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Webs Best Recourse for Baseball Memorabilia |
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Wartime Baseball Memorabilia American History
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By Steven KeyMan |
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NEWSLETTER:
Memorial Day is an opportunity to pause &
reflect on the Sacrifices of those who have died
in service of our great Nation. Before you throw
that burger on the grill and watch the Memorial
Day ball games, I ask that you repeat the
following sentence for all to hear. "In
remembrance we celebrate your sacrifice and
courage as a free nation. Thank You"
Special Memorial Day week-end newsletter, wartime baseball
memorabilia, tied in with
American History. Have a
Grateful Memorial Day!.....Read
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The Value of a C.O.A - Certificate of
Authenticity
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By Steven KeyMan |
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NEWSLETTER:
The credibility of the company
that issues a C.O.A is almost
as important as the
authenticity of the item
itself. This assures the buyer
that the item is genuine. By
correctly identifying and
understanding the difference
between a quality C.O.A. and
one used as a marketing
gimmick, could be the
difference in buying an item of
quality, throwing your money
away on a mass produced novelty
or a fraudulent item.....Full
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Wrong Back & Blank Back Error Baseball Cards |
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There are different variations
of errors on baseball cards.
Some more desirable than
others. Error cards made during
the printing process are
common, have a lower value, and
Include; Miscut baseball cards,
Blank back baseball cards, and
Wrong back baseball cards. ....Full
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The Bat Day SGA - The King Of Stadium Give Aways |
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Bat Day. The greatest game a
kid under the age of 14 could
attend. Many of us have great
memories receiving one of these
prized possessions. As adults
the feel of one of these bats
in our hands brings us back in
time. The correct dating of
these bats could help us
recapture a part of our youth. ...Full
Story |
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2016 Topps Series II Baseball Cards set
to be released in June |
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The second installment of
Topps’ flagship baseball
product continues in June 2016,
featuring another 350 base
cards.
While the set will highlight
many of today’s stars, Topps is
also honoring Ken Griffey Jr.,
who will likely make the Hall
of Fame next summer, and
Ichiro, who marches toward
3,000 hits, in two special
commemorative inserts...Full
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1954 Price Adjustment Over-Stamped
Tickets |
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Did you ever wonder why there
is a price stamp on the back of
a 1954 ticket stub? For many
years, when these tickets came
up for auction, sellers would
leave it out of the
description, ignore it, not
show the back or write it off
as a minor flaw stating that
someone stamped the back. No
explanation was given for why
the stamp was there. Few people
knew the reason..Full
Story |
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New York Yankees Repurposed Signal
Light |
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Buyer Beware !
These Crouse-Hinds type R,
single face traffic signal
lights were repurposed and
turned into Yankee Stadium
souvenirs by changing the lens.
These Traffic lights were never
used to direct Yankee Stadium
Traffic or point fans to the
Ticket Window, upper deck or
Bleachers. They are just
fantasy "Man Cave" display
pieces......Full
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The Evolution of Features & Design used
to Date a Catchers Mask
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By Steven KeyMan |
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NEWSLETTER:
Modeled after a fencing mask in
1876, Fred Thayer commissioned
a local tinsmith to create the
first catchers mask. Resembling
a birdcage the mask worn by
Thayer was the first to be used
in a professional baseball
game, April 12th, 1877. Fred
Thayer was granted a patent on
the mask in 1878, and would
officially mark the evolution
of catchers mask design.
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Major League Baseball All-Star Game
Memorabilia & Collectibles
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By Steven KeyMan |
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NEWSLETTER:
In 1933 Arch Ward, the
sports editor of the Chicago
Tribune, put together the first
All-Star Game as a part of
Chicago's exposition that year.
From 1933-1946 the All-Star
Game managers selected the
entire lineups. Then in 1947
the fans were entrusted with
selection until 1957 when the
Cincinnati Red fans stuffed the
ballot box. Commissioner Ford
Frick stepped in and the in
1958 the balloting was taken
away from the fans.......Full
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Dating 1950-1973 Yankees Grandstand &
Bleacher
Ticket Stubs
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By
Pat Geroni |
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NEWSLETTER:
New York Yankee Grandstand &
Bleacher tickets were printed
with just the game number. The
date for the game scheduled was
not included. Once the correct
year is established, combined
with a method for correctly
attributing the game number to
the actual game played,
collectors can now purchase
special event, and player
milestone tickets with
confidence. .....Full
Story |
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