Hobby Happenings Week Ending March 3rd, 2017 – Here is a look at hobby stories from around the web over the last week. Find out the latest in business news, player spotlights, vintage, grading, auctions, sports memorabilia and more. Stories from the Auction Report, Arkansas Business Journal, Chicago Tribune, Kansas City Star, Sports Collectors Daily, The Times-Tribune and other sources.
Hobby Happenings Week Ending March 3rd, 2017 – PHOTO OF THE WEEK
Honus Wagner smoking a cigar, signing autograph requests on his 75th birthday in 1949.
Hobby Happenings Week Ending March 3rd, 2017 – BUSINESS NEWS
Inside the Life of an NFLPA Extern – Panini America, Fanatics Authentics and other companies offer young players to learn about sports business opportunities off the field. STORY
Hobby Happenings Week Ending March 3rd, 2017 – LEGAL NEWS
Conlon Settlement Offers Small Payouts to John Rogers Investors – The collection was sold for nearly $1.8 million by Heritage Auctions last year to help settle at least some of his massive debt. STORY
Hobby Happenings Week Ending March 3rd, 2017 – VINTAGE CARD NEWS
1963 Bazooka All-Time Greats An Affordable Vintage Set – Bazooka began issuing cards on its boxes of gum beginning with its 1959 set. But in 1963, the Bazooka All-Time Greats baseball set moved away from a panel discussion. LEARN MORE
Hobby Happenings Week Ending March 3rd, 2017 – AUTOGRAPH NEWS
Jake Arrieta Inks Deal With Fanatics Authentic – The Cubs pitcher denied opportunities to cash-in following the team’s World Series victory last year. Fans and collectors now have the opportunity at his autographed memorabilia. DETAILS
Hobby Happenings Week Ending March 3rd, 2017 – AUCTION NEWS
Bevy of High Grade Vintage and Modern Cards at Auction – Goldin Auctions has opened its 2017 Great American Trading Card Auction with 100 lots of vintage and modern cards on the block. Bidding runs through April 1st. SEE LOTS
Hobby Happenings Week Ending March 3rd, 2017 – SHOW NEWS
Waiting on the Next BIG Find in Scranton – A look back from an old pro. Lelands founder Josh Evans, reminisces. STORY
Hobby Happenings Week Ending March 3rd, 2017 – SPORTS MEMORABILIA NEWS
Vintage, Original Six Hockey Memorabilia Highlights – The folks at ClassicAuctions.net have landed some absolutely amazing pieces. CHECK IT OUT
Hobby Happenings Week Ending March 3rd, 2017 – PLAYER NEWS
Don’t Try Telling Tyler Austin Baseball Cards Aren’t Cool (via Twitter)
Hobby Happenings Week Ending March 3rd, 2017 – JUST FOR FUN
From ‘The Sandlot’ to ‘Hoosiers,’ Artist Creates Fun Trading Cards – Sports and movies have always made a great combination. Now an artist is taking is love of both and combining them into unique trading cards. READ
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