If you’re heading to see the sights in Philadelphia or take in a sporting event in the not too distant future, you'll be able to check out a world class sports sports collection, too. Once more sponsors are found, the Museum of Sports will be constructed inside 25,000 square feet of space within the Jetro Building near Lincoln Financial Field. It’s a … [Read more...]
Large One-Day Show Planned for May in PA
A large one-day sports card show is coming to Pennsylvania this spring. Fourteen autograph guests are slated to appear at the event, scheduled to be held at the BucksMont Indoor Sports Center in Hatfield, north of Philadelphia. Promoter Joe Reid has partnered with Poppel Sports and Autographs, which is scheduled for May 14 from 10 AM-6 PM. Admission will be free with 125 … [Read more...]
Stars Coming Out For Halloween Show In Philly
Halloween weekend will present a different kind of candy for collectors who venture to the Philadelphia area. The Fanatics Authentic Sports Spectacular will feature autograph and photo opportunities and even meet-and-greet sessions with more than 50 athletes. This weekend’s show, which runs from October 30 through November 1, will be held at the Greater Philadelphia Expo … [Read more...]
Autograph Promotion Business Grows for PA Duo
Two Pennsylvania men have turned their hobby into a business. Craig Waters and Todd Schafer of Allentown, PA, were autograph collectors who are now the owners of Under the Radar Sports Promotions, a business specializing in athlete autograph appearances. The two launched the company four years ago, hoping to bring some fresh names in for public signing sessions. Since … [Read more...]
Harry Kalas’ World Series Ring, Vintage Phillies Items at Auction
The home of the Philadelphia Phillies will once again play host to a major auction of sports memorabilia next month. Hunt Auctions has revealed its plans for the 2015 Philadelphia Phillies Memorabilia Live Auction event to be held at Citizens Bank Park on Thursday April 16. The auction is the third such occurrence in the last five years. There will be a charity element … [Read more...]
Fanatics Sports Spectacular Comes to Philadelphia
About 50 current and former sports stars are scheduled to sign autographs at the first Philadelphia area show promoted by Fanatics.com. The Fanatics Authentic Sports Spectacular will set up shop October 17-19 at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks, located at 100 Station Avenue, Oaks, PA. The show will highlight the 1980 World Series Champion Philadelphia … [Read more...]
Upper Deck Releases Be a Player Hockey Set
With the Stanley Cup Finals set to begin on Saturday evening between the Philadelphia Flyers and Chicago Blackhawks, the Upper Deck Company has just released its latest NHL-licensed trading card set: 2009-10 Be A Player Hockey. The company says that the 300-card regular set features "the most sought-after players in the NHL and guarantees one autograph card in every pack, … [Read more...]
Wagner Proof Strip on Display; Will Be Sold
It was once a part of perhaps the best collection of baseball memorabilia ever assembled. A five-card proof strip of T206 cards--one that included a Honus Wagner--is back in the public eye and less than two months from another visit to the auction block. The strip once belonged to Barry Halper, the late and legendary collector, and was first sold publicly in 1999 when … [Read more...]
Upper Deck Releases MLS Card Set
Just ahead of the World Cup in South Africa, the 2010 Upper Deck soccer set is hitting store shelves. “Not only does this year’s effort include many of the top names in Major League Soccer, but it pinpoints specific players from around the globe who will be representing their respective countries in next month’s FIFA World Cup competition," said Jason Mesherah of Upper … [Read more...]
How the Hall is Displaying the Kendrick Collection
by Bruce Markusen COOPERSTOWN, NY--A museum exhibit about iconic and rare baseball cards is sure to capture the attention of this author. When the exhibit happens to be featured here in Cooperstown, there is simply no excuse for me to miss it. The temporary exhibit, titled The Ultimate Set, features 25 of the most intriguing cards contained in the remarkable personal … [Read more...]