Honor' can still grab a big dose of history inside the stadium. The Browns have unveiled their Heritage Hall exhibit in the BrownsTown area of Browns Stadium. Some rare, valuable and historic Browns … [Read more...]
National Sports Collectors Convention Notes: Final Edition
The 2010 National Sports Collectors Convention is in the rear view mirror and life is back to normal for those who make it a big part of their summer. Here's a short video produced by the same newspaper that gave us the 1914 Babe Ruth rookie card, The Baltimore Sun: ----------------- Heritage Auctions says its 'Platinum Night' auction brought in over $1.8 million in … [Read more...]
Heritage Raising Funds for Smith Charities
Winning bidders in a fund-raising auction can be the guest of former Dallas Cowboys star Emmitt Smith when he’s inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame in August, spend two days at the 2011 Masters with Smith or attend The Dancing With The Stars finale with he and his wife in May, among other fantasy lots. Proceeds from the May 14 auction conducted by Heritage … [Read more...]
Game-used Bobby Orr Jersey Brings $191,200
The 1966-67 game-worn rookie jersey of NHL legend Bobby Orr, widely considered the greatest defenseman in hockey history, sold Friday for $191,200. The price includes a 19.5% Buyer's Premium. The buyer purchased the jersey via Heritage Auctions' internet bidding platform. The name and location of the winning bidder were not publicly revealed. "If ever there was such … [Read more...]
Hornung Notre Dame Jersey Proved Worth Trip
When Notre Dame and Pro Football Hall of Famer Paul Hornung’s circa 1954-1955 Fighting Irish football jersey comes up for auction on April 23, it will represent the culmination of collector John Shaw’s simple hunch that turned into one of the football finds of a lifetime. Heritage Sports Collectibles will offer the jersey in its spring catalog sale. “The thought of a long … [Read more...]