Reds Will Honor Rose; Autograph Market Still Down
Pete Rose is getting a pass from MLB and the Cincinnati Reds will honor the 25th anniversary of his record-breaking hit. He continues to be one cheap superstar autograph.
View ArticleAgreement That Banned Pete Rose from Baseball Heading to Auction
Signed by Pete Rose, Commissioner Bart Giamatti and the man who succeeded him, Fay Vincent, the document is Rose's personal copy, according to Goldin Auctions.
View ArticleNo Sale on Rose Banishment Document
Pete Rose's own copy of the document that banished him from America's pro ballparks 23 years ago didn't meet the reserve but more than 600 other items did sell in Goldin Auctions' inaugural event.
View ArticleRose Still on Signing Circuit
Pete Rose has signed plenty of autographs but there are still fans who want one. Follow along as he makes a trip to Phoenix.
View Article2013 National Sports Collectors Convention Sunday Wrap
Things slow down at the NSCC Sunday as dealers pack up and Steve Garvey, Johnny Bench and Pete Rose show up for autographs. We also a look at a dual-signed Mantle baseball and an artist at work. [View...
View ArticleAutograph Lineup Taking Shape for NSCC
More than three dozen autograph guests have been announced for this summer's 35th National Sports Collectors Convention with more to come.
View ArticlePost-War Rookie Card Investments On a Budget
A list of vintage, post-War rookie cards of baseball icons you can believe in, all for under $1,000.
View Article1971 Milk Duds Set Not a Dud With Collectors
Misspellings and Chicago overload aside, the 1971 Milk Duds baseball card set is packed with stars and just scarce enough to be interesting.
View ArticleRamblings: When Rose Ruled the Hobby
Rich Klein recalls three distinct times when no one was bigger in the hobby than Pete Rose and wonders if his absence from the Hall might actually be working in his favor.
View ArticleVintage Set of the Week: 1966 Topps Baseball an Underrated Classic
A clean design and relatively plentiful supply make the 1966 Topps baseball set an attractive target ...but watch out for those high numbers.
View ArticleAndy Warhol, Vintage Baseball Cards Part of New Exhibit
Some famous baseball-related works by Andy Warhol join a collection of vintage baseball cards in a free upcoming exhibit in Cincinnati.
View Article1971 Topps Baseball Was a Dark Ride for Collectors
Are those chipped borders or stars against a night sky? And why have Robby's teammates stranded him in the desert? It's all a matter of perspective with the 1971 Topps baseball set.
View ArticleVintage Set of the Week: 1964 Topps Baseball Might Rub Off on You
The 1964 Topps baseball set may lack big-name rookies, but it offers collectors an affordable glimpse into baseball at the tail-end of a Yankees dynasty.
View ArticleVintage Set of the Week: 1965 Topps Baseball
Casey Stengel's last card, Joe Morgan with a caliber on his cap, and the rookie card of the great "Tim" Hunter helped make 1965 Topps baseball set a collector favorite.
View ArticleNotes: Lynch’s NFC Title Helmet; Curry’s Finals Jersey; Rose in Vegas
Around the horn with the sale of another Steph Curry Finals jersey and Marshawn Lynch's NFC title game helmet plus new allegations aside, Pete is signing.
View ArticleOld Mill Jackson, E93s Top Mile High Auction
A lower grade example of Shoeless Joe's first card brought more than $71,000 but the lone mint PSA graded Standard Caramel Ty Cobb went even higher.
View ArticleRamblings: Reader Reaction
Rich's columns, past and present, spur emails from old and new friends with questions and comments.
View ArticleVintage Set Break of the Month: 1964 Topps Baseball
Five bucks gets you a chance at Mantle, Clemente, Mays, Rose and other stars and Hall of Famers in this month's Vintage Set Break from Burl's Sports.
View ArticleRose Leaves Fox Series Coverage for Autograph Signings
Pete Rose left his part-time job with the Fox network's baseball coverage during the World Series, in part because of a commitment to sign autographs.
View ArticleIs Rose’s Continued Banishment Better for Business?
His Hall of Fame hopes went up in smoke Monday but being on the outside of Cooperstown looking in keeps Pete Rose in the money.
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