Kevin Keating has enough baseball and autograph collecting stories to fill a book. Make that two. In 2018, the lifelong collector wrote a book that chronicled his journey. Now, “Waiting for a Sign, Volume 2” has been released. This time, Keating introduces readers to Roberto Clemente, Casey Stengel, Warren Spahn, George Brett, Bob Feller, Buck O’Neil, George Sisler, … [Read more...] about More Baseball and Autograph Tales: Waiting for a Sign, Vol. 2 Arrives
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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
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
Notes: Keating Talks Autos on MLB Network; Big Bucks for Trout and Tiger
A long-time autograph collector and currently the lead authenticator at PSA/DNA, Kevin Keating's new book 'Waiting for a Sign' got some major exposure last week when he appeared on MLB Network. Keating shared some of his stories and why autographs became such a big part of his life. The book chronicles not only his first experiences collecting signatures by mail as a … [Read more...] about Notes: Keating Talks Autos on MLB Network; Big Bucks for Trout and Tiger
“Waiting for a Sign” Tells Tales of Autograph Seeking
If you’ve ever chased a baseball player for an autograph, there’s a new book out that you might want to put on your summer reading list. “Waiting for a Sign” was written by Kevin Keating, a long-time collector/dealer and the current Principal Autograph Authenticator for PSA/DNA. A native of suburban Chicago, Keating spent much of his youth acquiring … [Read more...] about “Waiting for a Sign” Tells Tales of Autograph Seeking
Collector’s 17-Year Search for “Moonlight” Graham’s Autograph
A rare and coveted autograph from Archibald “Moonlight” Graham found its way to PSA/DNA during a recent collectibles show in Pennsylvania. The yearbook containing Graham’s signature was brought to the company's booth by collector Jon Algard, who had been searching for the fabled scribble for 17 years. Graham famously played just two innings in the Major Leagues in 1905 for … [Read more...] about Collector’s 17-Year Search for “Moonlight” Graham’s Autograph
Newly Discovered Early Autograph Collection Includes Scarce Hall of Famers
What is believed to be the earliest documented baseball autograph collection hits the auction block on Friday, one that includes some names even advanced collectors don’t have. Originally gathered inside one of two autograph books, the collection features over 44 signatures from 19th and early 20th century baseball greats including 19th century Hall of Famer George S. Davis, … [Read more...] about Newly Discovered Early Autograph Collection Includes Scarce Hall of Famers
Phil Marks Joins SGC as Autograph Authenticator
Sportscard Guaranty has hired long-time autograph expert Phillip Marks for its SGC Authentic division. Marks has been involved in the autograph business for over four decades and will be authenticating for the Florida-based company. He will be traveling with SGC to several major upcoming shows including Chantilly, VA, Hofstra, NY, Strongsville, OH, and Boston, MA. “It’s … [Read more...] about Phil Marks Joins SGC as Autograph Authenticator
PSA Adds 2 to Autograph Authentication Staff
PSA/DNA has hired two veteran autograph dealers to join its staff . Kevin Keating and Bill Corcoran are joining the company as full-time authenticators. Keating has owned Quality Autographs since 1992. “PSA/DNA is the goalie, and the forgers are constantly out there trying to get a slap shot past us into the net. Our job is to stop them,” he stated in a Q&A … [Read more...] about PSA Adds 2 to Autograph Authentication Staff