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
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A Day at the Philly Show Packed with Fun for the Whole Family
We made the two hour trip south from our house to the beautiful suburb of Oaks, PA for the Philadelphia Sports Card & Memorabilia Show Saturday morning. We hit the PA turnpike and drove through a virtual monsoon of rain and wind but, as always, it was well worth it. We decided to bring my daughter this time because she's become such a fan of sports cards and … [Read more...] about A Day at the Philly Show Packed with Fun for the Whole Family
John Cangelosi Q&A: First Cards, Keeping in Touch with Fans, Fond Pete Rose Memories
Brooklyn, born John Cangelosi moved south and graduated from Miami Springs High School in Miami Springs, FL. After excelling on the diamond at Miami Dade College, the outfielder was drafted in the fourth round of the 1982 MLB January Draft by the Chicago White Sox. After spending a few seasons in the Sox minor league organization, Cangelosi had an outstanding spring in 1986, … [Read more...] about John Cangelosi Q&A: First Cards, Keeping in Touch with Fans, Fond Pete Rose Memories
Possibly Corked Rose Bat Used to Pass Cobb on MLB Singles List Sold Sells for $67,562
The bat Pete Rose used when he broke Ty Cobb’s career singles record—one carrying evidence of corking according to PSA authenticators-- sold for $67,562 late Saturday night at Lelands. The bat has been signed by Rose and carries an engraved notation of the record from July of 1984. Playing for the Montreal Expos, Rose singled off former teammate Steve Carlton of the … [Read more...] about Possibly Corked Rose Bat Used to Pass Cobb on MLB Singles List Sold Sells for $67,562
Jersey Worn by Magic Johnson During Epic 1980 Finals Nets $1.5 Million
A jersey worn by Magic Johnson in perhaps the signature game of his NBA career sold for $1.5 million early Sunday at Heritage Auctions. Dating not only to Johnson's remarkable performance for the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 6 of the 1980 NBA Finals against the Philadelphia 76ers but additional use in the 1984 Finals loss to Boston, the purple jersey was photo-matched to multiple … [Read more...] about Jersey Worn by Magic Johnson During Epic 1980 Finals Nets $1.5 Million
1976 Kellogg’s Set Included Many Stars, A Key Rookie, Short Prints, And … Errors
Cereal boxes were once again high on the list of young fans' grocery lists in the year of the bi-centennial as Kellogg's returned with another non-traditional three dimensional baseball card set. The 1976 Kellogg's release was similar to other series' but had some variances, too. 1976 Kellogg's Basics For the second straight year, Kellogg's produced a slightly … [Read more...] about 1976 Kellogg’s Set Included Many Stars, A Key Rookie, Short Prints, And … Errors
Pete Rose Q&A: His Early 60s Nickname; Favorite Card; Signing Autographs
He last played in a major league game 35 years ago and when he left, Peter Edward Rose, Sr. had left his mark as one of the greatest players in the history of professional baseball. Rose still stands as baseball’s all-time hits leader, with 4,256 to his credit. He was a 17 time All Star, a three time World Series champion, won three batting titles, one MVP award, two time … [Read more...] about Pete Rose Q&A: His Early 60s Nickname; Favorite Card; Signing Autographs
Former Big Leaguer Kelly Stinnett on Visiting Card Shops, Collecting Mickey Mantle, Dmitri Young Maildays
Kelly Stinnett played the better part of fourteen seasons in the big leagues. The Lawton, Oklahoma native suited up behind the plate for eight different teams during his MLB career, having his best year in 1999 with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Stinnett transitioned from player to the manager role shortly after his retirement in 2007. He became the skipper of a number of minor … [Read more...] about Former Big Leaguer Kelly Stinnett on Visiting Card Shops, Collecting Mickey Mantle, Dmitri Young Maildays
Notes: Big Trout Sales; Graham Elliot’s Collection; Zion’s Shoe; Pete Rose Opens Packs, More
If you bought a blaster box of Topps Update back in 2011, pulled a card of young Mike Trout and landed a nice grade, your $19.99 investment is working out pretty good. On March 22, a PSA 10 sold for $19,500 and a BGS 9.5 netted $11,000. A BGS 9 sold Sunday night for $7,800. The card was one of several early autographed Trout cards sold by PWCC Auctions including: … [Read more...] about Notes: Big Trout Sales; Graham Elliot’s Collection; Zion’s Shoe; Pete Rose Opens Packs, More
Rose’s Record-Breaking Bat at Auction
The bat used by Pete Rose to become baseball’s all-time hits leader is back on the market. Heritage Auctions is offering the black Mizuno stick in its February Platinum Auction. The current high bid is $220,000 but expectations are it could reach $600,000 or more. The 34” bat is inscribed, signed and dated by Rose in silver Sharpie. It also comes with a copy of … [Read more...] about Rose’s Record-Breaking Bat at Auction