If you’ve ever chased a baseball player for an autograph, there’s a new book out that you might want to put on your summer reading list. “Waiting for a Sign” was written by Kevin Keating, a long-time collector/dealer and the current Principal Autograph Authenticator for PSA/DNA. A native of suburban Chicago, Keating spent much of his youth acquiring … [Read more...]
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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...]
‘Hutson Letters’ Recall a Time When Superstars Wrote Letters to Fans
One of the things we like about collecting older sports memorabilia is that it offers a tangible look at the past. While it may seem as if the NFL has been a behemoth on the sports landscape for ages, that’s not really the case. There was a time when even the biggest stars in the league not only answered their mail, but helped track down teammates for signatures, wrote … [Read more...]
