One young Philadelphia Phillies fan had a day he won't ever forget on Thursday--all thanks to an emotional outburst from Bryce Harper. Called out on strikes by umpire Angel Hernandez who clearly was in the wrong, Harper exploded, earning a quick ejection and then tossed his batting helmet into the stands as he made his way back to the dugout. Bryce Harper Throws Phillies … [Read more...] about Young Phils Fan Snares Mad Bryce Harper’s Tossed Batting Helmet, Gets it Autographed
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All-Phillies Auction Includes Old and New Gamers, Autographs, More
Hunt Auctions has opened its latest auction—all devoted to the local MLB club. The Exton, PA-based company is holding its annual “Celebration of the Philadelphia Phillies” auction, with game-used memorabilia and other items on the block. Over 230 items are being offered, including items from both past and current players. The auction kicks off with several game … [Read more...] about All-Phillies Auction Includes Old and New Gamers, Autographs, More
Lefty At 78: A Look Back At Steve Carlton’s Career Through Baseball Cards
Only four left-handed pitchers have won 300 or more games in major league history. Steve Carlton is No. 2 overall with 329 victories, trailing only Warren Spahn’s 363. No wonder Carlton was called “Lefty.” On Dec. 22, the wily southpaw celebrates his 78th birthday. Carlton is in the mix when naming the top southpaws of the post-World War II era, along with Spahn, Sandy … [Read more...] about Lefty At 78: A Look Back At Steve Carlton’s Career Through Baseball Cards
Notes: Phils Fan’s Fabulous Collection; New Release Dates; TV Show Update; Iowa Shop
John Jadosh of Middletown, PA will be hanging on every pitch as the rest of the 2022 World Series plays out. A lifelong Phillies fan, Jadosh is also an avid collector who has plenty of baseball history not far from his TV. Fox 43 got a tour of it all— from flannel jerseys to autographs and items that capture his heartbreak as a young fan during one memorable … [Read more...] about Notes: Phils Fan’s Fabulous Collection; New Release Dates; TV Show Update; Iowa Shop
Notes: Potential $10 Million Cards; Phillies Auction; Pujols’ Nice Gesture; Josh Allen on Autographs; Mark Zuckerberg Rookie, Topps Pristine Gets NFTs
The recent sale of the 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle SGC 9.5 for over $12 million ignited some discussion about other cards that could potentially reach the $10 million threshold should they come on the market. The one most point to is one of the three existing PSA 10 copies of that same ’52 Mantle, which some believe could reach $30 million. Here’s Goldin’s list of other … [Read more...] about Notes: Potential $10 Million Cards; Phillies Auction; Pujols’ Nice Gesture; Josh Allen on Autographs; Mark Zuckerberg Rookie, Topps Pristine Gets NFTs
Part 1 of Enormous Phillies Collection Nets Over $400,000
A 76-year collection of Phillies memorabilia is off to new homes. Phillies collector and Philly area resident Bill White sold off a portion of his treasure trove of artifacts through Huggins & Scott Auctions late last week for a total of $411,222. The auction featured a pair of Baker Bowl stadium seats ($31,200), an ultra-Rare 1910-1914 Philadelphia Phillies … [Read more...] about Part 1 of Enormous Phillies Collection Nets Over $400,000
Kevin Jordan Q&A: Favorite Cards, Least Favorite Cards, Meeting His Baseball Heroes
San Francisco, California born Kevin Jordan starred on the diamond at Lowell High School in San Francisco. The versatile multi-position player was originally drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 10th round of the 1989 Major League Baseball Amateur Draft out of Canada College in Redwood City, California. He was selected a year later, this time by the New York Yankees in … [Read more...] about Kevin Jordan Q&A: Favorite Cards, Least Favorite Cards, Meeting His Baseball Heroes
Card Back Q&A: Kevin Mench Talks Hat Size, Mike Schmidt, Grandfather’s Influence
As we showed you last week in our conversation with former big league slugger Kevin Mench, he has quite the memorabilia room. The power-hitting Mench spent 2002-2010 in the major leagues and also played in Japan for a year. He once belted a home run in seven consecutive games. In the latest edition of Card Back Q&A, we chatted about the baseball cards he was … [Read more...] about Card Back Q&A: Kevin Mench Talks Hat Size, Mike Schmidt, Grandfather’s Influence
Mickey Morandini Q&A: ‘Olympic’ Rookie Card, an R-Rated Autograph Request; His Own Collection
Kittanning, PA native Mickey Morandini is a hero for an entire generation of Philadelphia Phillies fans. After his college career, the sure handed Indiana University second baseman decided not to enter the 1987 MLB Draft. Instead, he chose to fulfill a lifelong dream of representing his country as a member of the United States National Team in the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul, … [Read more...] about Mickey Morandini Q&A: ‘Olympic’ Rookie Card, an R-Rated Autograph Request; His Own Collection
Card Back Q&A: Mickey Morandini Talks Triple Play, Pet Peeves, Being Huge Prince Fan
Kittanning, PA native Mickey Morandini is a hero for an entire generation of Philadelphia Phillies fans. The Indiana University Elementary Education major became an All American for the Hoosiers before hanging up his cleats and glove there in 1987. He left Bloomington holding a wide array of school records including most career runs scored, most doubles, most triples and most … [Read more...] about Card Back Q&A: Mickey Morandini Talks Triple Play, Pet Peeves, Being Huge Prince Fan