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Gretzky’s Record-Setting Puck Brings $57,419

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Wayne Gretzky finished his peerless hockey career with 2857 points, but none were more anticipated than those he accumulated while passing Gordie Howe as the NHL's all-time scoring leader. It happened long before Gretzky was ready to hang up the skates; October 15, 1989 to be exact.  He shot one past Bill Ranford in Edmonton to pass Howe's record of 1850.  This week, that … [Read more...] about Gretzky’s Record-Setting Puck Brings $57,419

PA Housekeeper Gets Jail Time for Theft

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A Pennsylvania housekeeper  found guilty of stealing vintage sports memorabilia from a dying man has been sentenced to 16 to 46 months behind bars and 15 years' probation. After a week-long trial last October, a Montgomery County jury deliberated about six hours before reaching a  verdict in the trail of 46-year-old Kimberley Williams. She had been charged in … [Read more...] about PA Housekeeper Gets Jail Time for Theft

NFL Pink Game Worn Items Worth Big Donation

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The NFL will donate more than $1 million to the American Cancer Society as a result of this year’s A Crucial Catch breast cancer awareness campaign. Earlier this season, players and coaches donned special pink-colored gear during selected games, with many of the items sold as part of the fundraising campaign. Proceeds will support both national and local breast cancer … [Read more...] about NFL Pink Game Worn Items Worth Big Donation

Convicted Dealer’s Sentencing Delayed

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A Pennsylvania sports card dealer found guilty of taking money from customers across the country but not delivering the merchandise he sold on eBay will be sentenced January 4. Roger Lee Hooper of Mechanicsburg had been scheduled to learn his fate Monday but a continuance was granted. On October 1, Hooper was found guilty of selling altered or non-genuine sports … [Read more...] about Convicted Dealer’s Sentencing Delayed

1952 Topps Mantle Price Trend Tough to Nail Down

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Any 1952 Topps Mantle card will find a buyer if priced reasonably enough.  Even those that look like they've been run over by a bulldozer and tacked on the barn wall for 50 years sell. Supply just doesn't meet demand, even with the massive amount of publicity the card--and the set--has gotten over the last three decades.   Still, you would think the economic slowdown over … [Read more...] about 1952 Topps Mantle Price Trend Tough to Nail Down

Vintage Sports Memorabilia Tops in October Collectible Sales

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October was a good month for vintage baseball memorabilia on eBay. WhatSellsBest.com, a website tracking Best Selling eBay items based on highest prices paid, has published the Top 10 Collectibles sold in October and three of the top ten collectible items were from the sports card and sports memorabilia category. A few runners-up on October's list: A rare antique … [Read more...] about Vintage Sports Memorabilia Tops in October Collectible Sales

Signed Phillies Championship Newspaper Raising Cash for History

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A one-of-a-kind autographed copy of the Philadelphia Inquirer celebrating the Philadelphia Phillies' 2008 World Series victory is being sold as a fundraiser for the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. It is the only signed “mock” cover page—one of only three printed by the Inquirer in anticipation of the team’s Game 5 victory on Wednesday, October 29, 2008. The edition was … [Read more...] about Signed Phillies Championship Newspaper Raising Cash for History