Dan McGraw’s love of the Boston Red Sox goes well beyond watching them on TV in his Lewiston, Maine home. McGraw has one of the most extensive collections of Sox memorabilia you’ll ever see. It’s not confined to one room of his house, either. From binders full of Red Sox cards going back decades to game-worn jerseys, autographed baseballs and more current items, he’s … [Read more...]
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Sharks Collector’s Amazing Collection Gets Special Visitor
It only took one game for Steve Cropper to get hooked on hockey. That first trip to watch the San Jose Sharks launched one of the best team-oriented NHL autograph and memorabilia collections you’ll see. Cropper lives in the Sacramento area, not exactly across the street from the Sharks’ home ice, but he’s a regular at the games. His collection includes a … [Read more...]
Notes: LeBron Playoff Jersey Hits $39K; Triple-Signed NOW Card Gone in a Flash; PSA Milestone; 1968 Tigers Collector
It’s not the last Cavs jersey he will ever wear—but might be one of the last. LeBron James’ jersey from Cleveland’s loss in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals sold for $39,575 Thursday night. Eighty-three bids were entered in the auction, which began July 3. James recorded a double-double in the May 23 loss at TD Garden. While not exactly … [Read more...]
Gone Yet Never Forgotten: Meet Expos Super Collector Perry Giannias
It started with an Ellis Valentine autographed baseball acquired on a dare by a grade school friend. Now, Perry Giannias is one of the most dedicated Montreal Expos collectors around; and he's turning his passion into a fundraising machine, too. Giannias, who lives in suburban Montreal, grew up with the first Major League Baseball team to call another country … [Read more...]
Poll: What’s Your Card Collecting Focus?
Which phrase best describes your collection?Old school complete set collectorI'm all about rookie cards and Hall of FamersGraded singles and/or sets only.If he didn't play for my team, I don't need himFavorite playersAll of the aboveQuiz Maker … [Read more...]
