A recently graded 1914 Cracker Jack Joe Jackson sold for over $87,000 late Sunday night. PWCC sold the SGC 5 card as part of its regular auctions on eBay. It was part of a larger consignment of vintage cards that was graded by SGC during this year’s National Sports Collectors Convention in Cleveland. Fewer than 60 graded examples of the 1914 Cracker Jack Joe … [Read more...] about Notes: Cracker Jack Jackson Brings $87K; Griffey Signing; New USFL Set; Astros Super Fan
Ken Griffey Jr autographs
Notes: Heritage Nicknames, Bullpen Agent Dies; Junior Autographs for $3
2018 Topps Heritage boxes have been popping up at retail outlets just ahead of Wednesday’s official hobby shop and online release date. Among the early pulls was one of the short-printed Shohei Ohtani autographs, which was quickly placed on eBay for a hefty price. There are nickname variations, too, with a few already pulled such as “Thor” for Noah Syndergaard, “Mr. … [Read more...] about Notes: Heritage Nicknames, Bullpen Agent Dies; Junior Autographs for $3
Ken Griffey Jr. Signed Bats to Benefit Pediatric Cancer Research
Seattle Children’s Hospital is honoring Ken Griffey Jr.'s Hall of Fame induction and Mariners' jersey retirement by selling Ken Griffey Jr. autographed bats to raise money for children's cancer research. The bat is the same 34-inch size Griffey used during his historic 22-year career. They include his“Swingman” logo, Griffey’s major career statistics, 13 stars representing … [Read more...] about Ken Griffey Jr. Signed Bats to Benefit Pediatric Cancer Research
Notes: Ichiro Loves the HOF; Griffey Notes and More
This may come as a shock to some but the active player who loves baseball history—and memorabilia—more than any other just might be the first Japanese player who will be inducted into the Hall of Fame. According to the New York Times, Ichiro has visited Cooperstown six times. Most of his visits have been very quiet, with Ichiro accompanied by a “small entourage” and … [Read more...] about Notes: Ichiro Loves the HOF; Griffey Notes and More