An interesting tidbit from PSA’s Nat Turner who says the company's grading department tells him they've taken in 2,051 1986-87 Fleer Michael Jordan cards this year. Of those, 447 were deemed counterfeit. That’s about 21% of the total. According to Ryan Stuczynski of Gem Rate, 62 '86 Jordan cards have been graded 9 by PSA this year with only three 10s … [Read more...] about Notes: Plenty of Fake MJ Rookies; Summer Show in Marlborough; Charity Wax Sale Update; New Ty Cobb Museum Card
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Expect big sales of this one. Topps Now has produced a card commemorating Aaron Judge's 62nd home run. As per usual they're $9.99 (less in quantity) and available via this page on Topps' website. Serial numbered gold and autographed versions sold out almost immediately on Wednesday. Some of the autographed cards are now on eBay. ----- ESPN.com has a story … [Read more...] about Notes: Judge 62 Topps Now; ESPN on High Stakes Prospecting; College Team’s NIL Card Set; Cobb Museum’s New Card; PSA to Grade Funkos, More
1904 Scorebook From Teen Ty Cobb’s First Pro Season Set for Display
Sixty years after his death, Ty Cobb is coming back to life, thanks to a scorebook that documents part of his first professional baseball season. You can learn a lot from a baseball scorebook. Or, as University of Central Florida history professor Richard Crepeau wrote in 1993, “on two small pages the basic skeleton of a baseball game, inning by inning, is laid out in some … [Read more...] about 1904 Scorebook From Teen Ty Cobb’s First Pro Season Set for Display
Ty Cobb Museum Releases 2021 Baseball Card
The Ty Cobb Museum in Royston, GA has unveiled the latest card in an ongoing series of annual releases honoring its native son. The fundraising initiative has been going on for several years, with proceeds going to the museum. This year’s card commemorates Cobb's famous decision to become a temporary power hitter in 1925. Cobb’s decision was an attempt to quiet … [Read more...] about Ty Cobb Museum Releases 2021 Baseball Card
Ty Cobb Museum Releases Annual Baseball Card; Sets Autograph Raffle
It’s a holiday tradition for fans of baseball history and baseball cards. The Ty Cobb Museum in Royston, GA has released its annual baseball card featuring its Hall of Fame namesake. This year’s edition commemorates Ty Cobb's career record of 54 steals of home plate, a record that will likely never be broken. The card was created from a photo of Cobb sliding home … [Read more...] about Ty Cobb Museum Releases Annual Baseball Card; Sets Autograph Raffle
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eBay has released its annual list of the 'Most Interesting and Expensive Purchases' of the year, one that included a couple of sports cards. A PSA 10 Tom Brady 2000 Autographed Playoff Contenders Championship Ticket, which sold over $400,000, set the record for highest-sum ever paid for a football card and a 1/10 Michael Jordan 1997 Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems … [Read more...] about Notes: eBay’s 2019 Top Sellers; TriStar Signers; Beckett’s 2019 Top 10; Ty Cobb Museum Card; Free Mylar Sleeves
Ty Cobb Museum Issues Special Cards
The Ty Cobb Museum’s special baseball cards have been a hit with patrons and collectors and the 2019 edition has been released. The cards are issued each year as a fundraiser for the museum. This year’s edition was unveiled at the museum in Cobb's hometown of Royston, GA last Saturday. Hank Aaron Jr. was on hand for the event. Cards are still available … [Read more...] about Ty Cobb Museum Issues Special Cards
New Home Planned for Ty Cobb Museum
The Ty Cobb Museum, located in the Hall of Famer’s hometown of Royston, GA, is getting a new home. Plans have been announced for a new development in the area that will house a new museum that will include more artifacts from his career and exhibits aimed at helping tell his story. A baseball-themed restaurant and meeting room are part of the new … [Read more...] about New Home Planned for Ty Cobb Museum