It was a long wait to be elected and another long wait to be inducted, but the day has finally come for one of the newest members of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Ted Simmons was elected by the Modern Baseball Era Committee back in December of 2019 but it wasn't until now that he could enjoy an actual day in the sun at Cooperstown. His 21-year career, spent mostly with … [Read more...] about 8 Career Chronicling Ted Simmons Baseball Cards
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Notes: Brewers Collector’s Charitable Heart; Brady Card Paid with Crypto; Broker’s Euro Trip, More
One collector’s long-time passion for chasing down autographed baseballs from every guy who has ever played for the Milwaukee Brewers is coming to an end…and now he’s giving them all away. Ben Nummerdor started with the 1982 American League champions and just kept going, all the way back to the players who were on the club when it moved from Seattle just before Opening Day … [Read more...] about Notes: Brewers Collector’s Charitable Heart; Brady Card Paid with Crypto; Broker’s Euro Trip, More
News and Notes From In and Around the Hobby
You can ask whatever you like for a piece of sports memorabilia, but that doesn't mean it's worth that much. Case in point, an eBay seller who bought a pair of Pat Tillman's old cleats and got them autographed before the former Arizona Cardinal went of to far and was tragically killed. Jerry Martin has them listed for...are you sitting down? $3.2 million. He talked with … [Read more...] about News and Notes From In and Around the Hobby
Giants Named Topps Organization of the Year
Topps has handed out its annual’ “Organization of the Year Award” to the San Francisco Giants. This achievement by the Giants marks the second win for the organization in the last three years. The Organization of the Year award dates back to 1966 and highlights the Major League team that has shown outstanding performance, depth and talent throughout their Major and Minor … [Read more...] about Giants Named Topps Organization of the Year
MEARS Auction Salutes Fall Classic
Bidding has begun in the October MEARS Online Auction. Over 800 lots are offered from a variety of sports. In honor of the 2011 World Series, MEARS has a wide array of baseball related items. Game used bats top the list, with over 170+ graded examples offered. The bats range from the early 1920s to modern day. Both Hall of Famers and obscure commons are included. Each bat … [Read more...] about MEARS Auction Salutes Fall Classic
2012 Topps Heritage Baseball Promises Another Blast from the Past
by Chris Harris The 2011 baseball season may be coming to an end, and with the prospect of a Milwaukee Brewers/Texas Rangers World Series one playoff series closer to reality, Topps is giving collectors a taste of next year’s Topps Heritage. 2012 Topps Heritage Baseball is tentatively scheduled for release in mid-March and will be based on the design of a card set that was … [Read more...] about 2012 Topps Heritage Baseball Promises Another Blast from the Past
Editor’s Blog: MEARS, Madec, Panini Tour
If you've about had enough of Black Friday ads, dive back in where you belong: shopping for sports memorabilia. MEARS Online has an auction closing Saturday night. Highlites include the 1975 Hank Aaron Milwaukee Brewers game used bat (MEARS A10), the 1978 Steve Carlton Home Phillies Game Worn jersey (MEARS A10), thousands of Type 1 newspaper archive photos being sold … [Read more...] about Editor’s Blog: MEARS, Madec, Panini Tour
MEARS Auction Includes Sporting News Archive Photos
MEARS is offering over 1700 items in its August online auction event including over 700 items from the archives of The Sporting News. Other highlighted items include: 1978 Robin Yount Milwaukee Brewers game worn jersey given as a gift to the present of his fan club, 1940 Joe Stydahar World Championship Trophy Pocket Watch, 1927-28 Jackie Tavener Earliest Known Chain-stitched … [Read more...] about MEARS Auction Includes Sporting News Archive Photos
Pink Power: Hall’s Bat Stays in the Family
The special pink Louisville Slugger used by Bill Hall to win a game on Mother's Day went on the Major League Baseball auction block shortly afterward. The winning bid was a shocker, but maybe not when you consider who bought it and why. … [Read more...] about Pink Power: Hall’s Bat Stays in the Family