Hobby Happenings Week Ending October 20th, 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 SCP Auctions, Daily News Journal, ESPN, PSA, The Orange County Register, Sports Collectors Daily and other sources.
Hobby Happenings Week Ending October 20th, 2017 – PHOTO OF THE WEEK
“Any ballplayer that don’t sign autographs for little kids ain’t an American. He’s a communist.” -Rogers Hornsby (H/T @BaseballQuotes1)
Hobby Happenings Week Ending October 20th, 2017 – SHOP NEWS
Tennessee man fulfills childhood dream with opening of sports memorabilia shop – Nathan Burns achieved a lifetime goal when he sold his Michael Jordan rookie card. The profits helped him start his own sports cards and memorabilia shop. READ STORY
Hobby Happenings Week Ending October 20th, 2017 – AUTOGRAPH NEWS
Retired NFL Safety Chris Crocker wants athletes to get their fair share in sports memorabilia business – Chris Crocker is embarking on the next chapter of his life after football: a new technology company called FanFlow that will help fans purchase memorabilia online directly from the athlete. LEARN MORE
Hobby Happenings Week Ending October 20th, 2017 – MODERN NEWS
Previously Unknown 1998 Pinnacle Certified Cards Emerge – For decades, the existence of this limited set from Pinnacle was a mystery, until now. A former employee for the company has revealed a number of images from the long lost set . SEE MORE
Hobby Happenings Week Ending October 20th, 2017 – MEDIA NEWS
ESPN Films: The Counterfeiter – Check out the ESPN Films’ latest investigation into the “world’s greatest forger” when it comes to counterfeit autographs and sports memorabilia.
Hobby Happenings Week Ending October 20th, 2017 – AUCTION NEWS
SCP Auctions’ 1948 LEAF Baseball COMPLETE SET Up For Auction 10/18 – A complete set of 1948 LEAF Baseball (98 cards) including a Jackie Robinson Rookie (Ex-Mt- 6) went up for auction on October 18th! SEE MORE.
Hobby Happenings Week Ending October 20th, 2017 – PLAYER NEWS
Jason Kipnis’ annual shoe toss was a big hit with Cleveland Indians fans, even if it wasn’t from a parade float – Cleveland second baseman Jason Kipnis continued his yearly tradition of throwing signed game-worn gear to hundreds of fans outside the team players’ lot. STORY
Hobby Happenings Week Ending October 20th, 2017 – MEMORABILIA NEWS
Auction CANCELED for Chicago Cubs 2016 World Series Ring – In an update from last week’s post, an anonymous scout with the Cubs had listed his World Series ring on Leland’s Auctions, making it the first official piece of jewelry from the club’s championship run to reach the secondary market. Unfortunately, the listing was taken down at the request of the Cubs. DETAILS
Hobby Happenings Week Ending October 20th, 2017 – VINTAGE NEWS
Mickey Mantle Rookie Card Smashes Record in Memory Lane Auction – After setting a record four years ago with a PSA 9 (mint) 1951 Bowman Mickey Mantle rookie card that sold for $220,150, Memory Lane SHATTERED their own record this past Sunday. MORE DETAILS
Hobby Happenings Week Ending October 20th, 2017 – TCG NEWS
An Eye on the Prize: Collecting Pokémon Trophy Cards – Winners during the first official Pokémon tournament in Japan may have been surprised when all they received for their efforts were limited edition Pikachu cards. These trophy cards have developed quite a buzz on the secondary market. READ MORE
Hobby Happenings Week Ending October 20th, 2017 – COLLECTOR SPOTLIGHT
Fan Who Caught Justin Turner’s Game-Winning Home Run Has Been There Before – Former San Gabriel, CA police officer Keith Hupp was prepared to catch Justin Turner’s game winning walk-off home run in Game 2 of the NLCS, but was he prepared to give the ball back to Turner? READ FULL STORY
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