Earl Williams, the Atlanta Braves catcher who won the1971 National League Rookie of the Year, passed away in January of this year after suffering from myeloid leukemia, a cancer of the blood. After her husband passed away, Williams’ wife Linda noticed items were missing from their home in New Jersey including several items from his baseball career. A game-used catcher’s … [Read more...] about Theft Charges Against Doc After Earl Williams Memorabilia Goes Missing
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Lance Alworth Gets Stolen Super Bowl Ring Back
It's been 21 years but Pro Football Hall of Famer Lance Alworth has his Super Bowl ring back. Alworth, who spent several seasons with the San Diego Chargers and still lives in the area, earned the ring when he played for the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl VI at the end of the 1971 season. He caught a touchdown pass in the Cowboys' 24-3 win over the Miami Dolphins in New … [Read more...] about Lance Alworth Gets Stolen Super Bowl Ring Back
Reward Now Offered for Return of Stolen Mel Ott Bat
A $5,000 reward is now being offered for information leading to the return of a valuable game used bat stolen during this year’s National Sports Collectors Convention in Baltimore. The circa-1930s Mel Ott bat belonged to collector Scott Foraker, who had dropped it off for grading at the booth of JT Sports’ John Taube, PSA’s bat authenticator during the August 1-5 show at the … [Read more...] about Reward Now Offered for Return of Stolen Mel Ott Bat
Police: Man Stole Dead Friend’s Ty Cobb Card
It may not get any lower than this. Glens Falls, New York Police say a convicted felon stole a vintage Ty Cobb baseball card from the belongings of a roommate who had recently died. Jason R. Sweet, 38, is accused of taking the card, worth thousands of dollars and selling it. According to the Post-Star, Sweet has been charged with fourth-degree grand larceny and making … [Read more...] about Police: Man Stole Dead Friend’s Ty Cobb Card
ALERT: $48,000 Mel Ott Game Bat Stolen at NSCC
A circa 1930s game-used Mel Ott bat was stolen at the National Sports Collectors Convention on Thursday. Scott Foraker, a collector, had purchased the bat just a few weeks ago, during Hunt Auctions' 2012 All-Star Game Auction in Kansas City and had brought it to Baltimore to turn it over to PSA-DNA for grading. With the buyer's premium, the bat's purchase price was … [Read more...] about ALERT: $48,000 Mel Ott Game Bat Stolen at NSCC