Football great Willie Roaf was not heavily recruited coming out of Pine Bluff (Arkansas) high school in the late eighties, so much so that he considered pursuing basketball instead of football at the college level. The choice to pursue a career on the gridiron was a very wise one, as Roaf became a consensus First Team All-American at Louisiana Tech and a finalist for the … [Read more...]
From Rookie Season to the Hall of Fame, Pat Waters Has Been Brian Dawkins’ Right Hand Man
Pat Waters has been a heavy hitter in the Philadelphia area sports collectibles market for over two decades. Waters began his career in the industry as the COO with BCC Sports Collectibles over 20 years ago. Now working with The Sports Vault, in Exton, PA, he has been at the forefront of the business and responsible for appearances and signings with some of the biggest stars … [Read more...]
Football Hall of Fame, Panini Renew Deal
The Pro Football Hall of Fame and Panini America will be partners for five more years. The two entities announced an extension of their working relationship on Wednesday. The deal makes Panini the exclusive distributor of trading cards featuring players, coaches and contributors elected as members of the Hall’s Enshrinement classes of 2020 through 2024. … [Read more...]
Pro Football Hall of Fame Autograph Sessions Set
Those who can make their way to Canton, OH--and have some cash--can add to their autograph collections through a pair of signing sessions at the Pro Football Hall of Fame this week. Fans attending the Hall of Fame’s 2019 Enshrinement can meet some of the game’s greats when nearly 50 former players take part in the Returning Gold Jackets Autograph Session Presented by Panini … [Read more...]
Rookie Cards of the 2019 Pro Football Hall of Famers
This year's list of newly-elected Pro Football Hall of Famers has a definite 90s feel to it. Four of the players selected for enshrinement have rookie cards during that explosive decade of sports cards. Another first appeared on a trading card way back in 1961. Here's a quick roundup of each player's rookie year cardboard. Johnny Robinson Safety Johnny … [Read more...]
Autograph Authentication Event Set for Pro Football Hall of Fame
The Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, OH will host an autograph authentication event on September 15. Experts from PSA/DNA will be on hand to examione previously signed autographs at the Hall’s Events Center from 9 AM-3 PM. Sports and entertainment autographed items will be accepted. A similar event was held at the Hall last year. There's an added bonus … [Read more...]
Gold Jacket Autograph Sessions Bring Nearly 50 Hall of Famers to Canton
It’ll be an autograph-a-palooza in northwest Ohio during the first week in August. While the National Sports Collectors Convention lineup includes over 100 guests, the Pro Football Hall of Fame in nearby Canton will also have a major signing event on Saturday, August 4. The annual “Gold Jackets Autograph Session” is sponsored by Panini America. Dozens of Hall of … [Read more...]
PHOTO GALLERY: World’s Best Football Card Collection Still on Display in Canton
The most valuable football card collection in the world remains on display at the Pro Football Hall of Fame, giving collectors attending next month's National Sports Collectors Convention another option for a side trip. For two years, the Hunt-Casterline collection has been on exhibit at the Canton, OH shrine, enabling football fans from around the world who visit the Hall … [Read more...]
2 Autograph Sessions on Tap at Pro Football Hall
Down the road from the National Sports Collectors Convention, the Pro Football Hall of Fame will welcome seven new members later this summer. A pair of autograph sessions with new and returning Hall of Fame players will be taking place, too. The Class of 2018 will appear on Thursday, August 2 for an afternoon signing event but tickets—even at $500 a pop—sold out … [Read more...]
PSA/DNA Holding Authentication Event at Pro Football HOF
PSA/DNA, the autograph authentication division of Professional Sports Authenticator, will be at the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday, Nov. 12 offering onsite authentication services. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Hall’s Event Center. Prices for authentication and grading average around $20 per item. Guests who have an autograph authenticated … [Read more...]