Ricky Pierce was a high school basketball standout at Garland High School in Garland, Texas. After finishing high school, he went to Walla Walla Community College before eventually transferring to Rice University in 1979. The sharpshooter was drafted in the first round of the 1982 NBA Draft by the Detroit Pistons. After not seeing much playing time as a rookie, the 6'4 … [Read more...] about Ricky Pierce Q&A: Signing Autographs in High School, Massive Television Room, Finishing Games
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Seattle Children’s Hospital Card Set Campaign a Big Hit
Any little trading card set that includes the chance for Ken Griffey Jr. or Russell Wilson autographs has a pretty good shot at success. In Seattle, the big name sports stars are mixing with entertainers and some special kids in a new Seattle Heroes trading card set produced by Topps that’s raising money for Seattle Children’s Hospital. The boxed sets, which … [Read more...] about Seattle Children’s Hospital Card Set Campaign a Big Hit
Rich Klein: Mike Cramer Was Collector, Dealer, Card Maker
When I was growing up, football rosters had only 40 players and thus the specialization term was not as prevalent as it is today. Many football players were termed “triple-threat” players meaning they could run, throw and kick. There was nothing unusual about a position player staying on the field to kick the ball on fourth down. Donny Anderson of the Green Bay Packers and … [Read more...] about Rich Klein: Mike Cramer Was Collector, Dealer, Card Maker
Upper Deck Releases MLS Card Set
Just ahead of the World Cup in South Africa, the 2010 Upper Deck soccer set is hitting store shelves. “Not only does this year’s effort include many of the top names in Major League Soccer, but it pinpoints specific players from around the globe who will be representing their respective countries in next month’s FIFA World Cup competition," said Jason Mesherah of Upper … [Read more...] about Upper Deck Releases MLS Card Set
Blog: Berra Jersey Bought by Private Collector
They won't say who, but the 1956 Yogi Berra Yankees uniform sold for over $500,000 last week by Grey Flannel Auctions was purchased by a private collector. The uniform is believed to have been the same one worn by Berra while catching the 1956 World Series perfect game thrown by Don Larsen. The coffee pot was working overtime during the 1,072-lot absentee, phone and … [Read more...] about Blog: Berra Jersey Bought by Private Collector
Berra’s 1956 World Series Jersey Brings $564,930
The jersey believed to have been worn by Yogi Berra when he caught Don Larsen's perfect game in the 1956 World Series brought a price of $564,930 in Grey Flannel Auctions' Summer Games sale that closed early Thursday morning. The winning bid included a buyer's premium. The jersey had been consigned by Ron Stevenot, who received it during a Yankee Stadium tryout in 1959. … [Read more...] about Berra’s 1956 World Series Jersey Brings $564,930