A collection of awards and certificates presented to the late Topps executive Sy Berger are part of a new exhibit at the Arcadia Public Library in Southern California. “Baseball Dreamers” also includes illustrations by legendary sports cartoonist Lou Darvas, works by other baseball artists and more. The exhibit was produced by the Baseball Reliquary and will be available … [Read more...]
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Notes: Harper Gets New Phillies Card, Signs Autographs; Philly Show; Blind Former Big Leaguer is Theft Victim
MLB’s trading card partner wasted no time getting a Bryce Harper Phillies baseball card. On Sunday, the company revealed a 2019 Topps NOW card with an image from Saturday’s news conference showing the $330 million man putting on his red and white Phils’ pinstripe jersey for the first time. The on-demand card will be available until Monday afternoon here for $9.99 (less in … [Read more...]
Philly Show Returns to Newly-Renovated Casino Convention Center
After being forced to another location by last year’s flooding, the tri-annual Philly Show will return to the newly renovated 54,000 square-foot Valley Forge Casino Convention Center March 1-3. The Philly Show remains one of the oldest shows in the country with roots dating back to the mid-1970s when it was run by the Eastern Pennsylvania Sports Collectors … [Read more...]
Philly Show Staying at Expo Center, but in Larger Hall
The Philly Show is staying put—at least for the rest of 2018. Show organizers say the tri-annual show’s final event of 2018 will return to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center November 30-December 2. This time, however, it’ll be in a larger hall. Normally held at the Valley Forge Resort and Casino, the September show was moved to the Expo Center after flooding … [Read more...]
Philly Show Forced to Change Locations Because of Flooding
It’s not often a sports card show gets moved because of weather, but the upcoming September Philly Show has been forced to hit the road. Due to recent flooding in and round the show’s usual venue in King of Prussia, PA, the three-day event will shift to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center. Normally held at the Valley Forge Casino Resort three times per year, the … [Read more...]
Notes: Crowds at Philly Show, Hockey Card Day; Ohtani’s Heritage Autos=Big $
It was sort of a one-month reunion of the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles. Organizers of the Philly Show brought about dozen members of the team to the event, packing a large room at the Valley Forge Casino Resort. You can see a glimpse of the lines inside this video. Quarterback Nick Foles was a no-show, the victim of cancelled airline … [Read more...]
Big Lineup of Super Bowl Champs to Sign Autographs at Philly Show
You’ve watched the game. You may have seen the parade and celebration. Now, collectors and fans will get a chance to meet the Super Bowl champions in person. Twenty-six current members of the Philadelphia Eagles headline the autograph guest list at the latest edition of The Philly Show, set to take place at the Valley Forge Casino Resort in King of Prussia, PA, March … [Read more...]
Final Philly Show of 2017 a Sellout
Tables are sold out for the final Philly Show of 2017. The Valley Forge Casino Resort is again hosting the quarterly gathering Friday, December 1 through Sunday, December 3. Dozens of dealers from the eastern half of the country and beyond will bring vintage and modern era cards and memorabilia to the event with autograph guests throughout the weekend. Show … [Read more...]
Halladay, 27 Others Signing at Philly Show This Weekend
One of the hobby’s longest running sports card and memorabilia shows is now in its 42nd year and the latest edition is set for this weekend. The Philly Show starts on Friday September 22 and runs through Sunday at the Valley Forge Convention Center with 175 dealer booths. Admission is $8 Friday, $8 Saturday or Sunday and $21 for … [Read more...]
Q&A: Changes for the Philly Show
The Philly Show makes its return to the Valley Forge Casino Resort in King of Prussia, PA March 3-5 with a new management team in place. As we reported earlier this month, East Coast Sports Marketing is the new majority owner with Hunt Auctions maintaining minority ownership in the show which has roots in the area dating back to the mid-1970s. The show was once one … [Read more...]
