Fanatics executives, including some of the company's newest hires for its Collectibles division have been spending time at some of the larger card shows. CEO Michael Rubin has attended at least two larger events this month. A week after attending the Philly Show, he traveled to Chicago and brought several other members of the management team with him to the Chicago Sports … [Read more...] about Notes: Fanatics Collectibles Team Visiting Shows; Bat Auction; Randy Johnson to Talk Photos, in Deal with Topps
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Baseball Cards of Some Greats Who Made History on Opening Day
Opening Day is a time of renewal for baseball fans. Winter is over, and as John Fogerty sang in his 1985 hit, “Centerfield,” “We're born again, there's new grass on the field.” “You always get a special kick on Opening Day, no matter how many you go through,” Yankees Hall of Fame outfielder Joe DiMaggio said. “You look forward to it like a birthday party when you’re a kid. … [Read more...] about Baseball Cards of Some Greats Who Made History on Opening Day
2020 Topps Now Turn Back the Clock Series Launches
With no games to chronicle, it's back to the vault for an ongoing series of Topps Now. On Tuesday, the company launched an ongoing series of cards commemorating moments from past games played on that day. Printed on glossy stock, Topps Now Turn Back the Clock cards will be available for 24 hours with the print run to be determined by the number of cards … [Read more...] about 2020 Topps Now Turn Back the Clock Series Launches
Hottest Rookie Cards of 1989 Had Varied Fortunes
1989 marked some pretty significant advances in the sports card industry. Collectors saw the introduction of Upper Deck as well as the return of Bowman. And as I recently wrote, that also marked the year when football traded cards became 'a thing.' Rookie cards also continued their popularity and, as is the case with any year, some were stars and others were busts. While it … [Read more...] about Hottest Rookie Cards of 1989 Had Varied Fortunes
15 Cards for 50 Cents: 1989 Topps Baseball Set Turns 30
There are some collectors who cringe about the 1989 Topps baseball card set. After all, it was one of the sets that was mass produced during the glut of cards from the late 1980s to the mid-1990s. Here's something more cringe-worthy, however: The ’89 Topps set turned 30 this year. Collectors who were 10 years old in 1989 are fast approaching middle … [Read more...] about 15 Cards for 50 Cents: 1989 Topps Baseball Set Turns 30
Notes: Jackson Ball Video; Big Unit Signs Autos in Japan; High-End Mickeys; QB Jersey Auctions
Hunt Auctions is offering a Joe Jackson baseball in the annual Louisville Slugger Auction that closes with a live event at the Museum Saturday. The current high bid is over $70,000. Jackson signed memorabilia is rare so even though the signature on the ball has chipped and faded over time, it’s a huge draw. Below you can now watch a short video on the ball … [Read more...] about Notes: Jackson Ball Video; Big Unit Signs Autos in Japan; High-End Mickeys; QB Jersey Auctions