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What I Collect: A “Grapher” Reflects on 20 years of Autographed Set Collecting

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It was a chilly 25 degrees as I stepped out onto Boston Common from my Emerson College dorm. Wind gusts of 30 miles per hour cut right through my coat and gloves and left my fingertips burning as I walked to the MBTA station, bag over my shoulder. I had just returned to the city the night before, following an eventful winter break that culminated in my sudden decision to become … [Read more...] about What I Collect: A “Grapher” Reflects on 20 years of Autographed Set Collecting

What I Collect: Rickey Henderson… and Baseball Card Memories

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This is the latest in an ongoing series of articles written by readers who tell the stories of the sports memorabilia they collect and why.  As a young boy growing up an hour and a half north of Detroit, I remember going to my first baseball game at Tiger Stadium.  I was naive, innocent and from a small town. Just driving to a “big” city was exciting—seeing … [Read more...] about What I Collect: Rickey Henderson… and Baseball Card Memories

What I Collect: 49ers Pennant Collection Opens Doors to Team History

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This is the latest in an ongoing series of articles written by readers who tell the stories of the sports memorabilia they collect.  I became a die-hard 49ers fan as an eight-year-old boy in Oregon in the late 60’s and watching my Sunday football heroes like John Brodie, Gene Washington, Dave Wilcox and so many more.  Over the years I’ve collected literally … [Read more...] about What I Collect: 49ers Pennant Collection Opens Doors to Team History

What I Collect: Keeping Johnny Vander Meer Memories Alive

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This is the latest in an ongoing series of articles written by readers who tell the stories of the sports memorabilia they collect and why.  I learned about Johnny Vander Meer in 1996, when my wife and I moved to Midland Park, New Jersey. I soon became fascinated with his story—small town boy becomes major leaguer, sets record in his rookie season that no one … [Read more...] about What I Collect: Keeping Johnny Vander Meer Memories Alive

What I Collect: Tanner Jones – Jose Canseco Supercollector

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This is the latest in an ongoing series of articles written by readers who tell the stories of the sports memorabilia they collect and why.  Like many of you reading, my baseball journey started as a child.  I was captivated by the game, and one player in particular: Jose Canseco.  His violent swing, and titanic home runs were addicting.  Collecting … [Read more...] about What I Collect: Tanner Jones – Jose Canseco Supercollector

What I Collect: Martin Jacobs, King of 49ers Memorabilia, Memories

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This is the latest in an ongoing series of articles written by readers who tell the stories of the sports memorabilia they collect and why.  More than 62 years ago, I was 12-years old and I  spotted my hero, San Francisco 49ers running back  Hugh "The King" McElhenny outside Kezar Stadium in San Francisco. I saw him getting into a pink Cadillac, … [Read more...] about What I Collect: Martin Jacobs, King of 49ers Memorabilia, Memories

What I Collect: The Felt Fanatic

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This is the second in an ongoing series of articles written by readers who tell the stories of the sports memorabilia they collect and why.  As a kid growing up in the suburbs north of Boston, it’s no surprise that I became a sports fan. Cheering on the Red Sox, Patriots, Bruins and Celtics is often a family affair that stretches back many generations and my story is no … [Read more...] about What I Collect: The Felt Fanatic