Mickey Mantle was known for having a bawdy sense of humor and not being afraid to write down his crudest thoughts on baseballs and other items he signed after his playing days. One notorious Yankee alumni questionnaire featuring some lewd content handwritten by the Hall of Famer sold for $242,789 as Lelands closed out its 2022 Fall Classic Auction. The buyer’s name … [Read more...] about X-Rated Mantle Joke, Rare Card, Mean Joe Jersey Among Top Sellers for Lelands
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James Harrison Saved Plenty of NFL Gear; Now It’s Up for Sale
James Harrison might be the ultimate 21st century rags to riches NFL story. Undrafted 20 years ago out of Kent State, Harrison caught on with the Pittsburgh Steelers. But not for long. In fact, he was cut four times--by the Steelers and Baltimore Ravens before finally earning a full-time starting role five years later. The next season, he became … [Read more...] about James Harrison Saved Plenty of NFL Gear; Now It’s Up for Sale
Chad Brown Q&A: Lifelong Passion for Collecting, “Beef” with Levon Kirkland’s Signature, Seeing His RCs
Altadena, CA native Chad Brown was a defensive star at John Muir High School in the late 1980s.Brown took his defensive talents to the University of Colorado where he was a four-year starter for the Buffaloes.Drafted by the Pittsburgh, the linebacker became an integral part of the famed Blitzburgh defense which included Greg Lloyd, Kevin Greene and Levon Kirkland.Brown also … [Read more...] about Chad Brown Q&A: Lifelong Passion for Collecting, “Beef” with Levon Kirkland’s Signature, Seeing His RCs
Chantilly Show’s 25th Anniversary Event Set for October 22-24
Over 50 autograph guests, including a dozen former Pittsburgh Steelers greats, are set to sign autographs at the upcoming CSA Chantilly Show. The popular fall event with roots back to the 1990s is set for October 22-24 at the Dulles Expo Center in Northern Virginia. The show floor includes 300 booths of sports cards and memorabilia covering over 100,000-square-feet of … [Read more...] about Chantilly Show’s 25th Anniversary Event Set for October 22-24
Best Brady Collection; Kobe, Steelers Jerseys Headline Lelands Sale
The single greatest offering of Tom Brady cards in existence, a Kobe Bryant high school jersey, game-worn gear from the archives of the Pittsburgh Steelers and an array of modern rookie cards are among the highlights as Lelands kicks off its 2021 Mid-Spring Classic Auction. The centerpiece of the collection of nearly 100 of the best Brady rookies, autographs and unopened wax … [Read more...] about Best Brady Collection; Kobe, Steelers Jerseys Headline Lelands Sale
The Man Behind the Curtain. 4 Classic Jack Lambert Cards
The "man behind the curtain" is a phrase that invokes memories of The Wizard of Oz, a scene where the trusty watchdog named Toto pulls the curtain back to reveal the man behind this frightening persona. In 1974, the Pittsburgh Steelers discovered their own man behind the curtain—a second-round draft pick from Kent State named Jack Lambert—who would punish ball carriers who … [Read more...] about The Man Behind the Curtain. 4 Classic Jack Lambert Cards
The Pittsburgh Punisher: A T.J. Watt Rookie Card Review
Trent Jordan Watt is the youngest of three football playing brothers.He followed his two older brothers footsteps and suited up and stepped on the gridiron at the University of Wisconsin.Although he's now known as an All-Pro, All-World outside linebacker, he actually started his college career as a tight end.The Pewaukee, Wisconsin native suffered a serious knee injury in 2014 … [Read more...] about The Pittsburgh Punisher: A T.J. Watt Rookie Card Review
Iron City Icon: A Ben Roethlisberger Rookie Card Review
Some didn't make it through a season. Others were done by the end of the decade. Some had long careers but have since retired. The Pittsburgh Steelers' top pick in the 2004 NFL Draft is not only still playing, he's still among the best at his craft. Yes, you have to go back a ways to recall a time when Ben Roethlisberger rookie cards were something … [Read more...] about Iron City Icon: A Ben Roethlisberger Rookie Card Review
Card Back Q&A: Dwight Stone Talks Blazing Speed, Steelers Mini Camps and FBI Agent Aspirations
Florala, Alabama native Dwight Stone went undrafted coming out of Middle Tennessee State in 1987 but still managed to forge a 14-year NFL career, playing the bulk of it with the Pittsburgh Steelers. After stints with the Carolina Panthers and New York Jets, he retired after the 2000 NFL season. The multi-threat back was known for his blazing speed. ‘Stoney’ was a running … [Read more...] about Card Back Q&A: Dwight Stone Talks Blazing Speed, Steelers Mini Camps and FBI Agent Aspirations
Gus Frerotte Q&A: NFL Trading Card Glamour Shots, Collecting Clemente and Punting in a Pinch
Quarterback Gus Frerotte was a standout during his time at the University of Tulsa. Drafted in the seventh round of the 1994 NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins, he went on to play 15 seasons in the NFL for seven different teams. His finest season was the 1996 campaign, one in which he threw for nearly 3,500 yards and was named to the Pro Bowl. In 2008, Frerotte tied the NFL … [Read more...] about Gus Frerotte Q&A: NFL Trading Card Glamour Shots, Collecting Clemente and Punting in a Pinch