If you’re heading to see the sights in Philadelphia or take in a sporting event in the not too distant future, you'll be able to check out a world class sports sports collection, too. Once more sponsors are found, the Museum of Sports will be constructed inside 25,000 square feet of space within the Jetro Building near Lincoln Financial Field. It’s a … [Read more...] about Sports Museum Coming to Philly
Sports Museum of Los Angeles
Notes: CNBC on Cypres Collection; Panini Chat; Starr’s Big Donation; Series Program Art
We’ve written about the collection of Gary Cypres, a former investment banker who grew up in New York but now own the Sports Museum of Los Angeles, which has been open on and off for several years. Cypres’ collection of memorabilia from virtually every sport includes a T206 Wagner and thousands of other rare cards, a Jackie Robinson game-worn jersey and hundreds of other … [Read more...] about Notes: CNBC on Cypres Collection; Panini Chat; Starr’s Big Donation; Series Program Art
“Pop Up” Museum Opens at Dodger Stadium
If you’re in southern California over the next few months you can get a little taste of Cooperstown. The Los Angeles Dodgers have announced a “pop-up museum” at Dodger Stadium located in the left-field reserve level team store. The exhibit opens Friday, December 2. The exhibit features pieces from the National Baseball Hall of Fame, Gary Cypres' world-renowned … [Read more...] about “Pop Up” Museum Opens at Dodger Stadium
Baseball History on Stage as Sports Museum of LA Re-Opens
Good news for sports fans and collectors: Gary Cypres’ Sports Museum of Los Angeles is going to be open to the public once again. The building is where Cypres houses a large part of his massive collection of rare, valuable and one-of-a-kind sports memorabilia. He created the museum with the idea of having it open on a daily basis and did so for about six months back in … [Read more...] about Baseball History on Stage as Sports Museum of LA Re-Opens
Brooklyn Dodgers History Just Part of Cypres Collection
It’s called the Sports Museum of Los Angeles, but Gary Cypres’ New York roots aren’t hard to spot in his massive collection of historic sports memorabilia. In fact, Dodger fans can get quite an education on the team’s Brooklyn history if they’re lucky enough to tour the building, located not far from the Staples Center. He owns everything from the 1889 letter that confirmed … [Read more...] about Brooklyn Dodgers History Just Part of Cypres Collection
PHOTOS: Cypres Collection Aids Reagan Library Football Exhibit
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum is hosting a major football exhibit through January 2016. Drawing material from long-time collector Gary Cypres and The Sports Museum of Los Angeles, the exhibit covers 5,000 square feet and features over 600 artifacts, including some of the rarest, historic and iconic football memorabilia in the country. Memorabilia from … [Read more...] about PHOTOS: Cypres Collection Aids Reagan Library Football Exhibit