Grab a seat. Richie Aurigemma has been doing that for more than 30 years, collecting vintage stadium chairs. And his latest find comes from an iconic stadium torn down nearly 60 years ago. Aurigemma, 57, uncovered two rows of triple-seat field box chairs from the Polo Grounds, the longtime home of the New York Giants and the first stadium for the New York Mets. The park … [Read more...] about Pull Up A Chair: Polo Grounds Triple-Seat Field Box Seats Are A Real Find
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Notes: Bowman Release Delayed; Goldin Auction Paused; 70s Seat Saga; CNBC on MJ Market
Collectors who've been waiting for 2020 Bowman baseball may have to wait a few more days. Already delayed by over a month because of a COVID-related shutdown at the Pennsylvania facility that prints Topps' trading cards, Bowman was scheduled to arrive this Friday. However, Topps has now told dealers not to expect it to arrive by then because of further … [Read more...] about Notes: Bowman Release Delayed; Goldin Auction Paused; 70s Seat Saga; CNBC on MJ Market
Chairman Of The Boards: Restoring Stadium Seats Is Sean Walsh’s Passion
When it comes to restoring stadium chairs, Sean Walsh has never taken a back seat. Walsh, through his company, Original Stadium Seats, has been selling and restoring seats since 1991. In the last few years, the 58-year-old Cleveland native has changed his focus into restoration, and he could not be happier. “I got tired of storing 200, 300 seats,” Walsh said. “I had them … [Read more...] about Chairman Of The Boards: Restoring Stadium Seats Is Sean Walsh’s Passion
Notes: 7 Million Card Guy; Funny Obit for Hobbyist; Players Weekend Jerseys; Chiefs Seats
What do you do with seven million cards if you’re not a collector? If you’re Lowell Christensen, you sort them. Then you give them away. Christensen isn’t really an avid collector, but he hates to see things go to waste, so he takes in collections that no one wants, organizes them and stores them in his garage since his wife isn’t keen on having any in the … [Read more...] about Notes: 7 Million Card Guy; Funny Obit for Hobbyist; Players Weekend Jerseys; Chiefs Seats
Grab a Seat at the National
There are two certainties at The National. Well, maybe there are more than two, but the two I'm thinking about now, as I have my feet propped up and relaxing in my hotel room are: you will do a lot of walking and you will be standing most of your time on the convention floor. That is, unless you meet Sean Walsh, the owner of Original Stadium Seats (booth 2270), based right … [Read more...] about Grab a Seat at the National
Georgia Dome Seats, Memorabilia to Be Sold
The Georgia Dome is a few months away from being blown to bits but before the big implosion you’ll no doubt get to watch, everything inside will be sold or auctioned off. St. Louis-based Schneider Industries, an asset liquidation company that’s been called on for similar duties in other cities, will handle the sale. The Georgia Dome has been home to the Atlanta … [Read more...] about Georgia Dome Seats, Memorabilia to Be Sold
Old Wrigley Field Seats Going Up for Sale
If your office or fan cave could use some seating, you’ll be able to buy authentic seats from Wrigley Field starting Friday. They won’t be cheap, though. The Chicago Cubs are offering limited quantities of seat sets removed and replaced from the ballpark as part of the Cubs' ongoing effort to restore and modernize the ballpark. Several sections of ballpark seats … [Read more...] about Old Wrigley Field Seats Going Up for Sale
Silverdome Seats Being Sold; Auction to Come
Barry Sanders ran there. Bob Lanier rebounded there. Mick Jagger moved there. The NFL brought the Super Bowl there, too, but by the turn of the 21st century, the Silverdome was on its way to the stadium scrap heap. Now, 11 years after the Detroit Lions’ last game, the owners of the Silverdome say they’re gutting it in an online sale and auction. Triple Investment … [Read more...] about Silverdome Seats Being Sold; Auction to Come