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Here are some of his tips to determine if your sports collectibles are valuable:

The Older, the Better with Cards

Vintage sports cards from the early periods of sports are collectible, especially Hall of Famers. Do you have stars from the 1960s, 1950s or earlier? Look for names like Mickey Mantle, Jackie Robinson, Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner or Ty Cobb. Even non-star cards can be valuable, especially in nice condition with sharp corners and no creases.

Really early cards from the 1880s through the 1930s are particularly desirable, such as those by tobacco, gum and candy brands, such as Old Judge, Piedmont, Sweet Caporal, American Caramel, Goudey or Diamond Stars.

When determining where to sell cards and memorabilia, focus on a specialty auction house, such as Love of the Game, which employs trained experts in researching sports ephemera, and maintains bidder lists of sports collectors. More information is available at loveofthegameauctions.com.

Don’t Overlook Memorabilia and Equipment

Cards aren’t the only potentially valuable things. Look for older promotional and advertising ephemera spotlighting sports stars, especially items that promote sporting goods, food or tobacco brands. Ads from magazines aren’t valuable, but store displays, signs and premiums can be pricey.

Old sporting goods and equipment, such as balls, bats, gloves and uniforms, can also be valuable, especially if you had a family member who played minor or major league sports. Note that items from before the 1960s are highly collected. Also look for equipment endorsed by star players. Condition matters, but game-used equipment from professionals can be valuable in almost any condition.

Save Postcards and Photographs

If you have old photographs, cabinet cards or postcards of sports stars or ballparks, they should be evaluated. Those from pre-1960 can be expensive. Look for early “real photo” postcards from the 1900s through the 1940s, which are photographs printed on postcard backs.

Popular stars are key, meaning original images like Babe Ruth or early ballparks can be valuable, as opposed to images of your family members playing sports or of popular vacation destinations. When examining photographs, look for markings on the back, such as photographer, publication and date stamps. Also set aside cabinet cards, which are photographs from the 1880s through the 1930s adhered to cardboard stock.

“A good rule of thumb is that the older a sports item is, the more valuable it might be, especially from before the 1950s going back to the 1880s,” says Crisafulli.

This spring cleaning season, don’t rush to haul “junk” to the curb. Examine it first.

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The 2024 promotional schedule is here and you don’t want to miss these giveaways! This season’s promo schedule will feature four bobbleheads, three jerseys, eight Free Shirt Fridays, and a number of new Guardians promotional items. Unique items this year consist of a Guardians Hawaiian shirt courtesy of Sugardale, a Belt Bag and a Lightweight Hoodie courtesy of Window World. The lineup will also feature a post-game concert with DIESEL /Shaquille O’Neal presented by White Claw, nine Sugardale Dollar Dog Nights, 17 $2 Pregame in the District nights presented by Miller Lite and Coors Light, 13 Phantom fireworks nights, two Rock ‘N’ Blast dates, and eight Kids Fun Days.

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The series will be taught by David Zhou from PNC Bank every other week starting Saturday, February 24th at Kovacic Rec Center. Contact St. Clair Superior Development Corporation (information below) to reserve your spot. Please note that reservations are on a first come, first serve basis. Continue reading “Spread The Word: Financial Literacy Courses Coming to you from a partnership between SCSDC & PNC Bank…”

(Myrna and Jim Spira) CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Orchestra announced it has received a generous gift of $4.6 million from longtime patrons and supporters Myrna and Jim Spira. The contribution will help support The Cleveland Orchestra’s artistic programming, pension fund, and annual fund. The gift also endows the Myrna and Jim Spira Bass Clarinet Chair, currently occupied by Amy Zoloto. Jim Spira joined The Cleveland Orchestra’s Board of Trustees in 2014. He said he considers it an honor to serve under the leadership of Board Chair Richard K. Smucker, Music Director Franz Welser-Möst, and Cleveland Orchestra President & CEO André Gremillet. “It’s a privilege to be part of a community that has supported the development of an orchestra of this caliber in a city of this size. It’s a remarkable civic accomplishment,” Spira said. Spira’s deep appreciation for music started at a young age. His father was a dentist, but he was also an amateur musician and played three instruments. Spira also said he greatly benefited from music programs in school as a student. When he and his wife, Myrna, settled back in their hometown after graduate school as a young, married couple in their 20s, they became active supporters of The Cleveland Orchestra. Their relationship with the Orchestra has continued to grow deeper ever since. “I just grew up feeling that music is a very important part of human life,” Spira said. “Music frees you from a confined space and allows your heart and soul to move freely. It touches your heart in a unique way.” Spira said two quotations best represented the importance of music in life. One by Victor Hugo, “Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent,” and the other by Alphonse de Lamartine, “Music is the literature of the heart; it commences where speech ends.” “We are so grateful to Myrna and Jim for their generosity and continued support and are lucky to have them be part of our Cleveland Orchestra family,” Gremillet said. “This incredible gift is not only inspiring but also essential in supporting our efforts to broaden and deepen relationships with Cleveland Orchestra audiences. This meaningful support also helps to ensure our sustainability and legacy for future generations.”

 

 

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By Ray Robinson

I recently attended the much-talked about, “ Tri-C Sings…A Gospel Celebration”,  in the college’s  main campus auditorium and boy what a pleasant surprise they had in store.

It was a magnificent evening for African-Americans to hold their heads up high in celebration of our many accomplishments. There were several speakers who told of our many heroes and sheroes  and how they each made huge sacrifices to help  further the advancement of “colored” people . There were moments of intense reflection back to where we so proudly began and then there were times that the building rejoiced at just how far we’ve come. Yet, they spoke of the planning  that MUST be done for the long , arduous journey ahead. Continue reading ““Tri-C Sings…A Gospel Celebration””