Mike Piazza

Piazza’s Post-9/11 Helmet Heads to Auction

June 29, 2016 By Rich Mueller

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...]

Notes: Curry’s Back-to-Back Autos; Piazza’s “United” Inscription

May 11, 2016 By Rich Mueller

Make way for the next wave of Steph Curry autographs. This week’s announcement that he’d become the first unanimous MVP in NBA history means a new line of products for the company that handles his online autograph exclusives. Some of those items began showing up online Wednesday. There won't be a lack of different themes. Curry will sign memorabilia relating to the … [Read more...]

Chantilly, Toronto, San Francisco Shows Draw Signers

April 10, 2016 By Rich Mueller

The second week of April was a popular one for major show promoters. In Chantilly Virginia, CSA Shows had an expanded show floor and a large list of signers coming through the Dulles Expo center. Luke Kuechly signing for fans today at The Chantilly Show pic.twitter.com/IZRkxCfgnw — CSA Shows (@CSASHOWS) April 9, 2016 The Sports Card Expo in the Toronto area always … [Read more...]

Let it Go, Mets: Piazza Disappointed Team Sold Post-9/11 Jersey

April 5, 2016 By Rich Mueller

Mike Piazza is miffed that the New York Mets sold the jersey he was wearing the night of September 21, 2001—the first game after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The Mets may be trying to buy it back. Piazza’s game-winning homer that night lifted a city still reeling from the attacks that brought down the World Trade Center. The jersey was by the team several years … [Read more...]

Mike Piazza Post-9/11 Home Run Jersey at Auction

March 30, 2016 By Rich Mueller

There have been many signature plays and emotional moments in New York Mets history but none rocked Shea Stadium like the memorable home run hit by Mike Piazza on Sept. 21, 2001 - the first post-9/11 baseball game played in New York. The jersey Piazza wore that day is being offered for sale in the 2016 Goldin Auctions April Premium Live Auction on April 30 at the NYY … [Read more...]

Card Show Trip Led to Piazza Meeting Ted Williams

March 15, 2016 By Rich Mueller

Mike Piazza has made occasional card show appearances as an autograph guest. While not always the most engaging paid signer, it’s kind of an interesting twist on a story from Piazza’s teenage years. In fact, if not for the Philly Show at Willow Grove back in the 1980s, Piazza might never have gotten to meet a man who offered a few tips from his own very deep catalog of … [Read more...]

He’s In: Piazza Rookie Cards Plentiful, Mostly Cheap

January 6, 2016 By Rich Mueller

It never sinks in completely until a player's career comes to an end. Jim Edmonds won how many Gold Gloves? Tim Raines stole how many bases? Most fans--except those in New York and maybe LA-- just sort of shrugged when Mike Piazza announced his retirement nearly eight years ago. He was still a decent hitter, even when DH'ing for the A's in 2007. But he hadn't really … [Read more...]

Piazza Marlins Collection Gets Hall of Fame Display

November 24, 2015 By Rich Mueller

For 17 years, Jerry Dworkin of Irvine, CA collected certain Mike Piazza cards and memorabilia anticipating a day when the long-time catcher was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Little did he realize that he would beat his hero into the museum. The focus of Dworkin’s collection is a little unique. Instead of collecting all of Piazza’s cards—most of which picture him … [Read more...]

Interactive Infancy: 1997 Donruss VXP 1.0 CD-ROM

November 11, 2015 By Bob D'Angelo

Given the advances in computer technology these days — smartphones, iPads, tablets have opened the Internet in ways that were not dreamed of 20 years ago — the 1997 Donruss VXP 1.0 CD-ROM set looks quaint. But it was one of the earliest attempts to bring baseball cards into the computer age. In fact, Donruss marketed the product as the “First-Ever Collectable CD ROM Trading … [Read more...]