A van full of sports cards was stolen from a parking lot outside Presque Isle Downs & Casino in Erie, Pa., Sunday night. Pennsylvania State Police say the owner of the full size van, Joseph Hocevar, of Chagrin Falls, Ohio, was inside the casino at the time of the theft. Troopers say the suspects, who may have followed Hocevar to the casino in a gold coupe with a … [Read more...] about Troopers: Thieves Smash and Grab Yields $40,000 Worth of Sports Cards
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Randy Kaplan’s World Leaders Signed Baseball Collection
Some people hang out along the dugout railing or wait outside the players' parking lot hoping a few will stop and sign autographs. Randy Kaplan has been there and done that but you're more likely to find him in the shadows of history. He collects baseballs signed by world leaders. Presidents, prime ministers, generals, secretaries of state. You name it, he has them. Or wants … [Read more...] about Randy Kaplan’s World Leaders Signed Baseball Collection
Halo Hunters Seek Autos Behind “The Fence”
The Los Angeles Angels didn't make the post-season this year, but that meant it was a little easier in late September to get an autograph. The expensive cars roll into the players only parking lot as a group of regulars wait in hopes that a few of them will give them a minute or two of their time. These aren't a bunch of eBay profiteers. Most, according this story in the … [Read more...] about Halo Hunters Seek Autos Behind “The Fence”
Hotels, Things to Do Near Stephens Convention Center
Whether you're flying in or driving to the National Sports Collectors Convention, the Chicago suburb of Rosemont offers plenty of hotels and great restaurants just a short drive, walk or cab ride away. If you're just now looking for reservations, there are over sixty hotels and motels close to the Donald Stephens Convention Center. Here are some reasonably prices … [Read more...] about Hotels, Things to Do Near Stephens Convention Center
Police Seek Sonata, Stretch Stealer
It was a thief's dream. A car with the keys in the ignition. In Walnut Creek, Calif., Monday, a man who inadvertently left them there saw someone driving away from the McDonald's parking lot where the vehicle was parked. Also inside...some autographed San Francisco Giants and Willie McCovey memorabilia. Police aren't saying how many items there were, but they do say … [Read more...] about Police Seek Sonata, Stretch Stealer
2011 National Sports Collectors Convention Tickets,VIP Passes on Sale
VIP Admission Packages and General Admission Tickets for the 32nd National Sports Collectors Convention. August 3-7 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Chicago are now on sale through the National's web site, www.NSCCShow.com. As in the past, you can complete your ticket purchase and print your tickets immediately on your own printer. Several different VIP … [Read more...] about 2011 National Sports Collectors Convention Tickets,VIP Passes on Sale