He's arguably one of the best to ever play third base in the majors, dazzling fans with his great glove work but also providing historically significant run production at the plate. Mike Schmidt also has another distinction: the last of the important vintage high number rookie cards. The long running concept that had Topps typically pushing out several different series as … [Read more...] about Mike Schmidt Rookie Card: Last of the Vintage High Number Hall of Famers
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Dunk Champ Mac McClung Among Autograph Guests at Philly Show
The unlikely star of the NBA's All-Star Weekend will be among more than two dozen autograph signers at the spring edition of The Philly Show. Slam Dunk Contest champ Mac McClung, whose acrobatic moves made jaws drop in Salt Lake City last month, is scheduled to sign on Saturday, March 11, the second day of the three-day event. The cost to collectors and fans will … [Read more...] about Dunk Champ Mac McClung Among Autograph Guests at Philly Show
Notes: Potential $10 Million Cards; Phillies Auction; Pujols’ Nice Gesture; Josh Allen on Autographs; Mark Zuckerberg Rookie, Topps Pristine Gets NFTs
The recent sale of the 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle SGC 9.5 for over $12 million ignited some discussion about other cards that could potentially reach the $10 million threshold should they come on the market. The one most point to is one of the three existing PSA 10 copies of that same ’52 Mantle, which some believe could reach $30 million. Here’s Goldin’s list of other … [Read more...] about Notes: Potential $10 Million Cards; Phillies Auction; Pujols’ Nice Gesture; Josh Allen on Autographs; Mark Zuckerberg Rookie, Topps Pristine Gets NFTs
Card Back Q&A: Kevin Mench Talks Hat Size, Mike Schmidt, Grandfather’s Influence
As we showed you last week in our conversation with former big league slugger Kevin Mench, he has quite the memorabilia room. The power-hitting Mench spent 2002-2010 in the major leagues and also played in Japan for a year. He once belted a home run in seven consecutive games. In the latest edition of Card Back Q&A, we chatted about the baseball cards he was … [Read more...] about Card Back Q&A: Kevin Mench Talks Hat Size, Mike Schmidt, Grandfather’s Influence
Two-Part Auction Wraps with Modern Card Records, Robinson Bat
After selling a Honus Wagner bat for a record $442,800 and a pair of Michael Jordan jerseys for over $218,556 during the live portion of the event earlier this month, Goldin Auctions closed out its Summer Premium Auction over the weekend with a total of $6 million in sales. Several industry records were set during the catalog auction including several for modern era rookie … [Read more...] about Two-Part Auction Wraps with Modern Card Records, Robinson Bat
1973 Topps Baseball Set Bid Farewell to Clemente, Hello to Schmidt
In the waning hours of 1972, a cargo plane bound for Nicaragua crashed into the ocean off the coast of Puerto Rico, taking with it a true baseball hero and casting a dark pall over the 1973 season before the New Year could even introduce itself to the world. Roberto Clemente had collected his 3000th hit just months before, on the last day of the regular season, and … [Read more...] about 1973 Topps Baseball Set Bid Farewell to Clemente, Hello to Schmidt
Final Philly Show of 2017 a Sellout
Tables are sold out for the final Philly Show of 2017. The Valley Forge Casino Resort is again hosting the quarterly gathering Friday, December 1 through Sunday, December 3. Dozens of dealers from the eastern half of the country and beyond will bring vintage and modern era cards and memorabilia to the event with autograph guests throughout the weekend. Show … [Read more...] about Final Philly Show of 2017 a Sellout
1979 Burger King Sets Featured Champion Yanks, Updated Rose
Over a four-year span more than 35 years ago, one of Burger King's summertime promotions involved baseball cards. Distributed only in certain areas and produced by the Topps Company, they were similar to same year's major Topps card sets but these were either focused on specific teams (1977-1979) or one large All-Star type set that served as sort of a farewell. So far, we've … [Read more...] about 1979 Burger King Sets Featured Champion Yanks, Updated Rose
Remembering Schmidt’s Titanic Single In 1974
It might have been the highest — and certainly the hardest — hit single in major-league history. In the first inning of a June 10, 1974, game at the Houston Astrodome, Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Mike Schmidt stepped into a Claude Osteen fastball and sent it rocketing toward the center field seats. To the 9,487 fans in attendance, the Houston broadcasting team and … [Read more...] about Remembering Schmidt’s Titanic Single In 1974
Notes: Sports Legends Museum Closing, Doyle at $220K
The Sports Legends Museum in Baltimore closed its doors Monday after the Babe Ruth Birthplace Foundation declined to renew its lease with the Maryland Stadium Authority. Located next to the Ruth Birthplace and Museum, Sports Legends has been a primary tenant in Camden Station since 2005, when the State of Maryland, the Ruth Birthplace Foundation, and private contributors … [Read more...] about Notes: Sports Legends Museum Closing, Doyle at $220K