One of the highest quality collections of collecting’s most famous baseball cards is featured in a new hardcover book that’s set for release later this summer. The Diamondbacks Collection: 50 of the Greatest Cards in Sports Collecting History details the stories behind cards in the collection of Ken Kendrick, managing general partner of the Arizona Diamondbacks. Kendrick’s … [Read more...] about “Diamondbacks Collection” Book Set for Release
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Ken Kendrick’s Card Collection Will Be Subject of Upcoming Book
Arizona Diamondbacks Managing General Partner Ken Kendrick has been an avid collector for years, curating a world class collection of some of the hobby’s most valuable cards. Now, 50 of the best are the subject of an upcoming book. ATS Communications and Peter E. Randall Publisher will release The Diamondbacks Collection: 50 of the Greatest Cards in Sports Collecting … [Read more...] about Ken Kendrick’s Card Collection Will Be Subject of Upcoming Book
New “Baseball and Bubble Gum” Book Brings 1952 Topps Set to Life
You’ll need a big bankroll to own the entire set, thanks to Mickey Mantle and his high number friends, but there’s a new book that has all of the cards in the 1952 Topps set—and more info than you’ll find on the backs of all 407 cards. Baseball & Bubble Gum: The 1952 Topps Collection is the latest release from Tom and Ellen Zappala, the husband-wife team … [Read more...] about New “Baseball and Bubble Gum” Book Brings 1952 Topps Set to Life
2nd Edition of T206 Book Earns Publishing Award
The second edition of The T206 Collection: The Players and Their Stories was recently awarded a gold medal at the 31st annual Independent Book Plublishers Association Benjamin Franklin Awards in Chicago. Originally published in 2010, the book’s second edition includes new photos of some of the hobby’s top T206 cards and additional content. Authors Tom and Ellen … [Read more...] about 2nd Edition of T206 Book Earns Publishing Award
Great American Collectibles Show Launches Jimmy Fund Fundraiser
The Great American Collectibles Show featuring Red Sox Hall of Famer, Rico Petrocelli, and hobby author/ radio host Tom Zappala, is launching a fundraiser in support of The Jimmy Fund/ Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston. The show has partnered with The National Sports Collectors Convention, PSA and eBay for Charity to raise money for the organization. … [Read more...] about Great American Collectibles Show Launches Jimmy Fund Fundraiser
Summer Reading: “An All-Star’s Cardboard Memories”
A new coffee table book brings the careers of dozens of baseball greats to life through their cards—and the memories of a former player. Authors Tom and Ellen Zappala, PSA executive Joe Orlando and Boston Red Sox Hall of Famer Rico Petrocelli will officially unveil An All-Star's Cardboard Memories at the National Sports Collectors Convention. The fifth volume in a … [Read more...] about Summer Reading: “An All-Star’s Cardboard Memories”
Legendary Lumber Book Earns National Acclaim
Two independent book publishing organizations recently handed out high praise for the game-used bat book Legendary Lumber, The Top 100 Player Bats in Baseball History. The coffee table book was written by PSA’s Joe Orlando with Tom and Ellen Zappala and published last year. The book received top honors on Tuesday in the 22nd annual "IPPY" Independent Publisher Book Awards … [Read more...] about Legendary Lumber Book Earns National Acclaim
Review: Legendary Lumber Book Will Take You Deep
The fourth volume in a set of award-winning books on sports collecting is now on the market. Legendary Lumber: The Top 100 Player Bats in Baseball History is authored by PSA President Joe Orlando with usual collaborators Tom and Ellen Zappala. It joins previous releases The 100 Greatest Baseball Autographs, The Cracker Jack Collection: Baseball’s Prized … [Read more...] about Review: Legendary Lumber Book Will Take You Deep
PSA, NSCC to Launch Internet Radio Show
PSA and the National Sports Collectors Convention are launching a new weekly national broadcast on the PSA website starting November 2. The Great American Collectibles Show will air every Wednesday evening from 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. EST. Hosted by Red Sox Hall of Famer Rico Petrocelli, New England talk show host and author Tom Zappala, and produced by XM Sirius Sports … [Read more...] about PSA, NSCC to Launch Internet Radio Show
PSA Plans Autograph Giveaways for 25th Anniversary
If you're headed to the National Sports Collectors Convention next month--or even if you're not--you'll have a chance to win some pretty valuable autographed items in a special 25th anniversary contest being held by PSA and PSA/DNA. Along with several other promotions, the company is giving away autographs from Babe Ruth, Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle and Derek Jeter during the … [Read more...] about PSA Plans Autograph Giveaways for 25th Anniversary