College football fans didn't get to see Gary Reasons play much college football, but scouts and sportswriters knew his name. In the early 1980s, the TV networks didn't make a habit of televising Northwestern State Demons games. Before he was finished, though, the Crowley, TX native became the first player in NCAA Division I AA history to be named All American three … [Read more...]
Upcoming Exhibit Tells Polo Grounds Story Through Memorabilia
The Polo Grounds will come alive again through an upcoming exhibition located in the shadows of where the extinct sports venue once stood in New York City. “Home Plate: A Celebration of the Polo Grounds” will open at the Morris-Jumel Mansion on August 22 and run through January 5, featuring memorabilia from moments associated with the historic stadium. The … [Read more...]
Lawsuit Over Eli Manning, Giants Game Memorabilia Still Brewing
There’s still no resolution in sight to the lawsuit filed against Eli Manning and the New York Giants by a sports memorabilia dealer who claims he was duped over game-worn gear. The trial date of September 25 was recently postponed with no new date established but that doesn’t mean the case is over. In fact, on Thursday, the Washington Post published a story outlining … [Read more...]
Giants Deny Manning Asked for Fake Game Gear
The New York Giants say an email sent by Eli Manning to the team’s equipment manager in response to a request from his agent to supply game-worn helmets and jerseys to Steiner Sports is being taken out of context. The New York Post reported Thursday that Manning’s marketing agent sent a note to him in 2010 asking him for two game-used helmets and two game-used jerseys … [Read more...]
Remembering “The Shot Heard ‘Round the World” With 5 Great Bobby Thomson Cards
Sixty-five years ago Monday, New York Giants outfielder Bobby Thomson hit one of baseball's most iconic home runs. Thomson's October blast--forever known as the 'Shot Heard 'Round the World' off of the Brooklyn Dodgers' Ralph Branca--clinched the 1951 National League pennant for the Giants. While they went on to lose the World Series to the New York Yankees, few can argue the … [Read more...]
Notes: Big $ Rookies; Boxing Card Book; Agent’s Game-Worn Concepts
Bidding on the PSA 10 1979-80 Wayne Gretzy O-Pee-Chee rookie card offered by Goldin Auctions has already hit $200,000, making it the highest priced hockey card ever sold at public auction. It's likely to go much higher. The auction won't end until August 4. The card being offered is the only OPC Gretzky rookie card ever to be rated '10' by PSA. A 1933 Goudey Sport Kings … [Read more...]
Lawsuit Claims Giants Swapped Strahan’s Final Jersey
The fight between a sports memorabilia collector/dealer and the New York Giants has taken another twist. An attorney for Eric Inselberg has filed an amended complaint in New Jersey Superior Court alleging the team sold Michael Strahan’s Super Bowl XLII jersey to him—and sent its retiring star defensive lineman a fake—complete with celebratory Gatorade stains. The New York … [Read more...]
Baseball Card or Mug Shot? 1952 Topps Hank Thompson
Hank Thompson was one of the first players signed to a Topps contract but battles with crime and alcohol plagued an otherwise charmed life. In the 1952 Topps set, names like Mickey Mantle, Willie Mays and Eddie Mathews may stand out for their value but collectors who love cards that tell stories--good and bad--can't ignore Thompson. He has quite a history, even though his … [Read more...]
Ramblings: Gifford Was More Than Monday Night
When I learned of the passing of Frank Gifford over the weekend, I realized another important part of my youth had left the building. While I was too young to see him play, I vividly remember him doing local sportscasts during the evening news in New York and then moving to the ABC network to become the play by play man/host of Monday Night Football. I don't think anyone can … [Read more...]
Bresnahan Items Offer Glimpse into Hall of Fame Career
The family of Roger Bresnahan has consigned five items from the Hall of Fame catcher’s career to Heritage Auctions’ upcoming Platinum Night event in New York. Included are a catcher’s mitt and game model bat, a traveling trunk, two loving cups presented to Bresnahan during his career and an original Carl Horner portrait, signed as a Christmas gift to his brother early in his … [Read more...]