Hunt Auctions has discovered a significant cache of autographed correspondence and general ephemera relating to a proposed baseball All-Star Tour to have taken place in 1910. The letters and contracts have been added to the company's upcoming Louisville Slugger Auction set for next month. Cincinnati promoter Daniel A. Fletcher (DA) had set out to conduct a series of post … [Read more...]
Panini America Will Produce Baseball Cards
Your store shelves and eBay listings are about to get a little more crowded again. Panini America and the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) have announced a multi-year trading card agreement. The deal makes Panini the only trading card company in the world with licenses in all four of the U.S. major sports. The company has not been granted an MLB license … [Read more...]
First George W. Bush Autographed Allen & Ginter Cards Offered
2011 Topps Allen & Ginter includes 200 limited edition autographed cards of former President George W. Bush, marking the first time a United States President has signed an actual baseball card for inclusion into Topps packs. The limited edition autograph cards feature an image of the nation's 43rd chief executive throwing out the first pitch at Game 3 of the 2001 World … [Read more...]
MLB’s Pink Memorabilia Auction Will Return
For the 6th year, Susan G. Komen for the Cure and Major League Baseball are Going to Bat Against Breast Cancer. Major League Baseball players, coaches and umpires will wear pink wristbands and pink ribbon decals on Mother’s Day, May 9th. Louisville Slugger has produced and donated pink bats that hundreds of players will also be using on that day. Once again, much of … [Read more...]
MLB Union: Upper Deck Not Paying Us
The Major League Baseball Players Association is urging players not to return cards they've autographed for Upper Deck because the company is behind on payments. The New York Times reported Friday that the union recently sent a letter to player agents informing them that Upper Deck "had not paid a large number of players money it owed them". The Times indicated that the … [Read more...]
The Dawn of Baseball Cards
The following is an excerpt from Chapter One of a new book entitled "Mint Condition: How Baseball Cards Became an American Obsession". Written by Dave Jamieson, the book chronicles how baseball cards were born and also profiles many of the men who played a significant role in how the hobby evolved and changed over the years. Among other topics, Jamieson chronicles the … [Read more...]
Upper Deck, MLBPA Will Sponsor Giveaway
Upper Deck may have lost its MLB stamp of approval, but the company is still planning a nationwide baseball card giveaway just prior to the 2010 season. … [Read more...]