Chuck D, co-founder of Public Enemy and a huge sports fan, has a new song out that collectors and fans will appreciate. “It’s So Hard to See My Old Baseball Cards Move On” was actually born out of his own artwork. Chuck grew up as a Mets fan in Queens, NY, collecting cards with his father and going to games. Along with his influential music career, Chuck is also an … [Read more...] about Chuck D’s New Rap: “It’s So Hard to See My Baseball Cards Move On”
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Notes: Foreign Hoops Buyers; CU’s Hall Fired; Most Watched Auctions; Giveaway News
Basketball cards may not rank at the top of the North American sports card pecking order but they’ve got one thing going for them that others don’t. While MLB and the NFL can say they have avid followers in other countries, there’s not much doubt that hoops’ appeal is much broader. The game is hugely popular in some of the world’s biggest nations and continues to … [Read more...] about Notes: Foreign Hoops Buyers; CU’s Hall Fired; Most Watched Auctions; Giveaway News
Photo(s) of the Day: Whitey and Billy Before They Were Yankees
In a few years they would unite in New York and become part of another run of Yankee championships but in the late 1940s, they were just a couple of promising minor leaguers. Two rare early photos of Whitey Ford and Billy Martin from their pre-big league days combine for the RMY Auctions Photo of the Day. They’re part of an online catalog of hundreds of rare, vintage … [Read more...] about Photo(s) of the Day: Whitey and Billy Before They Were Yankees
Whitey Ford Cards Colorful And Coveted
Early in his career he was known as “Slick,” but by the time Whitey Ford ended his 16-year Hall of Fame pitching career with the New York Yankees, the smooth left-hander was called “The Chairman of the Board.” With the 2016 season about to begin, it’s worth noting that Ford was the first pitcher to get the Opening Day starting assignment seven times for the Yankees. It has … [Read more...] about Whitey Ford Cards Colorful And Coveted
Whitey Ford Packs ’em in
Forty-five years after he threw his last pitch for the New York Yankees, Whitey Ford is still making new fans. The 1961 American League Cy Young Award winner is 83 years old now, but still signs plenty of autographs. He joined several other Yankee and Met names from the past at a sow over the weekend in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. The Boys of Summer autograph and memorabilia show … [Read more...] about Whitey Ford Packs ’em in
Players, Collectors Still Dig the Championship Ring
The history goes back decades, but there's one undeniable fact. The younger the ring, the bigger the bling. Championship rings, especially Super Bowl rings, may have gotten bigger, more expensive and, let's face it...a little less tasteful. You have the admire the craftsmanship and the intricate design, though, whether you're just looking or adding a unique piece to your … [Read more...] about Players, Collectors Still Dig the Championship Ring
Hobby’s Future Discussed in Houston
A Bum Phillips era Houston Oilers reunion was just part of this past weekend's big sports card and memorabilia show in Houston. Tri-Star Productions' event is one of the biggest in the western half of the country with football players past and present joining their baseball colleagues for a big autograph session. Dealers competing in a still challenging modern era card … [Read more...] about Hobby’s Future Discussed in Houston