The increasing interest and spiking values of sports cards and memorabilia over the last 12 months has been a boom for insurance companies too. “Our activity is at a level that I have not seen in the 28 years I’ve been in the insurance industry,” said Thomas S. Finkelmeier Jr., whose company specializes in insuring sports collectibles, told Sportico's Michael McCann for this … [Read more...]
6 Career-Chronicling Cards of Don Sutton
Baseball lost a lot of legends in 2020. The new year isn't starting off much better. Hall of Famer Don Sutton died in his sleep early Tuesday morning at the age of 75. A consistent, durable starting pitcher, his name adds to the sad list of pitching greats who've passed away recently including Tom Seaver, Whitey Ford and Bob Gibson. Sutton's career spanned … [Read more...]
The Original Dodger Bulldog – A Look at 5 Classic Don Drysdale Cards
Don Drysdale pitched during an era where intimidation was as much a part of the game plan as video rooms and data analysis are now. Today, the sheer admission of intentionally throwing at a hitter can land a player a suspension--one reason it’s a question that is often side-stepped in press conferences by both players and managers. During Drysdale’s career, he embraced this … [Read more...]
Dodgers World Series Championship Memorabilia, Gift Guide
Even if you're an arch-rival, you can't argue. L.A. is the city of champions in 2020. Earlier in the month, the Lakers broke through for the first time in ten years and now, after 32 years, the city's baseball team has another title. Not surprisingly, it's expected there will be plenty of Dodgers World Series championship memorabilia and merchandise sold … [Read more...]
Ben Baller Designed Dodgers World Series Champs Set Released
It’s a California look by a California guy for a California team. The 2020 Topps X Ben Baller Los Angeles Dodgers World Series Championship set has been released as on online exclusive commemorating the team’s seventh World Series title. A jewelry designer to the stars and actor who has been one of the artists in the Topps Project 2020 set, Baller (real name: Ben … [Read more...]
Dodger Fan’s Collection Takes Over His House
Collecting Dodgers stuff has been a lifelong passion for one man. Allen actually grew up right across the street from Ebbets Field, then wound up in Southern California. It started with baseball cards and programs and grew into something that has essentially taken over his home: 250,000 pieces in all. Bob DeCastro of Fox LA did a live segment for the station’s … [Read more...]
Vin Scully Collection Auction Topped by Championship Rings
He spent 67 years calling baseball games, football games and other sporting events, accumulating hundreds of items along the way, even though he wasn't a collector of material things at heart. Fans and those who do like to own memorabilia were happy to help Vin Scully empty part of his house on Wednesday, as the legendary broadcaster's collection was sold at auction, … [Read more...]
Vin Scully Collection Up For Bid In All-Star Auction
Without a doubt, Vin Scully is the gold standard for baseball broadcasting. His 67-year career calling play-by-play for Dodgers games, first in Brooklyn, and then in Los Angeles, is testament to that. “The Fordham Thrush with a .400 larynx,” Los Angeles Times columnist Jim Murray once wrote. “The best ever,” fellow broadcaster Ernie Harwell said in 2009. In addition to … [Read more...]
Decades-Old Dodgers Financial Documents at Auction
A trove of financial documents for the Dodgers from 1924-1965 which belonged to minority owner James A. Mulvey are on the auction block. Consigned to Nate D. Sanders Auctions directly by the Mulvey family, the never before seen data includes reports prepared by the Dodgers' accounting firm, with detailed income statements and balance sheets, usually on a quarterly or … [Read more...]
Vin Scully Collection Will Be Auctioned Next Summer
Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin Scully is turning items from his personal collection over to Hunt Auctions, which will feature them at the annual live auction event held during MLB All-Star Week in Los Angeles. The company made a brief announcement on Monday, showcasing Scully’s 1955 Brooklyn Dodgers World Series ring and one of his personal L.A. Dodgers World Series trophies. … [Read more...]