Former professional baseball player Micah Johnson is now an artist and his latest works are becoming baseball cards that are part of a salute to the Negro Leagues and historic Rickwood Field in Birmingham, AL. Johnson created four giant trading cards that are being shown off on a tour to promote MLB’s upcoming regular season games at Rickwood this summer. Topps is also … [Read more...] about Player Turned Artist Micah Johnson’s Work Becomes Rickwood Field Topps Cards
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Notes: New Prez at PSA; Mikan Memorabilia; Negro Leaguers Honored with New Strat-o-Matic Collab; eBay Sales
PSA announced some administrative changes on Wednesday. Kevin Lenane, who became the company’s president a year ago, is now the Vice-President of Sales and will work on the east coast. Ryan Hoge, who also joined the company in 2021, becomes president. The former Microsoft exec will move from Seattle to Southern California for his new role. Erice Horne will lead … [Read more...] about Notes: New Prez at PSA; Mikan Memorabilia; Negro Leaguers Honored with New Strat-o-Matic Collab; eBay Sales
Arizona Collector Finds 1959 Mexican League Cards with Josh Gibson
An Arizona collector who enjoys Negro Leagues cards hopes a trove of rarely seen cards from Mexico that he bought is the real deal. Andy — who asked that his last name be kept anonymous — bought 10 cards on eBay from Estrellas Del Diamonte: Coleccion de Cromos a Color, a baseball tribute set issued by the Mexican publication La Aficion in 1959. The cost was $614, but one … [Read more...] about Arizona Collector Finds 1959 Mexican League Cards with Josh Gibson
Hindman Auctions to Spotlight Sports Legends in June Sale
Items showcasing legendary athletes across multiple sports are part of a live online sports memorabilia auction taking place June 8 through Chicago-based Hindman Auctions. The auction features property from the collection of acclaimed journalist and author Allen Abel. Spanning Abel’s career of over four decades, the collection includes on- site ephemera from major … [Read more...] about Hindman Auctions to Spotlight Sports Legends in June Sale
Photo of the Day: Indianapolis Clowns’ Hank Aaron Publicity Handout Honors Famous Alum
He is unquestionably their most famous alumnus. Hank Aaron didn’t spend much time with the Indianapolis Clowns, but the Negro Leagues franchise didn’t shy away from advertising the fact that the Milwaukee Braves’ new young star had once been their shortstop. Evidence of that can be found in the current RMY Auctions catalog. One of the featured items is a … [Read more...] about Photo of the Day: Indianapolis Clowns’ Hank Aaron Publicity Handout Honors Famous Alum
New Negro Leagues Centennial Card Set Features Artwork of Graig Kreindler
A new set featuring 184 baseball cards of Negro League greats has been released. The Centennial Negro Leagues Legends set is individually numbered to 5,000. The card designs are based on portraits painted by acclaimed baseball artist Graig Kreindler. Dreams Fulfilled, which operates NegroLeaguesHistory.com, is behind the set, which is the only … [Read more...] about New Negro Leagues Centennial Card Set Features Artwork of Graig Kreindler
Oscar Charleston Glove Art Celebrates Negro Leagues’ 100th Anniversary
A painting featuring Hall of Fame slugger Oscar Charleston on a 90-year old baseball mitt by Guelph, Ontario artist Sean Kane has been created to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Negro Leagues first game which took place in Indianapolis on May 2, 1920, and in which Charleston played. The painting was originally slated to be exhibited in Indianapolis to coincide with … [Read more...] about Oscar Charleston Glove Art Celebrates Negro Leagues’ 100th Anniversary
Negro Leagues Bobblehead Campaign Launches
A new campaign is underway to create a series of Negro Leagues bobbleheads. The project is part of a celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the founding of the Negro National League. Ten teams are represented in the proposed series. A portion of the proceeds are going to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Organizers say they needed to reach the … [Read more...] about Negro Leagues Bobblehead Campaign Launches
Preserving Negro Leagues History Part of NSCC
Proving that the National Sports Collectors Convention can be as much about education as it is about buying, selling and trading sports cards and collectibles, a centennial celebration of the Negro Leagues launched at The National, thanks to the hard work of Seattle's Jay Caldwell. Caldwell is a collector who has a passion for preserving the history of the Negro … [Read more...] about Preserving Negro Leagues History Part of NSCC
Notes: NSCC Signers; GQ Checklist; Topps NOW Kicks off with Ichiro
The first wave of autograph signers who've signed contracts to appear at this year's National Sports Collectors Convention is out. The group includes several new Baseball Hall of Famers including Jeff Bagwell, Chipper Jones, Harold Baines, Lee Smith and Edgar Martinez, who is making his first ever appearance at the show. Relief ace Trevor Hoffman is also on … [Read more...] about Notes: NSCC Signers; GQ Checklist; Topps NOW Kicks off with Ichiro