You’d like to think that when they’re not on the court, life for a well-known college athlete isn’t all that different from any other student. Going to class. Staying in a dorm. Studying in the library. Eating at on campus restaurants. However, the reality is that they’re sports stars who just happen to live in a college town and that means dealing with autograph seekers … [Read more...] about College Basketball Stars, Coaches Growing Weary of Autograph Hounds
Signed
Holy Mystery: Branch Rickey’s 1953 Pirates Signed Bible Falls into Library Group’s Hands
An autographed Bible? It may sound odd, but 60 years ago, 31 members of the hapless 1953 Pittsburgh Pirates apparently put their names in ink inside a Catholic Bible and presented it to general manager Branch Rickey. The unusual signed piece was donated to the Friends of the Sacramento (CA) Public Library where it sat for months, waiting to be repaired. Ralph Kiner, Joe … [Read more...] about Holy Mystery: Branch Rickey’s 1953 Pirates Signed Bible Falls into Library Group’s Hands
Five Essential Tools for Autograph Collectors
by Matt Raymond Six years ago I moved to Boston and reconnected with an old friend who impressed me with stories of obtaining athlete signatures at team hotels throughout the city. I started to accompany him, learning as much as I could about the world of in person autograph collecting—graphing. My life has never been the same. I gained knowledge by learning from my many … [Read more...] about Five Essential Tools for Autograph Collectors
Editor’s Blog: Out of the Mouths of Babes
There was a brief discussion on Twitter Sunday morning about the declining quality of player signatures as a whole. It started when collector Rob Bertrand posted this about a hockey patch card signed by Marcus Kruger. I responded: Topps joined briefly... Yes, it is a somewhat complex problem. Quantity, of course, is an issue. Card companies … [Read more...] about Editor’s Blog: Out of the Mouths of Babes
Annual V Foundation Auction Includes Signed Memorabilia, More
ESPN Radio’s “Don’t Give Up’ ESPYS V Foundation Auction is winding down with dozens of pieces of autographed sports memorabilia and fan experiences up for grabs on eBay. The listings are part of the annual online and on-air public auction to raise money for the V Foundation for Cancer Research. Last year’s event raised $810,000 in net proceeds for charity started while … [Read more...] about Annual V Foundation Auction Includes Signed Memorabilia, More