Innholdsfortegnelse for July 19, 2019 i Sports Collectors Digest

As you page through this issue of Sports Collectors Digest you may notice a theme. That theme would be autographs. When assembling the articles for this issue, I did not intentionally choose mostly articles that relate to autographs. I guess it just goes to show how prominent autographs are and what they mean to the Hobby. There are a variety of ways for collectors to chase after autographs of their favorite players, including in person and through the mail. In this issue we have another installment of Through the Mail; this one focuses on autographs from football players and referees. There is also an article about the success of the Houston TRISTAR Show, with some of that success attributed to a solid lineup of autograph guests. This is a somewhat…

A RUTH RECORD — Take a look at the second item on our Top 10 chart. It’s a hand-cut 1923 Babe Ruth card from the set labeled W515, per Jefferson Burdick’s industry-standard catalog. The card enjoyed a near-impossible feat for an item made almost a century ago: a perfect 10 grade from PSA. Flawless condition helped the price soar to $69,500. Seller CardzRu (who wishes to use his eBay handle rather than his name), tells us it’s a record for what the hobby calls strip cards. “Previously, this same card had set strip-card price records by selling for $40,000 in January 2016 and $57,600 in June 2016,” he said. Both of those sales, like this one, were on eBay. The 1923 W515 set includes 60 individual cards. They’re called “strip…

Every auction hosted by Collect Auctions is filled with a variety of sports cards and memorabilia, but there is always one item that leads the way. In Collect Auctions’ current sale, that item is a Ted Williams 1951-55 game-used and signed H&B Louisville Slugger bat. This bat, used by Williams, is a model W166 and measures 35” long, weighs 32.5 oz., and has a round barrel and natural finish on professional grade ash. The bat matches all factory records and exhibits moderate use, with ball marks, stitch marks and bat rack marks throughout the uncracked barrel. Williams’ uniform number “9” is written on the knob in vintage marker, with a black felt tip pen signature on the barrel, which is authenticated by JSA with a full LOA. The bat is…

It’s something old and something new to lead off Mile High Card Company’s July Auction. Babe Ruth leads the way with a pair of rare and coveted Ruth cards: a 1916 D350-1 Standard Biscuit #151 Babe Ruth PSA 2 and a 1917 H801-8 Boston Store #147 Babe Ruth SGC 3.5. Those cards are joined by a trio of the most important cards produced in the 21st century: 2000 Playoff Contenders #144 Tom Brady Rookie Ticket Autographed SGC 10, 2009 Bowman Chrome DP & Pros Autos Gold Refractor Mike Trout 04/50 PSA 9 AUTO 10, and 2013 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection #R11 Giannis Antetokounmpo Rookie Auto-Violet 1/1 PSA 8. More than 1,200 lots will be available for bidding with the usual assortment of high-grade sports cards and memorabilia that puts MHCC…

2019 Topps Diamond Icons Baseball The 2019 version of Topps Diamond Icons Baseball is set to feature the best of the past, present and future. Each box guarantees seven autograph cards, two autographed Relic cards, and one Relic card. Each card is numbered to 25 or less. Autographed cards are plentiful, and include: Cut Signatures, Autographed Cards, Diamond Icons Autographs, and Silver Ink Autographs. Parallels are also included for many of the autograph inserts. Relics inserts include: Single-Player Relics, Diamond Relics, Dual-Player Dual Relic Book Cards, Preeminent Pieces Relics, and MLB Silhouetted Batter Logo Patches. Collectors of autographed Relic cards can chase after Autographed Jumbo Patches, Single-Player Autograph Relic, Single-Player Dual Team Autograph Relic, Dual-Player Dual Autograph Relic, and Autographed Diamond Relics. The scheduled release date for 2019 Topps Diamond…

HERITAGE AUCTIONS PRESENTING THE DAVID HALL T206 COLLECTION IN A SERIES OF CATALOG AUCTIONS IN 2019 AND BEYOND – The leading forces of the sports collectibles marketplace will collaborate for a series of special auctions as Heritage Auctions, the world’s largest sports collectibles auctioneer, presents the personal T206 collection of David Hall, founder of Collector’s Universe. Hall’s comprehensive premier tobacco card issue is the hobby’s most complete set known to exist. The first portion of the collection will span three auctions, held in July, September and December of 2019, and the full collection is expected to command a total of nearly $8 million. The marketing campaign for the collection includes a nationwide tour to Heritage’s New York, Chicago and Beverly Hills offices, and then to sale on the industry’s most…

1. $93,127: 2009 Bowman Chrome Mike Trout Gold Refractor, #32/50, auto (BGS 9.5) 2. $69,500: 1923 W515 Babe Ruth, hand-cut (PSA 10) 3. $65,655: 2009-10 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Michael Jordan Limited Logos, #4/10, auto patch (ungraded) 4. $63,860: 1986-87 Fleer Basketball set, 132 cards (all graded PSA 10) 5. $50,400: 2009 Bowman Chrome Mike Trout Blue Refractor, #64/150, auto (BGS 9.5) 6. $50,000: 2018-19 Panini National Treasures Jayson Tatum, #1/1, auto patch (Logoman) (ungraded) 7. $43,620: 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle (PSA 4) 8. $43,211: 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle (SGC 5) 9. $36,578: 2012-13 Panini National Treasures Kawhi Leonard, #77/199, auto patch (BGS 9.5) 10. $35,598: 1954 Topps Ernie Banks (SGC 9)`…

The 33rd annual TRISTAR Collectors Show, held June 7-9 at NRG Arena in Houston, was the company’s best summer show in five years, anchored by a polarizing Heisman Trophy winner, a reunion of NBA champions from the hometown Rockets, and an exhibitor base that represented more than 20 states. Plus, five members of the popular Astros were among the signers – and two of them signed for free. “The Astros, being so hot right now, were big draws,” said TRISTAR Productions Vice-President Bobby Mintz. But it was a football player who shined brightest. Johnny Football, that is. Johnny Manziel signed autographs Saturday afternoon at the show, marking his first-ever appearance at a TRISTAR show. Mintz was not surprised Manziel was the No. 1 signer. “We have a big collector base…

The International Boxing Hall of Fame celebrated its 30th anniversary (1989-2019) June 6-9. It did not take me very long to find some boxing fans who have attended every induction since 1990. The Boxing Hall of Fame opened its doors with a ribbon cutting ceremony in 1989, and inducted its first class in 1990. I wish I would have attended the early years, and especially that first induction when stories of seeing Muhammad Ali walking around town were common. There were 53 inductees (46 boxers) inducted in that first class. The 15 living boxers inducted in 1990 were Ali, Carmen Basilio, Billy Conn, Bob Foster, Joe Frazier, Kid Gavilan, Emile Griffith, Jake LaMotta, Archie Moore, Jose Napoles, Willie Pep, Sandy Saddler, Jersey Joe Walcott, and Ike Williams. Looking back in…

JULY 3: 2019 Topps Baseball Complete Factory Set 5: 2019 Leaf Ultimate Football 5: 2019 Leaf Memorabilia Treasury 9: 2019 Piece of the Game Authenticated Masterpieces Baseball 10: 2019 Topps Archives Signature Series Active Player Edition Baseball 10: 2019 Panini Gold Standard Football 10: 2019 Topps Diamond Icons Baseball 10: 2019 Panini NFL Sticker Collection Football 12: 2019 Panini Toronto Raptors NBA Champions Basketball 12: 2019 Leaf Trinity Baseball 17: 2019 Donruss Optic Baseball 17: 2019 Panini Elements Football 17: 2018-19 Panini Opulence Basketball 17: 2019 Topps Allen & Ginter Baseball 19: 2019 Leaf Rookie Retro Multi-Sport 19: 2019 Leaf Trinity Football 24: 2019 Donruss WNBA Basketball 24: 2019 Panini Certified Football 24: 2019 Panini Immaculate Collection Baseball 24: 2019 Topps Clearly Authentic Baseball 24: 2019 Topps Tribute Baseball 24:…

Frank Lucchesi Former major league manager Frank Lucchesi died June 8. He was 92. Lucchesi spent 17 years as a manager in the minor leagues before taking over as manager of the Philadelphia Phillies in 1970. He managed the Phillies for two full seasons, and part of the 1972 season. While serving as a coach for the Texas Rangers, Lucchesi was promoted to manager in 1976 after Billy Martin was fired. In a bizarre incident, Lucchesi was punched by second baseman Lenny Randle during spring training in 1977 because Randle was upset about being benched. He was fired later that season. He also spent time as manager of the Chicago Cubs. He finished his managerial career with a 316-399 record. Eric Patterson Former NFL player Eric Patterson was shot by…

Through all the years that Mariano Rivera was the closer for the New York Yankees, the team put their unwavering faith in him. He, in turn, put his faith in a higher authority. Perhaps Rivera’s story is one of divine intervention. A devoutly religious man, the esteemed closer certainly thinks it is. The cutter he famously threw to baffle batters for most of his 19-year major league career (1995-2013) just emerged one day, as Rivera was playing catch with Ramiro Mendoza, another pitcher for the Bronx Bombers. Before that revelation, an inexplicable upgrade in the velocity of Mo’s fastball simply happened during a game he was pitching in the minors in 1995, opening a permanent path to The Show for Rivera. He attributes both phenomena to the grace of God.…

Retired football players are some of the best signers of all professional athletes. With some politeness, accurate postage and a friendly note, you’ll find much success with the individuals below. The list below showcases the player’s name, date autograph request was sent, date the autograph request was returned, where it was sent (in this installment, “H” refers to a home address, “O” refers to an office and “S” refers to the team’s arena). When possible, the autograph request is addressed to the player, in care of the team, and sent to the team’s offices. For more information on athlete mailing addresses, e-mail bryjay41@ hotmail.com.…

ALABAMA Aug 17 AL, Fultondale. Central Alabama Sports Card And Memorabilia Show, Fultondale BSDA Friendship Hall, 1024 Old Walker Chapel Road, Fultondale, AL 35068. SH: 9am-1pm, A: Free. Contact: Adam Berendt – PH: 205-386-0223 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 Jul 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: Free. Aug 24 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: Free. CALIFORNIA Aug 24 CA, Sacramento. Sports Cards…