by Rich Klein One of my favorite names I like to call myself is a hobby dinosaur. I grew up in the era of no cable, where you had anywhere from three to ten television stations to watch and a seemingly similar number of radio stations. That was also an era when boxing was still an important sport and the concept of what is now called UFC or mixed-martial arts was something … [Read more...]
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2011 Topps UFC Finest Box Break
by Rich Klein When I was a bit younger; boxing was a popular sport. Of course, that popularity was helped by Muhammad Ali, who was extremely charismatic. What made it simple to follow was that there was one and only champion per weight division. There was a natural order from Heavyweight to Light Heavyweight to Middleweight to Welterweight, and so forth. Today? Just trying … [Read more...]
1971 Ali Fight-Worn Trunks from Famous Frazier Fight Consigned to Auction
SCP Auctions announced late Thursday that it will auction the trunks worn by Muhammad Ali in the 1971 “Fight of the Century” against Joe Frazier. The same trunks sold at auction in 2002 for $100,000. Ali-Frazier I was perhaps the most famous boxing event in the modern history of the sport. It launched a memorable trilogy of battles between the two superstars of the … [Read more...]
National Notes: Tuesday
Here’s a brief snapshot of what hosting the National Sports Collectors Association event will mean for Chicago, according to organizers: Approximately 45,000 are expected to attend the five-day event, with most staying multiple nights Over 750 collectible exhibitor booths and 100 corporate booths will be set up, which translates into approximately 3,000 exhibitor … [Read more...]
Salesman’s Sample Championship Rings Are Still Rare
By Ken Ball If you've ever investigated the possibility of purchasing a “salesman's sample” championship ring, you may have been surprised by a couple of things. First of all, you may have been shocked by how expensive they were. Secondly, you may have been surprised by how difficult it was to find them. Both of these mysteries are explained by considering what “salesman's … [Read more...]
National Hockey Card Day Plans Set
Upper Deck plans to once again give away thousands of free hockey card packs on “National Hockey Card Day” in Canada. The majority of distribution points will be comprised of hundreds of hobby shops as well as mass retailers throughout Canada. Participating national chains include Jean Coutu, London Drugs, Rexall and Pharma Plus. Packs will include cards from a special … [Read more...]
James Naismith’s Original Basketball Rules
In December 1891, a two-page typed document comprising a set of 13 rules to a new game was tacked up in a Springfield, Massachusetts YMCA gym – and “Basket Ball” was born. The game was the invention of a 30-year old physical educator teacher named James Naismith, created to entertain a restless class of students during the winter months. The rules were was given by James … [Read more...]
Paquiao Fight: Well, Close Anyway
Boxing has pretty much been given up for dead by many, but you'll find plenty of people searching for information on the Paquiao fight. One problem. It's Manny Pacquiao... with a c. So not everyone is hip with the spelling of boxing's latest savior. At least they are talking about the "Paquiao vs Clottey" fight. And that's a good thing. It's been a long time since … [Read more...]
National Hires Schulte Sports for PR, Marketing
A locally-operated sports auction and marketing firm will be in charge of getting people in the door at this summer's event in Baltimore. … [Read more...]
NASCAR Market Leaves Loyalists Disappointed
Like 1990s baseball cards, the investment return on NASCAR memorabilia hasn't always been a success story. … [Read more...]
