To say that Norah Jermaine enjoys baseball would be putting it mildly. The 13-year-old from California is too young to work in the front office for her favorite team, the San Francisco Giants, but she would not mind being the team’s batgirl. Until that spot opens up, Norah is content attending sporting events — and adding to her burgeoning card and memorabilia … [Read more...] about 13-Year-Old Northern California Girl Hustles to Collect Cards
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10 Career Chronicling Cards of Buster Posey
Name an offensive or defensive award in baseball and it’s likely you can find at least one in Buster Posey’s trophy case. MVP? Check—won it in 2012, one of two catchers to win the award in the last two decades. He also won the batting title that season, hitting .336. Rookie of the Year? Yep, he has that one too, winning the award in 2010 en route to helping the San … [Read more...] about 10 Career Chronicling Cards of Buster Posey
One of Baseball’s Most Dominant Starters Also Has Most Undervalued RCs
When is the last time that you could buy rookie cards of one of the most dominant players in baseball for under five bucks, or even for a dollar? The answer is now, if you hurry. This is one of the great examples of when a player has a breakout year and becomes a star while still flying largely under the hobby radar. The player is San Francisco Giants … [Read more...] about One of Baseball’s Most Dominant Starters Also Has Most Undervalued RCs
5 Career-Chronicling Cards of Willie McCovey
Generally speaking, bodies of water are named after large geographic regions, famous explorers or historical events of significance. Every once in a while, they name one after a prolific power hitter who symbolized the majestic feat of sending a baseball over a wall, an arcade, and pavilion before it comes to rest in the what is now commonly referred to as “McCovey Cove.” A … [Read more...] about 5 Career-Chronicling Cards of Willie McCovey
Alyssa Nakken Gets Baseball Card After On-Field Debut
The San Francisco Giants made history in January when they hired former college softball standout Alyssa Nakken as a major league coach. Now, she has her own baseball card. Nakken started in a front office role several years ago before being hired for an on-field role during the off-season and has been working with baserunners and outfielders during … [Read more...] about Alyssa Nakken Gets Baseball Card After On-Field Debut
Notes: MJ Ticket Collector; Wax Pack Book Now No. 1; Giants Archives
You can collect his cards (which are smoking hot right now), his autographs (still pretty pricey) or his store bought shoes (a totally different market). Andrew Goldberg collects Michael Jordan ticket stubs. The Chicago native and Miami-based marketing consultant grew up watching Jordan and even went to a few games but it wasn't until adulthood that he … [Read more...] about Notes: MJ Ticket Collector; Wax Pack Book Now No. 1; Giants Archives
1960 Tacoma Giants Set Featured HOFer Juan Marichal’s First Card
The 1960 Tacoma Giants boasted three future Hall of Famers, a former World Series hero and a member of a famous baseball family who had a career average of .307 in the major leagues. The squad was a Triple-A minor league affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, and to welcome Pacific Coast League baseball back to the City of Destiny, 3-inch by 5-inch cards were sold at … [Read more...] about 1960 Tacoma Giants Set Featured HOFer Juan Marichal’s First Card
Giants Holding Sale of Game-Used Items and Memorabilia Saturday
The San Francisco Giants will give fans the opportunity, for the second consecutive holiday season, to own authenticated game-used items and memorabilia from the 2013 season and past seasons on Saturday, December 14, from 10-3 p.m. in the Field Club Lounge at AT&T Park during their From the Clubhouse Memorabilia Sale. The club says there will be hundreds of items ranging … [Read more...] about Giants Holding Sale of Game-Used Items and Memorabilia Saturday
MLB Auctions Selling Items from Lincecum No-Hitter Including Beer Cans, Champagne Bottles
It’s come to this. Major League Baseball Auctions is selling empty beer cans, champagne bottles and popped corks from the clubhouse celebration following Tim Lincecum’s July 13 no-hitter in San Diego (yes, they come with official MLB Authentication stickers). Lincecum struck out 13 Padres and threw 148 pitches in notching the first no-hitter of his career that … [Read more...] about MLB Auctions Selling Items from Lincecum No-Hitter Including Beer Cans, Champagne Bottles
Giants to Hold Special Game Worn Memorabila Sale
The San Francisco Giants will give fans the opportunity to own items and memorabilia used or worn by the players during the 2012 regular season, championship series and World Series on Sunday, December 16, in the Field Club Lounge at AT&T Park during their From the Clubhouse Holiday Sale. It's the first time the team has held a special post-season sale of game worn … [Read more...] about Giants to Hold Special Game Worn Memorabila Sale