One of baseball's most popular, outspoken and controversial figures has passed away. The news of the death of Pete Rose at age 83 closed one of baseball's most memorable lives. The man who signed more autographs than any Hall of Famer, literally signed until the day before he died. Rose's body was found at his home in Las Vegas Monday. He had flown back to Nevada after … [Read more...] about Pete Rose Signed Autographs Until the End
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Vintage Cards Pace SCP Auctions Spring Sale
Cards of popular baseball icons proved popular as SCP Auctions closed out is 2024 Spring Premier Auction early Sunday. A BVG 5.5 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle set a record for its grade with a final price of $85,602, while a PSA 9 1959 Topps #380 Hank Aaron did the same at $55,152. A 1933 World Wide Gum Co. Babe Ruth graded SGC 7 set a record for any SGC graded … [Read more...] about Vintage Cards Pace SCP Auctions Spring Sale
Tossed Djokovic Racket, Kobe’s Last Road Uniform Among SCP’s Top Sellers
It turned out to be a six-figure gift from the gods. Or at least a tennis god. The racket Novak Djokovic tossed into the stands after a history-making win at the French Open in 2016 sold for $107,482 at SCP Auctions Saturday night–a nice windfall for the American woman who was in the right place at the right time. Abby Doherty was at the men’s final in the … [Read more...] about Tossed Djokovic Racket, Kobe’s Last Road Uniform Among SCP’s Top Sellers
Kobe’s Last Road Uniform and Other Memorabilia Lead Off SCP Auctions’ 2023 Finale
The uniform and shoes worn by Kobe Bryant in the last road game of his career and other memorabilia from the late Hall of Famer’s 20-year run with the Los Angeles Lakers is arriving on the auction block Wednesday. The purple jersey and matching trunks from an April 11, 2016 game in Oklahoma City—just two nights before his 60-point “Mamba Out” final game at Staples … [Read more...] about Kobe’s Last Road Uniform and Other Memorabilia Lead Off SCP Auctions’ 2023 Finale
Pete Heat: Remarkable Rose Collection Coming to SCP Auctions
One collector's passion for Pete Rose cards led to the assembly of the second best master set on PSA's Set Registry. It's now up for auction but that doesn't mean the consignor is out of Rose cards. He also owns the number one ranked set. SCP Auctions will sell nearly 150 cards from the "Charlie Hustle Master Collection" in its upcoming Fall Premier. … [Read more...] about Pete Heat: Remarkable Rose Collection Coming to SCP Auctions
Notes: Card Thief Sentenced; Rose Collector on TV; Doncic China Jersey; Rare Olympic Torch; More
A Maryland man who stole thousands of dollars of baseball cards and comic books from a storage unit has been sentenced to eight years in prison. David Emmons Stone, 46, was found guilty of theft of more than $25,000 and less than $100,000 in February. During this week's court proceeding, Stone was also ordered to pay $50,000 in restitution to the victim, Danilo Cabahug, a … [Read more...] about Notes: Card Thief Sentenced; Rose Collector on TV; Doncic China Jersey; Rare Olympic Torch; More
Vintage Set Break of the Week: 1963 Topps
The 1963 Topps set has long been synonymous with the the Pete Rose rookie card. Interest in the card first jumped in the mid-1980s when he chased Ty Cobb's all-time hit record. Lately, it's one of a number of Hall of Fame rookie cards that have skyrocketed in value. However, the Rose is just the tip of the iceberg with the '63 set. It's a popular issue for set builders to … [Read more...] about Vintage Set Break of the Week: 1963 Topps
Notes: Krause Founder Dies at 92; Rose Rookie into 6 Figures; Maris Auction
Chet Krause, the founder of Krause Publications, died Saturday at age 92. Krause was a pioneer in the field of collecting-oriented publications, building a multi-million dollar company that produced numerous titles and eventually books for a wide variety of collecting genres. His Iola, Wisconsin-based company eventually purchased Sports Collectors Digest from Stommen … [Read more...] about Notes: Krause Founder Dies at 92; Rose Rookie into 6 Figures; Maris Auction
Best Pete Rose Cards Through the Years
He was a staple inside packs for over 20 years. Loved by some; despised by others. Respected by most even now, at least for the way he played the game. Every collector has a different idea about what would be on the list of the best Pete Rose cards. For those growing up in the mid-1960s through the mid-80s, it was rare to find anyone who didn’t have at least a … [Read more...] about Best Pete Rose Cards Through the Years
Topps’ Top 60 Cards: The Forgotten Finalists
For the past 60 years, Topps has produced some of the most popular baseball cards in the industry. To celebrate their 60th anniversary, Topps will be creating a list of their 60 greatest baseball cards of all-time, counting them down one at a time after collectors and fans vote on their favorites from a group of nominees. Which cards didn't make the cut...but should have? … [Read more...] about Topps’ Top 60 Cards: The Forgotten Finalists