Major League Baseball’s Spring Training is a six week window of opportunity for the autograph collecting community. Running from February 12 through the end of March this year, Spring Training is an autograph collector’s paradise where you’ll find players more relaxed, accessible and for the most part open to signing. Everyone, however, may not have the chance to visit with … [Read more...]
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Arkansas Collector Gets Signed Cards of Glenn Hubbard — 16 1/2 Years After They Were Mailed
It took 16½ years, but Dale Case finally got those autographed baseball cards of former major-league infielder Glenn Hubbard he sent through the mail. But don’t blame the Postal Service. In fact, give an Arkansas mailman an assist. Case, 52, the principal the past six years at Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School in Jonesboro, Arkansas, used to mail baseball cards … [Read more...]
Rockies’ Neshek Burns Greinke Over Autograph Snub
Colorado Rockies pitcher Pat Neshek can identify with fans and collectors who collect autographs. He’s a collector, too. Since his college days, Neshek has collected vintage cards, autographs and memorabilia and after spending several years in the big leagues himself, he’s accumulated thousands of signed cards. He’ll even trade with fans who have duplicates and posts … [Read more...]
Nats Players Part of FanSigner Launch
For the last few seasons, pitcher Max Scherzer has been raising money for charity by asking for donations from fans and collectors who send items to be autographed. Now, he’s part of the development of a new memorabilia company and website that could bring more players on board. The two-time Cy Young Award winner has joined Washington Nationals … [Read more...]
Autographed Card Request Returned…20 Years Later
If you’ve moved away from home, your parents have probably had to forward mail to you. Sometimes the change of address takes a while to catch up. Iowa collector Jeff Johnson recently received an envelope from home that took him back in time. The address on the envelope was written in his own hand, bearing a stamp from Valentine’s Day 1995. Inside was a hockey card, signed … [Read more...]
