Tickets to Tom Brady’s first appearance in an NFL game are popular with collectors, but whatever happened to the helmet he wore when he took his first NFL snap in a regular season game? It’s in the hands of TriStar Productions’ CEO Jeff Rosenberg who has owned it for several years. Brady wore it when he went 1-3 for 6 yards in mop duty against the Lions on Nov. 23, … [Read more...] about The Story Behind Tom Brady’s First NFL Helmet
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Houston Show Returns with Plenty of Autographs
It was a long wait, but collectors descended on Houston's NRG Arena over the weekend for the 35th show, put on by TriStar Productions. The three-day gathering had been scheduled for February but was postponed back in December. The show featured over 400 tables of cards, autographs, memorabilia and services. Two dozen current and former athletes showed up to sign … [Read more...] about Houston Show Returns with Plenty of Autographs
TRISTAR Moves Upcoming Houston Show from February to June
Collectors and dealers hoping to attend TRISTAR Productions’ February show in Houston will have to wait a little longer. On Wednesday, the company announced it was postponing the show until June 4-6. It had originally been planned for February 12-14. The event will still take place at NRG Arena. TRISTAR's Houston shows are among the hobby's largest and … [Read more...] about TRISTAR Moves Upcoming Houston Show from February to June
TRISTAR Acquires 12,000 Autographed Baseballs from Keating Collection
PSA’s Principal Autograph Authenticator, Kevin Keating, has sold his collection of more than 12,000 autographed baseballs to TRISTAR, which is putting them up for sale, one by one. Keating, a long-time collector who founded and operated Quality Autographs from 1992-2016 when he was hired by PSA, recently packed up the collection himself and drove it from his Virginia … [Read more...] about TRISTAR Acquires 12,000 Autographed Baseballs from Keating Collection
Q&A: NSCC Autograph Pavilion is Biggest Ever
It wasn't even on the radar when the show was getting started back in the early 1980s, but the National Sports Collectors Convention is now also known as the hobby’s biggest autograph event. Dozens of current and former athletes, coaches and even a few actors are scheduled for stints during the five-day run. Some have signed at the National before but interest remains … [Read more...] about Q&A: NSCC Autograph Pavilion is Biggest Ever
Ken Griffey Jr. Signs Autograph Deal with TriStar
Houston-based TriStar Productions has signed an exclusive autograph contract with Ken Griffey Jr. The company conducted its first private signing session with Griffey earlier this month. TriStar is offering a line of autographed baseballs, bats, photos and jerseys with prices ranging from $249 to $699. Many include a “HOF 16” inscription along with the autograph, … [Read more...] about Ken Griffey Jr. Signs Autograph Deal with TriStar
Ali’s Fight of the Century Gloves Return to Auction
Muhammad Ali's fight-worn gloves from Ali-Frazier I -- "The Fight of the Century" -- are going back on the auction block. Jeff Rosenberg of TRI-STAR Productions, who bought the gloves two years ago for $388,375, has consigned them to Goldin Auctions. They originated in the collection of Ali’s long-time corner man Angelo Dundee. It's been an honor to own the Mona Lisa of … [Read more...] about Ali’s Fight of the Century Gloves Return to Auction
TRISTAR’s Rosenberg Treasured Ali Friendship
Jeff Rosenberg has dealt with some of the most famous athletes in the world during his long career in the sports memorabilia business. This summer, his TRISTAR Productions will once again organize and implement signing sessions for dozens of athletes at the National Sports Collectors Convention. However, he'll never have a more memorable guest than the one he landed in 1992. … [Read more...] about TRISTAR’s Rosenberg Treasured Ali Friendship
New Field of Dreams Store Opens on Las Vegas Strip
Tri-Star has opened a new, million-dollar Field of Dreams Las Vegas sports and entertainment store in Las Vegas. The new store, located on the second level of the Grand Canal Shoppes next to TAO AsianBistro, features an extensive array of authenticated, autographed memorabilia. Babe Ruth, Muhammad Ali, Mickey Mantle, Joe DiMaggio, Michael Jordan, Wayne Gretzky, Tiger Woods, … [Read more...] about New Field of Dreams Store Opens on Las Vegas Strip
Rich Klein: Respecting Hobby’s Past Part of Tri-Star DNA
By Rich Klein I know we promised to talk about observations and experiences at the 2013 National so of course, the first order of business is to talk about someone I have not seen since the 2012 National, although he was there for this year’s event. As many of you know, the autograph pavilion at the National is run by Tri-Star with their long-standing management group … [Read more...] about Rich Klein: Respecting Hobby’s Past Part of Tri-Star DNA