Sports Memorabilia

New York Yankees Alex Rodriguez Photograph with Real Field Dirt From 2008 Yankee Stadium Collage

Alex Rodriguez is arguably today’s most complete player and his list of accomplishments is already longer than those of many Hall of Famers. In 1996, his first full season in the Majors, he led the American League in hitting with a .358 batting average and 141 runs scored. In 1998, he became only the third player ever to hit 40 home runs and steal 40 bases in one season, and he hit at least 40 homers in six consecutive seasons, from 1998 to 2003. The 2005 season was yet another extraordinary year for A-Rod, who, as a New York Yankee, slugged 48 home runs, batted .321, made the All-Star Game for the ninth time and won his second AL MVP Award. In 2006, Rodriguez crushed 35 home runs, drove in 121 runs and made his 10th trip to the All-Star Game, and he kicked off the 2007 in monster fashion, blasting seven home runs in the first 10 games and driving in 34 runs in April alone. Rodriguez finished the year with a record 54 HR by a right hand batter as a Yankee and he also finished with 156 RBI, winning his 3rd MVP award. This mini dirt collage comes complete with a 5×7 image of the Alex Rodriguez in action with a detailed nameplate and a circle of genuine dirt from Yankee Stadium.

• Photograph of Alex Rodriguez in action
• Contains actual field dirt from 2008 Yankee Stadium
• Collage measures 11″x14″
• Yankee-Steiner Letter of Authenticity Included

List Price: $ 59.99
Price: $ 39.99

Sports Memorabilia for Dummies

That old 1962-vintage Willie Mays baseball trading card may be the ticket to a college education, and a mint-condition ticket stub from the first Super Bowl may pay for 50-yard-line seats for many a Super Bowl to come. You may never know unless you grab yourself a copy of Sports Memorabilia For Dummies and get wise to the ins and outs of collecting sports memorabilia. Decide what to collect, and what not to collect — from baseball cards and ticket stubs to well-worn football jerseys and stadium scoreboards — as you master the savvy bargaining and pricing techniques to get the best deals on the sports memorabilia you want. Avoid fakes, forgeries, and far-fetched offers as you build your collection, and educate yourself as you increase your enjoyment of collecting and the thrill of the sport itself. And here’s a little extra incentive: According to a 1988 study in Money magazine, from 1980 to 1987, the blue-chip value of baseball cards outperformed stocks, bonds, and Treasury bills. So what’ll it be? More Microsoft stock or that 1952 Mickey Mantle card? You make the call. Betting your investment portfolio on a stockpile of rookie cards? Not so fast, says Pete Williams, author of Sports Memorabilia for Dummies. Even though baseball cards as an investment vehicle outperformed stocks, bonds, and treasury bills from 1980 to 1987, remember the familiar disclaimer that past performance is not indicative of future returns. While the collecting mania is still in full bloom, Williams wants everyone to know that the power curve of collectibles as an investment is past its peak. With investment dollars finding other homes, it’s a wonderful time to start

List Price: $ 19.99
Price: $ 198.92

New York Yankees Yogi Berra with Babe Ruth Photograph signed by Yogi Berra

Known as much for his catching abilities as his “Yogi-isms,” Yogi Berra played on 10 World Series championship teams and appeared in 14 World Series with the New York Yankees. Berra was selected to the All-Star team every year from 1948 to 1962 and was a three-time American League MVP. He called three no-hitters, one of them Don Larsen’s perfect game in the 1956 World Series. Yogi Berra is seen with the “Sultan of Swat”, Babe Ruth, in this memorable photograph. Yogi Berra hand signed this great 8×10 photograph. A Steiner Sports Certificate of Authenticity is included.

• Hand signed by Yogi Berra
• 8″x10″ photograph in 11″x13″ black mica frame
• Includes Steiner Sports Certificate of Authenticity

List Price: $ 219.99
Price: $ 141.98

Collecting Sports Legends: The Ultimate Hobby Guide

This comprehensive guide takes the reader on a historical journey, providing an in-depth look at the icons of sport, captured through their greatest collectibles. Composed by the leading experts in the field, never before has one book covered such a variety of hobby subjects. For those interested in building a fine collection of sports memorabilia, from baseball cards to autographs to game-used bats, each subject is covered in great detail. Within each chapter, the best of the best has been selected by the experts. Whether you are a hardcore collector or just an avid sports fan, this book not only helps bring the legends of sport to life but it provides crucial tips on how to assemble a world class collection. From Babe Ruth to Tiger Woods, from Wilt Chamberlain to Joe Namath, every major sport is covered. This book contains hundreds of sports memorabilia images, including many of the finest examples in the world.

Rating: (out of 6 reviews)

List Price: $ 34.95
Price: $ 14.99

Collecting Sports Legends: The Ultimate Hobby Guide Reviews

Review by Midwest Book Review:

Sports card collecting as been an enduringly popular hobby since their advent in the mid-19th century down to the present age. A 376-page compendium, “Collecting Sports Legends” author Joe Orlando provided insightful commentaries while showcasing more than 375 sports cards, some of them truly legendary, many of them extremely valuable, and all of them memorable ephemeria in celebration of outstanding athletes in their chosen fields of sport. Superbly and profusely illustrated throughout out, “Collecting Sports Legends” begins with an informative introduction, ‘Ten Tips for Building a Collection’, and ‘Cardboard Classics: A Look Inside the Top 250 Sportscards in the Hobby’. Then this fascinating repository launches into Orlando’s ranking of the twenty most important cards, following grouping sports cards into their own separate categories of baseball, basketball, football, hockey, boxing, golf, and miscellaneous. The next section is ‘Building a Dream: A Look at Collecting the Top 30 complete Sets in the Hobby’ by Brian Bigelow; ‘Collecting Sports Autographs’ by Rob Rosen; and ‘The Top 100 Autographs in the Hobby’ by Steve Grad. More informative sections by Joe Orlando follow including ‘Legendary Lumber: A Look at Collecting Game-Used Bats’; The Top 40 Game-Used Bats in the Hobby’; ‘Collecting Sports Tickets’; ‘Top 15 Sports Tickets in the Hobby’; and ‘Tempting Treasures: A Look at Collecting Unopened Packs’. Of special note is the concluding section, ‘The Tope 25 Unopened Packs in the Hobby’ by Steve Hart. Informed and informative, certain to be a popular addition to personal, professional, academic, and community library Antique/Collectibles reference collections, “Collecting Sports Legends” is a ‘must’ for the novice sports collector and has a great deal to offer even the more experienced and dedicated sports collecting enthusiast. Above all else, “Collecting Sports Legends’ is a terrific browse for anyone who has ever laid claim to a sports card collection of their own!

Review by UYU906:

This book provides an excellent overview of the sports card and memorabilia industry. Fantastic images of the great cards in the hobby really stand out! Recommended for novices, hobby veterans, or women who wonder why grown men are so interested in little pictures of athletes on cardboard.

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Martin St. Louis Black Reebok NHL Premier Tampa Bay Lightning Jersey

Engineered to duplicate official NHL on-ice team jerseys, this awesome Martin St. Louis Tampa Bay Lightning Premier NHLPA Jersey from Reebok is a must for the true fan. Features screen printed tackle twill team logo on chest, plus team logo shoulder crests.

• NHL shield logo at neck
• Under-arm mesh inserts for ventilation
• Durable polyester 2-way stretch body is machine washable
• Officially licensed by the NHL

List Price: $ 200.00
Price: $ 149.99

Collecting Baseball Memorabilia: A Handbook, 2d ed.

This second edition handbook provides readers with advice on obtaining autographed baseball memorabilia, whether through in-person or postal service requests. It also provides insight into the booming online market for memorabilia, with information on online auctions as well as working with fellow online collectors. The author discusses the process of designing a personalized memorabilia room and display, in addition to the most successful ways to authenticate memorabilia and a handy guide to acquiring the signatures of each living member of the Hall of Fame.

Rating: (out of 5 reviews)

List Price: $ 29.95
Price: $ 29.95

Collecting Baseball Memorabilia: A Handbook, 2d ed. Reviews

Review by Frank:

Since collecting baseball cards many years ago I have always been an admirer of Baseball memorabilia collections. I never started on because it always seemed too difficult. This book makes it easy. From the aficionado to the novice,from the young to the old,this book encompasses all aspects for starting,adding to, or preserving a baseball collection. Amazing insight into the collecting world it gives great advice and tips that are so valuable to a new or even seasoned collector. This book is the “Ball Four” for collectors as it gives an insiders view from someone did it. It has interesting comments and synopsis of Hall of Famers and baseball park and team information. Concise and easy to read with great photos and a foreword by the “Duke of Flatbush”,my hero. A must read for anyone into collecting or who enjoys baseball memories.

Review by Jill Z. Jones:

This book is great for anybody that has an interest in collecting baseball memorablia. Mr. Zachofsky has unique suggestions for collecting autographs and how to display them.

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New York Yankees Babe Ruth Photograph with Real Field Dirt from Yankees Stadium Field Collage

This 15.25 x 12.25 mini collage includes a container of dirt taken from the field after a game at Yankee Stadium. A Yankees-Steiner Certificate of Authenticity is included.

• Contains actual field dirt from 2008 Yankee Stadium
• Collage measures 15.25″ x 12.25″
• Includes Yankee-Steiner Certificate of Authenticity

List Price: $ 59.99
Price: $ 41.07

NFL – NCAA BCW / BallQube GRANDSTAND Football Holder Sports Memorabilia Display Case

NFL – NCAA BCW / BallQube GRANDSTAND Football Holder Sports Memorabilia Display Case … The Ball Qube Grandstand Football Display is made of high impact, crystal clear polystyrene and features a 2 piece design. Made by Ball Qube for BCW. Dimensions – Exterior 7 1/2 X 11 3/4 X 7 3/8 – Interior 7 X 11 3/8 x 7

• Holds a regulation sized football with Grandstand Base
• Stands for Easier Placement of Ball / Black High – Gloss Base
• Crystal Clear / Archival Quality & Made in U.S.A.
• Dimensions – Exterior 7 1/2 X 11 3/4 X 7 3/8 – Interior 7 X 11 3/8 x 7
• BallQube Display Case for Baseball, Football, Jersey & More – SOLD SEPARATELY

Price: $ 24.97