Hall of Famers are signing on to appear at the inaugural FanaticsFest event in New York later this summer. Cal Ripken Jr., Jerry Rice, Emmitt Smith and Allen Iverson are among the players who have committed to sign autographs and take photos at the event on Saturday, August 17 at the Jacob Javits Center. The show runs from Aug. 16-18. All four players will … [Read more...] about Notes: FanaticsFest Adds Guests; Midwest Monster; Benkert on Signing Cards, Longtime Dealer Passes
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Fanatics Suing Marvin Harrison Jr. for Breach of Contract
Fanatics has filed a lawsuit against one of the top rookies in the 2024 NFL Draft, claiming breach of contract. The company says Arizona Cardinals first round pick Marvin Harrison Jr. has refused to acknowledge a binding term sheet he signed while he was still a member of the Ohio State Buckeyes. In a 17-page complaint filed Saturday in New York State Supreme Court, … [Read more...] about Fanatics Suing Marvin Harrison Jr. for Breach of Contract
2024 NFLPA Rookie Premiere Opens With Card Photo Session, Autographs on Docket
The NFL Players Association and its marketing and licensing business unit NFL Players Inc., opened the NFLPA Rookie Premiere in Los Angeles on Wednesday. The 29th edition of the multi-day event includes 40 rookies from the 2024 NFL Draft, who will sign football cards and have photos taken for cards that will be produced throughout the upcoming season. The roster gives … [Read more...] about 2024 NFLPA Rookie Premiere Opens With Card Photo Session, Autographs on Docket
Marvin Harrison Jr. Card, Autograph Rights Still in Limbo
Marvin Harrison Jr. signed a multi-year licensing deal with Fanatics prior to his final year at Ohio State. Now that he’s been drafted by the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals, though, the future of his trading cards and autographs appears to be in limbo. According to ESPN, Harrison still hasn’t signed his NFL Players Inc. group licensing deal, which means he can’t appear on NFL … [Read more...] about Marvin Harrison Jr. Card, Autograph Rights Still in Limbo
Notes: Bowman U NOW Football Features Colorado Shades, Harrison Jr., More
The game didn’t end until well past the normal bedtime for many, but last Saturday’s Colorado-Colorado State game was must-see TV. It was ESPN's 5th most-watched college football game ever, drawing 9.3 million viewers. Colorado’s resurgence under “Coach Prime” has been great timing for Topps’ new college football “NOW” cards. Quarterback Shedeur Sanders, sporting … [Read more...] about Notes: Bowman U NOW Football Features Colorado Shades, Harrison Jr., More