Hobby Happenings Week Ending December 23rd, 2016 – Here is a look at hobby stories from around the web over the last two weeks. Find out the latest in business news, player spotlights, vintage, grading, auctions, sports memorabilia and more. Stories from Blowout Buzz, Steiner Sports, Sports Collectors Daily, New York Times, Sports Collectors Digest, Beckett Media, Squirrol.com, Auction Report and other sources.
Hobby Happenings Week Ending December 23rd, 2016 – PHOTO OF THE WEEK
Topps Sports Club News Circa 1975
Hobby Happenings Week Ending December 23rd, 2016 – PLAYER NEWS
Game-Worn Jersey Swaps Turn NFL Stars into Collectors – If you don’t think players are collectors too, guess again. STORY
Hobby Happenings Week Ending December 23rd, 2016 – AUCTION NEWS
Remarkable Roger Maris Collection Set for Auction – The chase for 61 in ’61 created some memorable moments and a lifetime of memorabilia. STORY
Hobby Happenings Week Ending December 23rd, 2016 – AUTOGRAPH NEWS
Harry Caray’s Restaurant Gives Fans Chance to Collect Namesake – Did you know you can get an autographed item from the legendary announcer on the cheap? FIND OUT HOW
Hobby Happenings Week Ending December 23rd, 2016 – SPORTS MEMORABILIA NEWS
RARE, Full Game Ticket from 1933 NFL Championship Game at Auction – Rescued from a garbage dumpster of all places, the only known example is up for bid at Heritage Auctions. DETAILS
Hobby Happenings Week Ending December 23rd, 2016 – CRIME NEWS
All-Star Cafe Chefs Charged in Theft of Actor’s Rare Baseball Cards – BUSTED!! FULL STORY
Hobby Happenings Week Ending December 23rd, 2016 – VINTAGE CARD NEWS
Jewish Player’s 1914 Baseball Card Triggers a $125,000 Dispute – His name was Guy Zinn and he was the first player to bat at Fenway Park. He was also Jewish. READ MORE
Hobby Happenings Week Ending December 23rd, 2016 – COLLECTOR SPOTLIGHT
Returning to the Hobby: Collectors Share Their Stories – It happens to a lot of us. We collect as kids, quit and then come back to the hobby as a lifetime passion. READ MORE
Hobby Happenings Week Ending December 23rd, 2016 – BUSINESS NEWS
PSA/DNA Lands Hobby Expert Kevin Keating – Well respected in the hobby, Keating brings over 45 years of collecting experience and two decades of knowledge as a dealer and authenticator to PSA. COMPLETE REPORT
Hobby Happenings Week Ending December 23rd, 2016 – JUST FOR FUN
Former Blue Jays Bullpen Catcher Made Catch of a Lifetime – Reminiscing about the 1993 World Series. READ
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