Only a handful of franchises can boast a longer, more colorful story than the St. Louis Cardinals. Now, fans and collectors will get a chance to soak up some outstanding baseball history thanks to the debut of the new Cardinals Hall of Fame and Museum website. The site, which just launched this week, showcases the team’s extensive collection of baseball memorabilia, while … [Read more...]
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Editor’s Blog: Gigantic Old Signed Photo Collection, HOF Podcast, Heritage Auction Facts
So you think collecting autographs through the mail is a relatively new phenomenon? Check out this story from the Mankato (MN) Free Press. The most interesting part of the story is that it's a collection owned by a municipality. The photos and autographs collected by late local resident Fred Johnson were obtained over a 50-year period dating back to the 19th … [Read more...]
Almost Ready: REA Catalog Packed With Historic Pieces
For the last 12 months, Robert Edward Auctions has been collecting consignments for its annual blockbuster catalog event. The company put the finishing touches on its catalog over the last several days and after printing, Sports Collectors Daily has learned it will ship April 12. The first copy off the presses will be presented to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum … [Read more...]
Editor’s Blog: Hall of Fame and Other Quick Hits
As we sort of figured earlier this week, Roberto Alomar, a 12-time All-Star and 10-time Gold Glove winning second baseman, and Bert Blyleven, a 287-game winning pitcher who ranks fifth on the all-time strikeout list, were elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America Wednesday. It's not the most star-powered lineup Cooperstown … [Read more...]
Unraveling Photo Mystery Fun Part of Curator’s Job
When you think of the Baseball Hall of Fame, you usually think about milestone baseballs, jerseys and bats. Something someone used to do something great. There's a lot more to Cooperstown that game-used gear, though. The Hall has oodles of memorabilia that you won't see because there just isn't enough room to put it all on display and they try to keep the displays fresh … [Read more...]
CMG, Hall of Fame Announce Licensing Deal
CMG, the Indianapolis-based marketing powerhouse, has entered into a licensing partnership with the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum and a number of Baseball Hall of Famers. CMG will pursue opportunities to license the Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Marks and the participating member marks in the Hall of Fame Member Licensing Program. Over three dozen … [Read more...]
Hall of Fame Opens Historic Yankees Photo Exhibit
The New York Yankees’ added to their long-running history with a 27th World Series title in 2009. And as it has been for the previous 26 championships, The Associated Press was there to document it for all time. Now, during the Baseball Hall of Fame’s annual World Series Weekend salute, the two occasions will come together as a new exhibit opens in … [Read more...]
