A 1/1 2019 Topps Allen & Ginter Mini Framed Black Printing Plate Shohei Ohtani, with his Kanji autograph is up for sale. It’s part of the new Fanatics auction, with bidding set to run through June 8. The card carries a Beckett witnessed 10 autograph grade. A signed and inscribed Ohtani ball—also in Kanji and numbered to 17—is also up for grabs. The … [Read more...] about Notes: Ohtani 1/1 to Auction; McDavid Gamers; Big Flawless, Heritage Pulls, More
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Notes: Giannis, Curry Jerseys at Auction; Topps WBC Cards; More
Bidding is underway in Goldin’s March Elite Auction, which includes game worn jerseys and cards from a few guys you might have heard of. One dates to Giannis Antetokounmpo’s rookie season. The twice-signed green Milwaukee Bucks road model comes with MeiGray authentication that dates it to a Dec. 20, 2013 game at Cleveland in which the young Greek Freak scored just … [Read more...] about Notes: Giannis, Curry Jerseys at Auction; Topps WBC Cards; More
WBC Artifacts: Ohtani’s Cap to Cooperstown; Fan Shows off Turner HR Ball
The must watch showdown between Angels' teammates Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout in the final at-bat of the World Baseball Classic ended with the Japanese two-way superstar getting the best of the U.S. outfielder. Now, the cap perched on Ohtani's head during as Japan clinched another WBC title is off to the Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. The Hall announced … [Read more...] about WBC Artifacts: Ohtani’s Cap to Cooperstown; Fan Shows off Turner HR Ball
Hottest Shohei Ohtani Rookie Cards
He's not just as good as advertised. He's betgter. The fascinating arrival and performance of a big league unicorn from Japan who has led baseball historians to the record books has spearheaded a stampede of collectors and dealers searching for Shohei Ohtani baseball cards. His dual abilities as a pitcher and hitter are simply something no living fan of Major … [Read more...] about Hottest Shohei Ohtani Rookie Cards
Ruth Bat, 1927 Yankees Ring, Game Jerseys, High-Grade Cards Lead Off SCP Auction
SCP Auctions is kicking off its final major catalog sale of the year with memorabilia from Babe Ruth and the player who’s doing his best impersonation of the Big Fella. Among the auction’s top attractions: a 1918-1922 era Ruth bat. The giant club dates to Ruth’s transition from Red Sox pitcher to feared Yankee slugger. The Hillerich & Bradsby model bat … [Read more...] about Ruth Bat, 1927 Yankees Ring, Game Jerseys, High-Grade Cards Lead Off SCP Auction
2022 Topps Chrome Black Baseball Preview, Checklist, Boxes for Sale
2022 Topps Chrome Black Baseball returns for a third year and will feature a star-studded rookie class. While it carries the Chrome name, Black is a standalone release. Hobby boxes will again include four cards and one encased autograph per box. The other three cards will be two Chrome base cards and one Refractor or better parallel. There are 12 boxes per case. A … [Read more...] about 2022 Topps Chrome Black Baseball Preview, Checklist, Boxes for Sale
International Trading Card Day Promotion Set for August
Topps has finalized plans for the new version of National Baseball Card Day. As they first announced in March, the event will now be called International Trading Card Day as the promotion expands overseas. Not much is changing in the United States, though. Collectors who visit a hobby shop on Saturday, August 6 will receive a free pack of five International … [Read more...] about International Trading Card Day Promotion Set for August
Fans, Collectors Vote Ohtani #1 in 2022 Topps Set
The votes have been tabulated and Topps announced Wednesday that baseball's dual threat superstar will be card #1 in its upcoming 2022 Series One set. Outfielder/pitcher Shohei Ohtani, whose talents at the plate and on the mound have made him one of the game's most popular players, will lead off the 330-card set when boxes begin arriving next month. Voting took place … [Read more...] about Fans, Collectors Vote Ohtani #1 in 2022 Topps Set
Heritage September Showcase Auction Runs the Gamut
While the last holiday weekend of the summer is getting underway, Heritage Auctions will launch a fresh online catalog, with over 700 items on the block. The September Showcase Auction will offer a mix of lower cost items and a handful of premium lots, but the bulk will feature a wide cross-section of collector-oriented vintage and modern items. Among the key items are … [Read more...] about Heritage September Showcase Auction Runs the Gamut
Shohei Ohtani Autographs Now a Fanatics Exclusive
In between pitching starts and hitting dingers, Shoehei Ohtani has also found time to sign a mountain of autographs. Baseball’s two-way sensation has had signed cards on the market since he came over from Japan. Now, he’s got an exclusive partnership for autographs and some game-worn memorabilia. Fanatics announced the deal on Tuesday, which adds yet another … [Read more...] about Shohei Ohtani Autographs Now a Fanatics Exclusive