It's hard to imagine finding a better Detroit Tigers collection than the one curated by Steve Nagengast. There certainly can't be another that's displayed as well. He's been at it since the 1980s--starting with a Mickey Mantle signed baseball but quickly pivoting to his favorite team. He owns over 1,200 Tigers autographed baseballs, some rare autographs on paper and … [Read more...] about Owner of Jaw-Dropping Tigers Baseball Collection Seeks Permanent Home
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Part 1 of Enormous Phillies Collection Nets Over $400,000
A 76-year collection of Phillies memorabilia is off to new homes. Phillies collector and Philly area resident Bill White sold off a portion of his treasure trove of artifacts through Huggins & Scott Auctions late last week for a total of $411,222. The auction featured a pair of Baker Bowl stadium seats ($31,200), an ultra-Rare 1910-1914 Philadelphia Phillies … [Read more...] about Part 1 of Enormous Phillies Collection Nets Over $400,000
Reds Collectors Group Planning for First Show
It began as a small social media club of baseball fans and collectors seven years ago. Since then, the Cincinnati Reds Memorabilia Collectors Facebook Group has grown to over 10,000 members. This Saturday, May 22, they’re holding what might be one of the most unique single team oriented memorabilia shows the hobby has ever seen. It’ll be held from 10 AM to 4 … [Read more...] about Reds Collectors Group Planning for First Show
Browns Collector Shows Off Memorabilia; Nominated for Hall of Fans
A collector from Youngstown, OH is in the running to be added to the Hall of Fans at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Ray "Showdawg" Prisby is one of the country’s top collectors of Cleveland Browns memorabilia. He’s one of six finalists for the honor. He collected football cards as a kid but it wasn’t until he began attending sports memorabilia shows as an adult that he … [Read more...] about Browns Collector Shows Off Memorabilia; Nominated for Hall of Fans
Dodger Fan’s Collection Takes Over His House
Collecting Dodgers stuff has been a lifelong passion for one man. Allen actually grew up right across the street from Ebbets Field, then wound up in Southern California. It started with baseball cards and programs and grew into something that has essentially taken over his home: 250,000 pieces in all. Bob DeCastro of Fox LA did a live segment for the station’s … [Read more...] about Dodger Fan’s Collection Takes Over His House
Collector’s Basement a Shrine to Red Sox
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...] about Collector’s Basement a Shrine to Red Sox
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...] about Sharks Collector’s Amazing Collection Gets Special Visitor
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...] about Gone Yet Never Forgotten: Meet Expos Super Collector Perry Giannias
Utah Fan’s Amazing Collection of Alumni Autographs
When it comes to autographs, Ben Gillis is spearheading a Ute movement. The University of Utah graduate is trying to collect autographs from every Ute who turned pro, including those who made it to the NFL, NBA and major-league baseball. Minor-league baseball players, too. If they don’t have a card, then a photograph will do. And if that doesn’t work, Gillis will … [Read more...] about Utah Fan’s Amazing Collection of Alumni Autographs
How to Collect Cards of Every Player Who Has Suited Up for Your NBA Team
by Darren Smythe A fun way to learn about the history of an NBA team is to track down a card for every player who had one in that team's uniform. It is up to the collector have much they want to invest. You can stick with base sets of common products or grab a mixture of cards from various issues trying to acquire as many different players as possible. NBA trading card … [Read more...] about How to Collect Cards of Every Player Who Has Suited Up for Your NBA Team