Baseball Saves Life Of Die Hard Cubs Fan
Written by shelly656 on October 3, 2008 – 9:54 pm -A die-hard Cubs fan plans to attend the Dodgers, Cubs series, but after her interview she explains to Gary Miller how Billy Wagner and Major League Baseball saved her life by paying for her liver transplant. Gary Miller reports. Read More →
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Why Collecting Baseball Cards is Cool for Kids
Written by shelly656 on September 24, 2008 – 3:30 pm -photo credit: trialsanderrors Why Collecting Baseball Cards is Cool for KidsBy Stacie Mahoe Yes, I’m here to tell you that collecting baseball cards is a great way for parents to spend quality time with their kids. The hobby of collecting baseball cards is enjoyed by people of all ages including kids. If you’re kids love the sport of baseball, collecting cards with them is a great activity you can do together! Building the Collection No matter what activity you’re talking about, if kids are involved the number one priority is fun! Kids continue to be involved with activities they enjoy. If it’s not fun, chances are, they won’t stick with it long. Therefore, when venturing in on collecting baseball cards with your kids, don’t... more
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Baseball history for sale
Written by shelly656 on September 7, 2008 – 2:19 pm -With both the New York Yankees and the New York Mets moving to new stadiums next season, the clubs and the city are looking to sell off items from the old parks, seat by seat. Read More →
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Want a Piece of The Hammer? Here’s How to Look for a Hank Aaron Autographed Baseball
Written by shelly656 on August 29, 2008 – 10:50 am -photo credit: Rob Shenk Want a Piece of The Hammer? Here’s How to Look for a Hank Aaron Autographed BaseballBy Joseph Baylon Hank Aaron is well-loved and known for breaking the home-run record previously set by the late great Babe Ruth. Hank streaked through with 755 homes (Ruth had 714) and set more than 10 records in the major league. He was known for his powerful slugs – during his career, he only batted one home run inside the park during a game with the Philadelphia Phillies. The first and only home run he hit that didn’t leave the park. For his batting prowess, he earned the nickname ‘Hammerin’ Hank’. Why he matters Hammerin’ Hank was born Henry Louis Aaron in Mobile, Alabama in 1934. He began... more
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10-Year-Old Pitcher Benched Because He Is Too Good
Written by shelly656 on August 27, 2008 – 3:28 pm -Ten-year-old Jericho Scott is a good baseball player — too good, it turns out. Read More →
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Good Question: Why Do People Get Autographs?
Written by shelly656 on August 26, 2008 – 3:14 pm -(Minneapolis, MN) At the State Fair, TV anchors are autographing pictures of themselves, polticians are autographing baseball hats, Jason DeRusha reports Read More →
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How To Get Your Autographed Baseballs Authenticated
Written by shelly656 on August 25, 2008 – 2:56 pm -photo credit: Paul Keleher Basically a Certificate Of Authenticity is only needed if you plan on selling your autographed baseball collection. But if you just want it just to have it or if you plan on selling it in the future here are a few tips on how to get a COA: Go to your local card shop or memorabilia shop, one with a good reputation, that can provide you with authenticity. Check with an insurance company and ask them who they would use for an evaluation. See if there is a local baseball card show in your area, someone there could probably look iver your babseball for you. Contact Upperdeck via email and ask them if you can send your ball in to get authenticated. These ways might cost you a little bit of cash, but hey your baseball... more
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How To Sell Your Autographed Baseballs
Written by shelly656 on August 18, 2008 – 5:43 pm -photo credit: Ardyiii The first thing you should do when considering selling your autographed baseballs is to check ebay to see if there are any similar autographed baseballs up for auction. You can sign up for ebay right here it’s free for buyers, but they do charge a small fee for sellers. Then you must figure out if the baseball that you have signed is a real baseball or a replica, if it is genuine leather or synthetic. The Rawlings company is the official supplier/producer of baseballs in the minor/major leagues. The varios Rawlings baseballs are what the majority are autographed on. These are the baseballs used in Major League Baseball games: ALCS = American League Championship Series Game Ball ALDS = American League Division Series... more
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Ways To Preserve Your Autographed Baseball Collection
Written by shelly656 on August 11, 2008 – 10:41 pm -photo credit: frotzed2 Your autograph baseball collection is expanding and you may have noticed that some of them change tones over time. Sunlight can and will fade your autograph baseball collection, so keep them out of direct sunlight! So how to protect and preserve these precious things? There are cases that are made especially for displaying your baseball collection. Some of these cases are made with UV protection. Just shop around and you’ll find the perfect one. Always remember to keep your collection out of direct sunlight while on display (or if you can buy a UV protected case), keep them out of the reach of children, and display on the highest shelf possible. There will always be a little fading over the years regardless, a case... more
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Joe DiMaggio Baseball Memorabilia - An ABC For The New Collector
Written by shelly656 on August 9, 2008 – 10:34 pm -Joe DiMaggio Baseball Memorabilia - An ABC For The New CollectorBy Joseph Baylon For most baseball fans, the excitement derived from the sport is simply all about the love for the game. But for the really passionate baseball enthusiast, collecting baseball memorabilia is the thing that makes the sport a worthwhile enterprise instead of just a favorite pastime. No wonder then that collecting baseball memorabilia has evolved into a multi-million dollar pursuit; an investment if you must. In the field of collecting baseball memorabilia, few names in baseball can be called hot items or choice picks. And among the top names that most collectors try to get their hands on is Joe DiMaggio. He was and still is one of the most revered and popular players... more
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