Josh Cottrell drifted away from his childhood collection of baseball cards. The 29-year-old man's brother didn't. In fact, Jim Cottrell recently opened a small shop in Balston Spa, NY. That's where a visiting Josh decided to spring for a few packs of 2008 Upper Deck Legendary Cuts just for old time's sake and maybe to help the fledgling store's bottom line. Then, as … [Read more...] about Big Pulls Do Come Out of Old Packs
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How the Hall is Displaying the Kendrick Collection
by Bruce Markusen COOPERSTOWN, NY--A museum exhibit about iconic and rare baseball cards is sure to capture the attention of this author. When the exhibit happens to be featured here in Cooperstown, there is simply no excuse for me to miss it. The temporary exhibit, titled The Ultimate Set, features 25 of the most intriguing cards contained in the remarkable personal … [Read more...] about How the Hall is Displaying the Kendrick Collection
Heritage Raising Funds for Smith Charities
Winning bidders in a fund-raising auction can be the guest of former Dallas Cowboys star Emmitt Smith when he’s inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame in August, spend two days at the 2011 Masters with Smith or attend The Dancing With The Stars finale with he and his wife in May, among other fantasy lots. Proceeds from the May 14 auction conducted by Heritage … [Read more...] about Heritage Raising Funds for Smith Charities
Future Auction Fodder? Yankees World Series Rings
The New York Yankees passed out their 2009 World Series rings on Tuesday with former greats Yogi Berra and Whitey Ford helping hand them over to the players and coaches. The two Hall of Famers won some serious bling during their playing days, but the newer ones are more like little trophies. "They're so much bigger now, they're like weapons," Berra told reporters. "You … [Read more...] about Future Auction Fodder? Yankees World Series Rings
Game-Worn Jerseys, Championship Rings Highlight Auction
Grey Flannel has kicked off its Summer Games Auction, with some top-level game-worn jerseys, major championship rings and autographed memorabilia among the 1,100 lots available for bid. The centerpiece of the auction is the New York Yankees pinstriped uniform Yogi Berra wore as catcher during the World Series perfect game pitched by Don Larsen on Oct. 8, 1956. “This is … [Read more...] about Game-Worn Jerseys, Championship Rings Highlight Auction