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Judge Gives Frasers Ownership of 1912 World Series Trophy

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Nearly a century after it was first made, ownership of a trophy presented by team members to 1912 Boston Red Sox player/manager Jake Stahl has been decided.  A New Jersey judge ruled recently that former rap star and vintage baseball memorabilia collector/dealer Peter Nash had acted "in bad faith" and has no legal claim to the trophy. The complex story has been playing out … [Read more...] about Judge Gives Frasers Ownership of 1912 World Series Trophy

Gordie Howe to Autograph for Panini

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Panini announced during the 2012 NHL All-Star Weekend  in Ottawa that it has reached a multi-year trading card agreement with legendary Detroit Red Wings star Gordie Howe, arguably the greatest hockey player of all time. The new pact means Panini America will be able to include autograph and memorabilia trading cards of Howe in its officially licensed hockey products for the … [Read more...] about Gordie Howe to Autograph for Panini

Complete 2012 Topps Baseball Series One Checklist

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Snowy where you are today?  Spring training seem like a long way away?  Fear not.  Baseball--and the season's first cards--will be arriving in just three weeks.  But you don't have to open any packs to know who's in them.  We've got the complete 2012 Topps Baseball Series One checklist straight from the company. You might want to grab a little bottle of 5-Hour Energy or a … [Read more...] about Complete 2012 Topps Baseball Series One Checklist

Super Collector’s Vintage Baseball Card Sets Now on the Market

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Looking for a holiday gift for…yourself?  Memory Lane has just launched a special I Own it Now catalog, featuring dozens of the finest decades-old baseball card sets ever pieced together.  They are being made available for the first time and likely represent the highest graded group of vintage sets to be offered at one time.  Consigned from of one of the hobby’s … [Read more...] about Super Collector’s Vintage Baseball Card Sets Now on the Market

Red Sox to Highlight Fenway Artifacts in 100th Anniversary Celebration

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The Boston Red Sox have unveiled their plans to commemorate the upcoming 100th anniversary celebration of Fenway Park, including memorabilia exhibits, a huge book full of historic images and a logo that will be attached to all game-used jerseys and game-used equipment. The Red Sox will host an Open House on April 19. Throughout the day, fans can enter the ballpark free of … [Read more...] about Red Sox to Highlight Fenway Artifacts in 100th Anniversary Celebration

Pirates, Red Sox, Astros Holding Sales

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Game-worn jerseys and game-used equipment will be up for grabs soon when the Houston Astros, Boston Red Sox and City of Palms, Fla., spring home of the  Boston Red Sox, hold special events. The Pirates will host the 22nd Pirate Fest at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center on, Saturday, December 17 and Sunday, December 18.  Described as a "giant indoor baseball carnival", … [Read more...] about Pirates, Red Sox, Astros Holding Sales

Ted Williams Letters to Mistress Going on Auction Block

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Six handwritten love letters penned by Boston Red Sox legend, and the greatest hitter the game has ever known, Ted Williams, written in the early 1950s to his mistress, Norma Williamson, are expected to bring more than $4,000 as part of Heritage Auction’s Nov. 11 Vintage Sports Collectibles event. “Now when I got your letter I also got one from Doris (Williams) ‘quoting’ a … [Read more...] about Ted Williams Letters to Mistress Going on Auction Block

2011 Topps Gridiron Legends Review

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by Rich Klein On "paper" and in appearance, 2011 Topps Gridiron Legends might look to a collector like a product built around retired players. When I received the box in the mail and saw that the box featured Hall of Famer Joe Montana, I assumed I was in for a trip down memory lane. While there was plenty of that, there was also a nice mix of current players included as part … [Read more...] about 2011 Topps Gridiron Legends Review

1966 Packers Team Signed Football Was Waiter’s Tip

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Collect Auctions will be offering one of the finest 1966 Green Bay Packers team signed footballs ever to hit the hobby in its winter auction, which begins Nov. 14 and ends Dec. 1. Fifty-three members of the 1966 Packers team, which went on to win Super Bowl I, have signed the near-perfect tan leather football. Among the signatures are 11 members of the Pro Football Hall of … [Read more...] about 1966 Packers Team Signed Football Was Waiter’s Tip