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Update: Topps Still Struggling with Storm’s Aftermath

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The Topps company continued to deal with the after-affects from Hurricane Sandy on Thursday.  They reached out to collectors via social media in the early evening, indicating that while the plant in Duryea, PA was operating, the corporate offices remained closed. We have not been cleared to go back into the office yet! I hear the building is flooded. But that is the least of … [Read more...] about Update: Topps Still Struggling with Storm’s Aftermath

Seeing Baseball History Through its Memorabilia

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On June 3, former Sotheby’s senior vice president Leila Dunbar will give a presentation titled “Stories In Hand – Baseball History Told Through its Memorabilia” at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York as part of its annual symposium on baseball and American culture. The 2010 Symposium runs June 2-4, featuring lectures and panels of more than 60 … [Read more...] about Seeing Baseball History Through its Memorabilia

Vintage Card Theft Investigation Continues

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The theft of an extremely valuable collection of vintage baseball cards from a home in upstate New York last month remains under investigation by New York State Police. Thousands of cards, including a near set of T206, numerous old tobacco issues and other high grade sets spanning much of the 20th century were stolen from the home near Oneonta, New York in early April. An … [Read more...] about Vintage Card Theft Investigation Continues

$10,000 Reward for Stolen Baseball Cards

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Some rare vintage baseball cards stolen from a home in upstate New York this spring remain missing and now a $10,000 reward has been offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible. New York State Police say the burglary occurred at a home in the town of Oneonta. The homeowner who was victimized is offering the reward. Calls to the … [Read more...] about $10,000 Reward for Stolen Baseball Cards

Auction Features Game Used Gear

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Schulte Auctions has announced the on-line launch of it’s “Reliving the Memories”, a special themed auction designed to celebrate some of the greatest legends in professional sports. The “Reliving the Memories” debut includes such high profile vintage memorabilia including a Mike Curtis game-used Super Bowl jersey, a pristine 1958 Baltimore Colts World Championship … [Read more...] about Auction Features Game Used Gear

Early Ruth, Keeler Memorabilia Highlight Next SCP Auction

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SCP Auctions will offer more than 750 lots of  sports memorabilia and cards in its next auction, set to launch Wednesday, May 26 including a number of historic, never-before-seen items. High grade vintage, rare baseball and other sports cards will join some museum-quality memorabilia for the auction, which will come to a close two weeks later. Highlighting the sale is a … [Read more...] about Early Ruth, Keeler Memorabilia Highlight Next SCP Auction

Is Steiner-Alabama Deal a Go…or No?

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Steiner Sports has been expanding its memorabilia empire into the college ranks in recent years, reaching deals with Syracuse University and Notre Dame for certain items. Not long ago, the New York-based company dipped into the Southeastern Conference and the University of Alabama. They were supposed to be selling pieces of stadium turf and items from the lockerroom.  … [Read more...] about Is Steiner-Alabama Deal a Go…or No?

Hall of Fame Opens Historic Yankees Photo Exhibit

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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...] about Hall of Fame Opens Historic Yankees Photo Exhibit

NFL and NFL Players Announce Multi Year Deal With Topps

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Topps today announced a multi-year trading card licensing agreement with the National Football League and NFL PLAYERS (the marketing and licensing arm of the NFLPA). The deal had been rumored for the last several days, despite an announcement late last year that the NFLPA would not be renewing Topps ' license for 2010. “We are excited to continue our deep, long standing … [Read more...] about NFL and NFL Players Announce Multi Year Deal With Topps