The dispute between the National Hockey League and its players continues with no end in sight and the 2012-13 season appears to be in jeopardy. That's a bummer for hockey fans. For guys like Alan Pearson, it's much more. Pearson, the owner of Rexan Collectibles in Montreal, has seen his revenues dip while negotiations continue. No hockey means no one is excited about … [Read more...] about Shop Owner To NHL: “You’re Killing My Business!”
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Ozzie Smith Auction: Gold Gloves, All-Star and World Series Rings Up For Bid
SCP Auctions announced Tuesday that Ozzie Smith's 13 Gold Glove Awards and dozens of other pieces from the Hall of Famer's baseball career will be part of its upcoming November catalog auction. The collection features more than 100 pieces, many of which are Smith’s awards and trophies that he collected during his Hall of Fame career. The National League Gold Glove Awards … [Read more...] about Ozzie Smith Auction: Gold Gloves, All-Star and World Series Rings Up For Bid
Andrew Luck Signs Autograph Deal with Panini
Panini America has signed Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck to an exclusive multi-year autograph and memorabilia agreement through its Panini Authentic division. Luck becomes the first NFL player to join Panini Authentic’s exclusive roster of athletes that also includes NBA superstars Kobe Bryant, Blake Griffin and Kevin Durant. Luck’s autographed memorabilia – … [Read more...] about Andrew Luck Signs Autograph Deal with Panini
Tips for Making Your Sports Memorabilia Display Stand Out
We're good at collecting. Whether we started as kids and never stopped or are picking up after a long absence, we know how to buy packs, singles, sets, collections, old programs, photos and anything else sports related. Not all of us, however, are good at making sure it's just not a big accumulation of stuff. We sometimes put stuff up on the wall that probably shouldn't be … [Read more...] about Tips for Making Your Sports Memorabilia Display Stand Out
NFLPA Opens Own Online Autograph, Jersey Store
The National Football League's players moved another step closer to controlling their own autographs, NFL team jerseys and other memorabilia on Wednesday with the NFLPA's launch of NFLPA Shop, a new online store featuring authentic merchandise of more than 1,800 NFL players. NFLPA Shop is now the first retailer to give fans the choice to own on-demand licensed apparel of … [Read more...] about NFLPA Opens Own Online Autograph, Jersey Store
Annual V Foundation Auction Includes Signed Memorabilia, More
ESPN Radio’s “Don’t Give Up’ ESPYS V Foundation Auction is winding down with dozens of pieces of autographed sports memorabilia and fan experiences up for grabs on eBay. The listings are part of the annual online and on-air public auction to raise money for the V Foundation for Cancer Research. Last year’s event raised $810,000 in net proceeds for charity started while … [Read more...] about Annual V Foundation Auction Includes Signed Memorabilia, More
The Babe Helping Elevate Sports Cards, Memorabilia
One of Babe Ruth's greatest gifts to baseball was his seemingly tireless ability to promote the game. The game's greatest ever star--bigger than any Hollywood star or starlet--thought nothing of flying to some remote outpost for a barnstorming tour or speech to a group of Little Leaguers. Sure, he got paid, but being a benefactor for baseball long after his playing days ended … [Read more...] about The Babe Helping Elevate Sports Cards, Memorabilia
Killebrew Collection Consigned to Auction
A collection of items from the career of Hall of Famer Harmon Killebrew will be part of this summer's 2012 All-Star FanFest Auction in Kansas City. Hunt Auctions, which conducts the annual event on the day of the All-Star Game, will offer about 200 Killebrew lots in the sale, including numerous autographed items, trophies and other pieces. The preview takes place July 6-9 … [Read more...] about Killebrew Collection Consigned to Auction
Upper Deck Prepares World of Sports Set
Upper Deck says it is in the midst of producing a 400-card set geared toward a broader sports fan base that encompasses a myriad of sports from basketball, baseball and swimming, to hockey, figure skating and mixed martial arts. Entitled “World of Sports,” the collection will include 400 athletes and coaches from a host of different countries and include autographed cards … [Read more...] about Upper Deck Prepares World of Sports Set
Seeing Baseball History Through its Memorabilia
On June 3, former Sotheby’s senior vice president Leila Dunbar will give a presentation titled “Stories In Hand – Baseball History Told Through its Memorabilia” at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York as part of its annual symposium on baseball and American culture. The 2010 Symposium runs June 2-4, featuring lectures and panels of more than 60 … [Read more...] about Seeing Baseball History Through its Memorabilia