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Gilbert Arenas Adds $25,000 Piece to his Memorabilia Collection, Helps Out a Good Cause
The Washington Wizards have confirmed that NBA Superstar and avid memorabilia collector Gilbert Arenas has donated $25,000 to the team’s charitable division known as Wizards Care, in exchange for a unique piece of memorabilia signed by the President that was to be auctioned off. President Barack Obama attended the Washington Wizards vs. Chicago Bulls game [...]
eBay Autograph Sales Draw Fire From Large NCAA Football Programs
Major NCAA football powers know that their legions of fans want to get up close and football with the players they watch every Saturday – and that includes getting autographs. They just aren’t too crazy about seeing those same signed items auctioned off right away online, so they’re starting to do something about it. Schools [...]
Here’s a name you don’t want to forget – Jesus Montero
If you haven’t heard of Jesus Montero yet, don’t forget the name. Montero is shooting up in value every single day. The Yankees catching prospect is just 19 years old. He hails from Venezuela and has a bat that forces scouts to look his way. With Double-A Trenton, Montero is hitting .295 with five homers [...]
Former Yankees Partner Tied to Stolen Vintage Boston Red Stockings Photo
The late Barry Halper, a well known baseball memorabilia collector and one time co-owner of the New York Yankees, is once again in the news for questionable circumstances surrounding his memorabilia collection. A photograph of the 1889 Boston Red Stockings that once sold for $6,235 was one of 40 items stolen from the Boston Public [...]
Moon Shot: Neil Armstrong Autograph Sells for $27k at Auction
Take a near perfect autograph from a man who is one of the true pioneers of his field, signed on a date of historical significance. Offer that same autograph for auction near the 40th anniversary of that date and you’ve got the recipe for one eye-popping sale. RR Auctions, a New Hampshire-based company that has been [...]
Cowboys Replace Memorabilia Collection of Robbery Victim
There are so many stories that focus on the selfish and aloof natures of today’s modern athletes that it’s always refreshing to hear some more positive tales. Dallas Cowboys linebacker Bradie James deserves just such recognition for his part in aiding a Cowboys fan whose collection was recently stolen by thieves. Butch Franklin, a 53-year [...]
2009 Topps Allen & Ginter Short Print Set Checklist
Topps has confirmed the existence of several unannounced short printed autographs, relics and inserts in 2009 Topps Allen and Ginter.
Topps Announces Debut Release of 2009 eTopps UFC Cards
Today marks the official debut of the UFC eTopps product line. The new 2009 UFC eTopps Card releases are: 2009 eTopps UFC Brock Lesnar Heavyweight Card ID #: 1 Price: $8.50 Max Issue Qty: 999 On Sale Until: 7/20/09 3:00 AM EST 2009 eTopps UFC Dan Henderson Middleweight Card ID #: 3 Price: $6.00 Max [...]
2009 Topps Allen & Ginter Baseball Base Set Checklist
2009 Topps Allen and Ginter Baseball Base Set Checklist (1-350) **Cards 301-350 are Short Printed Card # Player 1 Jay Bruce 2 Zack Greinke 3 Manny Parra 4 Jorge Posada 5 Luke Hochevar 6 Adam Eaton 7 John Smoltz 8 Matt Cain 9 Ryan Theriot 10 Chone Figgins 11 Jacoby Ellsbury 12 Jermaine Dye 13 [...]
2008-09 Upper Deck Exquisite Basketball
2008-09 Upper Deck Exquisite Basketball Release Date: 7/28/2009 Box Configuration: One 5-card pack per box Product Information Every box of 2008-09 Upper Deck Exquisite Basketball guarantees the following pulls: (1) Autographed Rookie Patch Card (1) Autographed Card (1) Game Used Memorabilia or Autographed Card (1) Base Set Card (1) Additional Autographed, Game Used Memorabilia, Parallel, [...]
So, Your Favorite Player is an All-Star. Now What?
Well, it finally happened. You got in on the ground floor of fandom—a young player, up and coming, had all the tools, plus work ethic and a good personality. You thought to yourself, “Hey, I’m going to root for this player just a little bit harder than the others. I want to see him succeed.” [...]
New 2009 eTopps Baseball Releases for Week of 7/6
Topps has announced the newest additions to 2009 eTopps Baseball. This week’s new etopps baseball card releases are: 2009 eTopps Andrew Bailey RC Oakland Athletics P Card ID #: 47 Price: $5.00 Max Issue Qty: 699 On Sale Until: 7/9/09 1:00 PM EST 2009 eTopps Casey McGehee RC Milwaukee Brewers 2B Card ID #: 46 [...]
2009 Donruss Classics Football Checklist
2009 Donruss Classics Football Base Set Checklist (1-250) Card # Player Subset Team Print Run 1 Anquan Boldin Arizona Cardinals 2 Kurt Warner Arizona Cardinals 3 Larry Fitzgerald Arizona Cardinals 4 Steve Breaston Arizona Cardinals 5 Matt Ryan Atlanta Falcons 6 Michael Turner Atlanta Falcons 7 Roddy White Atlanta Falcons 8 Joe Flacco Baltimore Ravens [...]
Phillies Prospect Michael Taylor Talks Cards, Collecting, and Autos with Susan Lulgjuraj
The Cardboard Connection’s own Susan Lulgjuraj caught up with talented Phillies Outfielder to talk Cards, Autographs, and Collecting.
Scam Artist’s Sports Memorabilia Collection Headed to State Auction Block
The Utah Attorney General’s office is preparing to take on the role of a high end sports memorabilia auctioneer after confiscating a large collection from a convicted scam artist. The sports memorabilia being sold through the auction, which is scheduled to take place Thursday, July 9, was surrendered to the state by 41-year-old convicted scam [...]
2009 Upper Deck Black Football
Upper Deck Black will be making its gridiron debut this year in 2009 Upper Deck Black Football. Upper Deck Black Football promises to stay true to the qualities that led to its success as a high end hockey, basketball, and baseball card product. Each 2009 Upper Deck Black Football hobby box will sport an average [...]
Magglio Ordonez Auctions his Long Hair, Skybox Tickets, and Signed Bat for Charity
For those who thought that hair related sports memorabilia was a passing fad, think again. After years of letting his hair grow longer and longer, Detroit Tigers Star Magglio Ordonez’s hair has become someone of a star unto itself. Recently he decided to call it quits – all in the name of charity. His man [...]
David Price and Jake Fox Headline New eTopps Baseball Card Releases
Topps has announced the newest additions to 2009 eTopps Baseball. This week’s new etopps baseball card releases are: 2009 eTopps David Price RC Tampa Bay Rays P Card ID #: 42 Price: $8.50 Max Issue Qty: 1,199 On Sale Until: 7/6/09 3:00 AM EST 2009 eTopps Jake Fox RC Chicago Cubs OF Card ID #: [...]