Charlie Samuels, the former longtime clubhouse manager for the New York Mets, has pleaded guilty to criminally possessing almost $2.3 million worth of on-field and game-used Mets memorabilia and collectibles – including autographed jerseys, bats and baseballs – belonging to the Mets organization and to evading City and State taxes. “The defendant was a once trusted employee … [Read more...] about Ex-Mets Clubhouse Manager Pleads Guilty to Memorabilia Theft, Tax Evasion
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Dealer Convicted of Theft by Deception Now Facing Gun Charges
A Pennsylvania man convicted of defrauding sports collectors has been arrested on firearms charges. On Friday, the West Shore Regional Police Department arrested Roger Lee Hooper for Criminal Attempt to Commit Receiving Stolen Property, Criminal Conspiracy to Commit Receiving Stolen Property and Sale or Transfer of Firearms. Hooper, 50, is an owner/operator and an … [Read more...] about Dealer Convicted of Theft by Deception Now Facing Gun Charges
Duo Swaps Stolen Griffey Rookie Card for Jail
Two Albany, N.Y. men have been charged with burglary after police say they were caught using a stolen credit card and were in possession of stolen sports cards. Gregory Amyot and Robert Spraker were arrested after surveillance cameras in a local store caught them trying to use a stolen credit card three days earlier. Police say an investigation by detectives led to … [Read more...] about Duo Swaps Stolen Griffey Rookie Card for Jail
NASCAR Driver Selling Memorabilia
Jeremy Mayfield is selling off some of his racing memorabilia. And a house. And a cabin. And some guns. And some property. And some tractors. And a barn. And.... … [Read more...] about NASCAR Driver Selling Memorabilia
Warner Sues Over Memorabilia Loss
Former Penn State and Seattle Seahawks' running back Curt Warner is suing his insurance man over football memorabilia he lost in a fire at his home last year. … [Read more...] about Warner Sues Over Memorabilia Loss