Tables are sold out for the final Philly Show of 2017. The Valley Forge Casino Resort is again hosting the quarterly gathering Friday, December 1 through Sunday, December 3. Dozens of dealers from the eastern half of the country and beyond will bring vintage and modern era cards and memorabilia to the event with autograph guests throughout the weekend. Show … [Read more...]
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Vintage Set of the Week: 1965 Topps Baseball
When spring training gave way to cold early-season games in April of 1965, veteran baseball fans probably figured they were in for some changes in the new season. The vaunted New York Yankees had made it to the World Series the year before, but their foundation was cracked and aging. On the other side of the continent, the Los Angeles Dodgers had somehow slid to seventh place … [Read more...]
Auction Features Game Used Gear
Schulte Auctions has announced the on-line launch of it’s “Reliving the Memories”, a special themed auction designed to celebrate some of the greatest legends in professional sports. The “Reliving the Memories” debut includes such high profile vintage memorabilia including a Mike Curtis game-used Super Bowl jersey, a pristine 1958 Baltimore Colts World Championship … [Read more...]
1952 Topps Mantle, Carlton Uniform Top Auction
A complete uniform worn by Hall of Famer Steve Carlton during his finest big league season was one of the major targets in Huggins & Scott's latest catalog auction. The 1972 Phillies jersey and pants had been virtually untouched in the 38 years since Carlton wore it while winning the National League Cy Young award. It brought a winning bid of $17,000. With the 17.5% … [Read more...]
Topps Opening Day Halladay Generating Media Buzz
Media in Philadelphia and sports bloggers around North America have caught on to the latest Topps error card. The #89 card in the company's 2010 Opening Day set features pitcher Roy Halladay, who will, of course, suit up for the Phillies this year. As is often the case, Topps had to rush to get the cards printed in time for spring training so a little graphic artistry was … [Read more...]
