Several upcoming Topps trading card products are being pushed back by a week or longer. It’s not unusual to see changes in release or “street” dates but the new list, covering October and November, was unusually large. Here’s a look at the new release dates: Product Desc 2017 Topps Diamond Icons Baseball Street … [Read more...]
Steph Curry Leaves Fanatics for Steiner Autograph Deal
Two-time NBA MVP Steph Curry has signed an exclusive autograph deal with Steiner Sports following the expiration of his original contract with Fanatics. Curry and Steiner have already done a private signing session with photos, jerseys and other items now being offered on Steiner’s website. "I'm very excited to partner with Steiner Sports to share in historic moments … [Read more...]
Players Weekend Uniforms Will Be Auctioned For Charity
Player names on the back of New York Yankees’ uniforms? Blasphemy! But it’s for a good cause, so even the ghosts of the Babe, the Iron Horse, the Yankee Clipper and the Mick will not get a rise when they see “All Rise” on the back of Aaron Judge’s No. 99 jersey. Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association announced Players Weekend for Aug. 25-27, … [Read more...]
Judge’s First Slam Jersey Brings Big Price
Someone is hoping Aaron Judge has a very long and successful major league career. The jersey the Yankees’ 25-year-old slugger was wearing May 28 when he belted his first career grand slam sold for $45,578 at auction Sunday. Steiner Sports, through its partnership with the Yankees, offered the jersey in an auction that closed Sunday night after opening at a … [Read more...]
Steiner Sets Autograph Sessions
It’ll be a busy spring for those who coordinate autograph signings for Steiner Sports. The company has announced its schedule for public and private signing sessions with dozens of past and present athletes on the docket. Just a few of the names who will wield pens between now and the end of April: Hank Aaron, Tom Brady, Bo Jackson, Bill Russell, Derek … [Read more...]
Steiner Turns Game-Used Jerseys into Neckties
If you’re constantly worried about getting that necktie dirty and the dry cleaning bill that follows, you could always buy one that’s supposed to have a little wear. Steiner Sports has just launched a new line of ties made from game-used jerseys, some of which still bear the scars of competition. Thus far, only those for the New York Rangers and Yankees are … [Read more...]
Steiner Sports Offers ‘Buy for a Cause’ to Aid Charities
Steiner Sports has launched a program aimed at selling products while raising money for charities and civic-minded groups. Steiner will offer items at a 15% discount through BuyForACause.com. The company will also donate 20% of every purchase to the participating non-profit organizations. When the group’s followers visit the website, they click on their favorite … [Read more...]
Yogi Berra World Series Ring Brings $159,720 at Auction
You could win a lot by bidding. That Yogi Berra-type philosophy was useful during the Steiner Sports Memorabilia Fall Classic Auction, which ended Monday. Winning bids of more than $1.2 million were placed on nearly 2,000 items, with $493,855 of it going toward the 81 lots that comprised the Yogi Berra Collection. Berra, the beloved Hall of Fame catcher who appeared in 14 … [Read more...]
Yankees Jackie Robinson Day Jerseys for ’15, ’16 Up for Bid
For the past two seasons, the New York Yankees have not sold their Jackie Robinson Day game-worn jerseys but they’re now in a special auction with proceeds going to the Jackie Robinson Foundation The weeklong auction includes both the home versions from 2016 and road versions from 2015. There are a total of 66 jerseys available from both years including the one Alex … [Read more...]
Steiner Sports Debuts New Autograph Database
Steiner Sports has launched a new searchable database for autographs acquired during its signing sessions. In March of 2015, the company began affixing its new tamper-proof hologram, each of which contains individual serial number, to all of its eye-witnessed autographed memorabilia. The new hologram is visible on all physical bats, balls, jerseys, sticks and other … [Read more...]