This weekend will stir up some nostalgia among baseball fans and collectors. Even for those who detest the New York Yankees, there is always something special about their annual Oldtimers Day. On Saturday, August 24, 18 members of the 2009 World Series-winning team will be on hand for the festivities. It’s hard to imagine, but it has now been 15 years since there has been … [Read more...] about Yankees Oldtimers Weekend Brings Back Memories of 2009 Topps
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All Ben Rice Needs Now Is A Rookie Card
Even the baseball card market has some cracks that rising stars and rookies can fall through. Exhibit A is Ben Rice. The new darling of New York Yankees fans had a record setting game Sat. July 6 by becoming the first rookie in the franchise’s hallowed history to hit three home runs in one game. His seven RBIs tied the Yankees rookie record for most RBIs in a game. The … [Read more...] about All Ben Rice Needs Now Is A Rookie Card
Yankee Stadium Hands On History Program Puts Historic Memorabilia Within Reach
I stood there on a sunny Sunday morning on a mezzanine above the center field wall, looking down on the field at Yankee Stadium. “Some days, I just take a minute to come down here and take it all in,” said Brett Searson, the Yankee Stadium Director of Stadium Tours. “It’s just amazing to take this all in, especially on a game day before anyone is here.” It was my first … [Read more...] about Yankee Stadium Hands On History Program Puts Historic Memorabilia Within Reach
New York Shop Owner Bought Yankee Doodle Dandy Of A Collection
Before Eric Biletzky opened his sports card shop in upstate New York, he was in the wine business. But he never saw this kind of vintage before. Vintage baseball cards of the New York Yankees. Modern ones, too. The 51-year-old bought a collection assembled by a man who owned every mainstream Yankees card produced from 1952 until his death in 2021--and that wasn't … [Read more...] about New York Shop Owner Bought Yankee Doodle Dandy Of A Collection
Can Giancarlo Stanton Become Collectible Again?
It’s amazing what a difference five years can make in the hobby. Giancarlo Stanton has gone from being one of the most collectible superstars in baseball to a hobby afterthought after struggling with slumps and injuries. He has also been overshadowed not just in the major leagues, but on his own team. Aaron Judge is expected to put up Maris and Mantle-like numbers again … [Read more...] about Can Giancarlo Stanton Become Collectible Again?
Stitched In Time: Quilt With Signatures Of 1941 Yankees Headed To Auction
The summer of 1941 was a magical time for the New York Yankees, who returned to the top of the American League in part because of Joe DiMaggio’s 56-game hitting streak. And Grace Enlow, a music teacher in Detroit but a diehard Yankees fan, struck a chord with manager Joe McCarthy because of a quilt she made to honor the Bronx Bombers. Signed by every member of the squad — … [Read more...] about Stitched In Time: Quilt With Signatures Of 1941 Yankees Headed To Auction
Trio Of Rookies Excite Collectors With Big Debuts
Fans and collectors of New York’s two baseball teams got a glimpse of their future late last week. And the future might be now. Three highly-anticipated prospects made their Major League debuts for the Yankees and Mets Friday night. All three had games memorable enough to make New York baseball fans temporarily forget about the disastrous seasons that have unfolded in front … [Read more...] about Trio Of Rookies Excite Collectors With Big Debuts
Card Back Q&A: Rick Cerone Talks High School Football, Fencing Stardom, Contract Talks, Yankee Memories
Best known for his productive five year run with the New York Yankees in the mid-1980s, nearly two decade long MLB veteran Rick Cerone was as hard nosed and tough as they come. Replacing the irreplaceable Thurman Munson, Cerone had his career year in his first season in New York, batting .277, hitting 14 homers and driving in nealy 90 runs. He also had stops in … [Read more...] about Card Back Q&A: Rick Cerone Talks High School Football, Fencing Stardom, Contract Talks, Yankee Memories
Steve Sax Q&A: Earliest Card, Louisville Slugger Signature, Memorable Fans in the Bronx
Steve Sax was born in West Sacramento, California and starred on the diamond at James Marshall High School in the mid to late seventies. The iconic Los Angeles Dodgers selected Sax in the 9th round of the 1978 MLB draft. After seeing limited time in 1981 after a late season call up, Sax earned his spot in the Dodgers infield in 1982, leading to a National League … [Read more...] about Steve Sax Q&A: Earliest Card, Louisville Slugger Signature, Memorable Fans in the Bronx
Former Yankees Exec’s 1978 World Series Ring Part Of Wheatland Auction
Marshall Samuel earned four sports championship rings during more than 50 years as a sports public relations official and marketer. One piece of that jewelry — a 1978 World Series ring he was presented because of his duties with the New York Yankees — will be part of Wheatland Auctions Services May 2021 Sports Card & Memorabilia auction that ends on May 23. Samuel, who … [Read more...] about Former Yankees Exec’s 1978 World Series Ring Part Of Wheatland Auction