Police in Bridgeton, N.J. are investigating what's been reported as the theft of a baseball card collection from a home that had been vacated. N.J..com reports that a man contacted police last Thursday to say the cards, a train set and an antique bowl had been taken sometime in the last three weeks. He had last been inside on February 3. Why he left those items behind … [Read more...]
Ali’s Thrilla in Manila Trunks Going on Auction Block
The trunks Muhammad Ali wore in what’s considered by most to be one of the greatest boxing matches ever are going on the auction block. The famous white Everlast trunks donned by Ali in his epic 1975 “Thrilla in Manila” win over Joe Frazier have been consigned to Robert Edward Auctions. The story is something out of Storage Wars. Saved by Ali's assistant trainer and friend … [Read more...]
Back From Show, Man’s Memorabilia Pilfered
An Ohio man who had just returned from a card show in the Cleveland area last Saturday afternoon had more than $6,000 worth of cards, jerseys, autographs and other items stolen from the trunk of his car, according to police in Solon. Police say the man apparently made the mistake of keeping the trunk of his car open while he took his dog for a walk. It happened in broad … [Read more...]
Quick Hits: Shop Closing, Break-in Thwarted; Collector Profile, Cappelletti update
We're rounding up a few stories from around the internet.... Cosmo's Cards & Collectibles, which sold a variety of stuff over the last 20 years, is having a going out of business sale. Not because they can't make it, apparently. The owners are simply stepping aside to enjoy retirement. It was enough of a landmark there that the New York Daily News' Bronx section … [Read more...]
Massive Fake Autograph Scheme Lands Missouri Man in Jail
A Jasper County, Mo., man has pleaded guilty in federal court to a scheme to defraud more than 1,200 victims by selling fake autographs through eBay as well as illegally possessing a firearm when he was arrested after a police chase. David Bruce Shryock, 49, of Jasper County, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Richard E. Dorr to wire fraud and to being a felon in … [Read more...]
Mass Man Admits He Broke In, Stole Cards
The Sun-Chronicle of Attleboro, Mass. reports that a 49-year-old man was sentenced Monday to 18 months in jail after pleading guilty to breaking into a shop in the area and stealing some valuable vintage baseball cards. John A. Mann, 49, admitted that he broke a window pane to get into J & J Sports Cards during a snowstorm on Jan. 13. He left with unknown, but … [Read more...]
Stan the Man Makes Dad’s Day
The stories of his warmth and generosity are numbered in the thousands. Virtually every person who has ever met...or even been in close proximity to Stan Musial, has something good to say about the experience. Demands for his autograph are such, though, that he does a thriving business making them available to collectors and fans via mail order. Eight years ago, in … [Read more...]
Florida Man Charged…Again…With Autograph Fraud
Sheriff's detectives in Florida say they uncovered an autograph fraud scheme in the home of a Port Richey man who was arrested for a similar crime last year. Kenneth Lane, 54, was charged Tuesday with scheme to defraud after detectives say he sold over $13,000 worth of fake autographs on eBay to buyers in the U.S. and U.K. over a four-year period. A complaint … [Read more...]
Mets Fire Clubhouse Man Amid Gambling, Memorabilia Probe
The long-time clubhouse manager of the New York Mets was fired Friday amid numerous allegations, including those involving the theft of game-used memorabilia. The Mets issued a statement saying they had fired Samuels "for conduct in violation of club policies". Samuels' activities are being investigated by the New York Police Department and the Queens District Attorney's … [Read more...]
Firemen Hurdle Man’s Collection, Save Him
Firefighters have a tough enough time trying to battle smoke and flames any time a call comes in. Sometimes, they also have to show off their athletic abilities. Buffalo blazebusters responded to an active fire Monday and found heavy smoke billowing from a second floor apartment. They hustled upstairs and ran into three to five-foot high piles of baseball cards, magazines … [Read more...]