The mother of an Ohio man who prosecutors say organized a massive online autograph fraud ring has been sentenced to one year of house arrest. Rose Panezich, currently a Las Vegas resident, pleaded guilty to a count of engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity on Tuesday. She’s one of several people who have admitted to their roles in the sale of phony autographed sports … [Read more...] about Notes: House Arrest for Woman in Fake Auto Case; MLB Network Talks Cards
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Piazza’s Post-9/11 Helmet Heads to Auction
Another piece of game-used gear worn by Mets’ catcher Mike Piazza in the aftermath of 9/11 is going on the auction block. Just weeks after the jersey he wore to hit a dramatic home run on September 21, 2001 was sold privately, Goldin Auctions said Piazza’s catchers helmet with the letters "NYPD" will be sold at auction on August 4. The auction will open July 11 and include … [Read more...] about Piazza’s Post-9/11 Helmet Heads to Auction
VIDEO: Sports Detectives Preview on CBS; Fox Biz Talks Piazza Jersey
'Sports Detectives', the new show we told you about last month that attempts to track down some important--but long lost--pieces of historic memorabilia, begins its run next weekend. The first episode airs Sunday, April 24 at 9 PM Eastern time on Smithsonian. Former FBI agent Kevin Barrows and sports reporter Lauren Gardner travel the country on the hunt for Ali's missing … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Sports Detectives Preview on CBS; Fox Biz Talks Piazza Jersey
Piazza Jersey Sold for Record Price; Will Go on Display
The jersey worn by Mike Piazza when he hit a dramatic home run in the first baseball game in New York after the September 11, 2001 terror attacks has been sold for a record price of $365,000. The jersey had been part of Goldin Auctions' current catalog sale but was pulled from the auction on Thursday. A trio of Mets fans, including Anthony Scaramucci, founder and managing … [Read more...] about Piazza Jersey Sold for Record Price; Will Go on Display