Innholdsfortegnelse for April 26, 2019 i Sports Collectors Digest

I consider myself to be an “old school” collector, meaning I have been reluctant to latch on to new innovations that have been introduced to the Hobby over the years. Even though I may have been reluctant to latch on to such innovations, I’ve always come around and accepted them. Card grading is one of those innovations. I still like raw cards, but I understand the need for a third party to authentic and grade individual cards. With the amount of money being paid for some sports cards these days, collectors need to be sure that the cards they are purchasing are authentic. The need for grading and authentication has never been more evident than the case of the recently reported discovery of a Babe Ruth card supposedly made by…

King Kong Bundy King Kong Bundy, whose real name was Christopher Pallies, died March 4. He was 61. Bundy, who gained fame in the World Wrestling Federation, which was later renamed World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), made his debut with the company in 1981. He left the WWE in the late 1980s, but returned in 1994. Kelly Catlin Olympic track cyclist Kelly Catlin died March 8. She was 23. A native of Minnesota, Catlin was an alumna of the University of Minnesota, and a graduate student at Stanford. She was a current member of the USA Cycling national team. She won a silver medal in women’s team pursuit at the 2016 Olympic Games. Harry Howell Hockey Hall of Fame defense-man Harry Howell died March 9. He was 86. Howell played 1,160…

2019 Diamond Kings Baseball There’s an unmistakable air of royalty surrounding Panini America’s Diamond Kings Baseball franchise. It’s been that way from the very beginning in the early 1980s, and remains that way today. Although so much has changed in the more than 30 years since Diamond Kings first made its presence felt by leading off every Donruss Baseball release, the high-art look and feel of the brand remains intact. An iconic part of baseball-card history, Diamond Kings has aged gracefully by transitioning over the years from a subset to an insert set to a standalone brand. In early April, the brand returns for the 2019 season boasting the first autograph memorabilia cards of the new rookie class and remember-where-you-were-when-you-pulled-it collection-makers. On average, each hobby box of 2019 Diamond Kings…

Starting in the fall of 1972 the Los Angeles Lakers had a mission: repeat as NBA champions. About six months prior the franchise beat the New York Knicks to win their first NBA crown since they moved from Minneapolis to LA several years before, and after many near misses at championship rings in the 1960s. Plus, in the 1971-72 season the Lakers set the record of 33-straight regular season victories, still the NBA mark. In the spring of ’72 7-Eleven started a promotion coupling their flavorful Slurpee drinks with plastic “tradin’ cups” depicting current big league baseball players, 60 in all. A comparable offer also took place later in the year when the NFL season rolled around. And as the NBA regular schedule tipped off that season the convenience store…

A IS FOR ACUNA — Baseball has its current bumper crop of stars—the Mike Trouts and Mookie Bettses and Aaron Judges of the world. In Atlanta, the Braves have a 21-year-old centerfielder, Ronald Acuna Jr., poised to take his place among them. At least that’s what his rookie season promised: He batted a robust .293 last year with 26 homers, 26 doubles, four triples and 16 steals. Not surprisingly, collectors are seeking out Acuna and adding him for impressive prices. Consider these recent prices paid at eBay for his 2017 Bowman Chrome cards in different colors: • $17,000 in a Buy It Now deal for a Chrome Gold Refractor. Marked #9/50, the card is autographed and graded BGS 10. • $11,100 on 25 bids for a signed Chrome Blue Refractor…

Everyone knows how open and big-hearted professional hockey players are when it comes to their fans, especially little kids. In fact, only open-wheel race car drivers come even close to hockey players when trying to keep their fans happy. So, it will come as no surprise to anyone that the annual Brent Seabrook Celebrity ICE Bowl hosted each year by the Chicago Blackhawks star to benefit inner city children is probably the most successful sports charity event held anywhere in the Midwest. The ICE Bowl, which is actually a bowling event and not a hockey skating exercise, began its existence in a relatively small bowling alley in downtown Chicago about a decade ago. Seabrook was just a budding young player at the time, but since then has become recognized as…

APRIL 17: 2019 Bowman Baseball 17: 2018-19 O-Pee-Chee Platinum Hockey 17: 2019 Panini Contenders Draft Picks Collegiate Football 17: 2018 Panini Honors Football 17: 2018-19 Panini National Treasures Basketball 17: 2018-19 Topps Museum Collection UEFA Champions League Soccer 17: 2018-19 Upper Deck CHL Hockey 18: 2019 Sage Hit Premier Draft High Series Football 24: 2019 Score Football 24: 2018-19 Topps Chrome Bundesliga Soccer 24: 2019 Topps Definitive Collection Baseball 24: 2018-19 Upper Deck Engrained Hockey 26: 2019 Leaf Flash Football MAY 1: 2018-19 Upper Deck Ice Hockey 3: 2018-19 Leaf Ultimate Hockey 8: 2018-19 Panini Spectra Basketball 8: 2018-19 SP Authentic Hockey 8: 2019 Topps Big League Baseball 15: 2019 Topps Tier One Baseball 15: 2018-19 Topps Chrome UEFA Champions League Soccer 17: 2019 Leaf Valiant Football 22: 2019 Topps…

Here are some recent auction prices realized for 1972-73 7-Eleven basketball Slurpee cups (rounded to the nearest dollar). 40-cup complete set (EX to EX+) ............................... $314 Jack Marin (Houston Rockets) (EX+ to NM) ................ $79 In-store one-sheet checklist (Good to Good+) ............. $50 Connie Hawkins (Phoenix Suns) (EX+-NM) ..........$25-$34 Paul Silas (Boston Celtics) (EX) ................................... $16 Chet Walker (Chicago Bulls) (EX)................................. $15 Nate Archibald (KC-Omaha Kings) (EX) ....................... $15 Wilt Chamberlain (Lakers) (VG to VG+) ....................... $14 Happy Hairston (Lakers) (VG)........................................ $9…

FIRST AUTOGRAPH GUESTS ANNOUNCED FOR 40TH NATIONAL IN CHICAGO – Tristar Productions has announced the initial group of signers for the 40th National Sports Collectors Convention. Included are 2019 Baseball Hall of Fame inductees Edgar Martinez, Harold Baines and Lee Smith, along with 2018 inductees Chipper Jones and Trevor Hoffman. The list is loaded with other Hall of Famers including Roberto Alomar, Jeff Bagwell, Craig Biggio, Wade Boggs, Rod Carew, Bobby Cox, Andre Dawson, Carlton Fisk, Bob Gibson, Rickey Henderson, Reggie Jackson, Al Kaline, Tony LaRussa, Eddie Murray, Brooks Robinson and Ivan Rodriguez. This group will be joined by hit king Pete Rose, Dwight Gooden, Jim Edmonds and 2010 American League MVP Josh Hamilton. Football is also well represented. Appearing in Chicago will be Dick Butkus, Joe Montana, Bob Griese,…

1. $68,323: 2004-05 Upper Deck Exquisite Michael Jordan Limited Logo, #34/50, auto patch (PSA 10, auto PSA/DNA 10) 2. $55,100: 2003-04 Upper Deck Exquisite Michael Jordan Limited Logo, #72/75, auto patch (BGS 9) 3. $53,000: 2000 Playoff Contenders Tom Brady Rookie Ticket, auto (PSA 9, PSA/DNA) 4. $42,400: 2003-04 Upper Deck Ultimate Collection LeBron James Ultimate Rookie, #249/250, auto (BGS 9.5), auto 10) 5. $35,988: 2015-16 Upper Deck The Cup Connor McDavid, #1/99, auto patch (BGS 9) 6. $35,000: 2018 Panini National Treasures Baker Mayfield, #1/1, auto patch (ungraded) 7. $30,600: 2018 Panini National Treasures Baker Mayfield, #1/1, auto patch (ungraded) 8. $30,000: 1986-87 Fleer Basketball unopened wax box, 36 packs (BBCE) 9. $28,400: 2009 Donruss Elite Mike Trout Extra Edition, #410/495, auto (BGS 10, auto 10) 10. $28,000: 1986-87…

Quarterbacks were the most popular signers at the Chicago Sports Spectacular, held March 15-17 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. Two in particular – and not surprisingly – were Mitch Trubisky and Johnny Manziel. Trubisky, star of the hometown Chicago Bears, was greeted on Sunday by a slew of blue and orange-wearing Chicago football fans, each paying $100-$150 per signature, plus another $40 for inscriptions. And an official photo-op with Trubisky, the second overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, was $100. Manziel was also a sought-after signature, especially since the day before his show signing, March 16, Manziel signed an agreement to join the Alliance of American Football. Under the league’s regional allocation process, the San Antonio Commanders had the first opportunity to sign him via his Texas…

ALABAMA Apr 13 AL, Fultondale. Central Alabama Sports Card & Memorabilia Show, Fultondale Friendship Hall, 1024 Old Walker Chapel Road, Fultondale, AL 35071. F: $25-$30, A: Free. Contact: Adam Berendt – PH: 205-386-0223, Website: www.rocketcardsandgames.com May 18 AL, Scottsboro. Scottsboro Sports Card & Memorabilia Show, Goose Pond Civic Center, 1165 Ed Hembree Dr., Scottsboro, AL. T: 75, F: $25-$30, A: Free. Contact: Stephen Moore – PH: 256-599-0989, Website: www.jacksonssportscards.com Sep 7 AL, Scottsboro. Scottsboro Sports Card & Memorabilia Show, Goose Pond Civic Center, 1165 Ed Hembree Dr., Scottsboro, AL. T: 75, F: $25-$30, A: Free. Contact: Stephen Moore – PH: 256-599-0989, Website: www.jacksonssportscards.com ARIZONA Apr 20 AZ, Phoenix. Northwest Valley Coin & Card Show, La-Quinta Inn, 2510 W Greenway Road, Phoenix, AZ 85023. SH: 9am-3pm, T: 35, F: $40-$50, A:…