Innholdsfortegnelse for January 1, 2023 i Sports Collectors Digest

LEADING OFF Fred McGriff was already affectionately known as “Crime Dog” when he arrived in Atlanta on July 18, 1993. His famous nickname came from ESPN’s Chris Berman, who named him after “McGruff the Crime Dog,” the animated bloodhound that protected neighborhoods by “taking a bite out of crime.” McGriff was traded from San Diego to Atlanta to protect young sluggers Ron Gant and David Justice and add a bit more bite to the Braves lineup. He wasted no time filling that role, hitting a home run in his Braves debut. In 68 games in Atlanta, he slugged 19 home runs and drove in 55 runs to lead the Braves to their third straight NL West championship. On Sept. 2 that year, McGriff strolled to the plate in the bottom…

THE HOBBY IS THE PEOPLE We all meet a variety of different people during our hobby journey, some online and some in-person. Occasionally there's a person you really click with, like you've known them for many years. For me, that guy is Danny Black. I met Danny in person at the 2021 National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago. He was a listener of the podcast, he introduced himself and we talked for a bit. Soon we struck up a friendship and those conversations continued. They centered on the hobby, content creation, sports and life. In getting to know Danny better, we realized we shared many parallels, including the fact that we both became card dealers at a very young age. And while we root for rival football teams — Danny…

Sports collectibles exploded onto the national sports scene in 2021, making headlines with a booming trading card market and unprecedented growth, demand and prices. Though the market softened a bit in 2022, it was a still a big year for the hobby, with more record sales and industry-changing developments. Here’s a look at some of the top stories and biggest developments of 2022: BIG SALE $12.6 million 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle, SCG 9.5 Historic sale by Heritage Auctions was the first eight-figure sale of a sports card and broke the all-time record by $5.4 million. BOMBSHELL That loud boom you heard was the end of the historic sports card boon. The explosive growth of 2020-21 came to a screeching halt with a dramatic decline in modern sports cards. Consider the…

A luminary, according to Merriam-Webster, is “a person of prominence or brilliant achievement.” And no one was more, er, “luminarian” than Babe Ruth. As such, he served as an ideal subject for a 1-of-1 insert card in Topps’ 2022 Luminaries set. The card in question turned up on eBay and sold in December for $17,600. It bears a well-preserved cut signature from the Bambino along with a slice of a game-used bat. The reverse of the card vouches for the autograph: “Topps certifies the authenticity of the cut signature found in this card.” However, it also offers a disclaimer regarding the bat sliver, which doesn’t have a connection to Ruth: “The relic contained in this card is not from any specific game, event, or season.” But let’s be honest: It’s…

NOTE: If you have a show listing, follow the style below and send to jowens@aimmedia.com. ALABAMA Jan 21-22 AL, Trussville. The Flip Sports Card & Collectibles Trade Show, Trussville Civic Center, 5381 Trussville Clay Rd, Trussville, AL 35173. SH: Sat: 10am-5pm; Sun: 11am-4pm. T: 125+ ($100-150). A: $5. Contact: Daniel TheFlipTrade-Show@Gmail.com; 205-310-5630; https://fb.me/e/2GLkPx49r ARKANSAS Feb 10-11 AR, Bentonville. GG2 Sports Cards Show, Four Points Hotel, 211 SE Walton Blvd., Bentonville, AR. SH: Fri: 10am-6pm; Sat: 9am-4pm. T: 140. A: Free. Contact: Matt Canaday gg2sportscards@gmail.com ARIZONA Jan 7 AZ, Tempe (Phoenix). Collectibles on College — Tempe Monthly, University Presbyterian Church, 139 E. Alameda Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281. SH: 10am-3pm. T: 65 ($50-60, free lunch for dealers). A: Free. Contact: Cole CollectiblesonCollege@gmail. com CALIFORNIA Jan 7 CA, Sacramento. Sports Cards & Collectibles…