I love one day contracts, AND HERE’S WHY!
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Collectors Corner #26 – Should I Sell or Donate My Unwanted Sports Cards?
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Should I sell my unwanted sports cards, or donate them to charity? In this episode, we talk about selling vs. donating your unwanted sports cards. We also discuss a few notable sports memorabilia auctions, including a basketball jersey worn by Barrack Obama in high school.
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Why 1-Day NHL Contracts Are Stupid
Seriously, NHL teams! Stop it already!
Yesterday, the Carolina Hurricanes announced that they signed goaltender Cam Ward to a one-day contract so that he can retire as a member of the Hurricanes. I’ve always been irritated when teams do this; it’s trite and stinks of an NHL club wanting a photo op — and maybe to smooth things out a bit with jilted fans. It is time for the NHL to put an end to the one-day contracts.
Blake’s Takes: Summer Heat
Last week was a surprisingly busy week in hockey. Although, the news that was reported last week was closer to what TMZ would report on rather than NHL.com. Regardless, this week’s takes will consist of a drug-related suspension, a few new uniforms, and some fun predictions of our newest crop of captains!
Blake’s Takes: The Offseason Rolls On
The NHL needs to take a page out of the NBA’s playbook and create some buzz during the offseason. There is no one talking about the NHL. Other than a few small signings, roster movement is dead. Thankfully, there were a few headlines that people were talking about this week. You can look forward to a personal story, a new alternate jersey, and a surprisingly long take about a player’s need for a dictionary. Enjoy!
Collectors Corner #25 – Recap of The National Part 2, and Overpriced Junk Wax
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n the 25th episode of Collectors Corner, I talk about about the last three days of the 2019 National Sports Collectors Convention. I also recap Hockey Trade Night at the National and explain why junk wax era sports cards are becoming overpriced.
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Blake’s Takes: ‘Canes Ink Keeps Flowing
This week, I had to scratch and claw to find five things worth writing about, but I did it. I could never disappointment my fans. This week, the Hurricanes dominated the news cycle after they re-signed GM Don Waddell, and after Waddell announced that captain, Justin Williams, is still mulling retirement. There were a few other diamonds in the rough like a big jersey retirement and a trophy malfunction.
My Recap of the 2019 National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago
I went to the 40th National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago last week (July 31 to August 4). This is the 6th time I’ve been at The National. Going to world’s biggest sports memorabilia show for five days takes a lot out of you, from standing and walking around most of the day, to the visual overload of cards, memorabilia, cards, jerseys, cards, photos, cards, game-used items and cards.
But I have finally recovered, so here’s my recap of my experience at the 2019 National Sports Collectors Convention.
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Stan Mikita Funeral Prayer Card
Last year on this date, Chicago Blackhawks legend Stan Mikita passed away. This is the prayer card that was given out at his funeral a week later. The front has a black and white photo of Mr. Mikita, most likely taken at one of the Blackhawks Conventions.
But instead of a prayer on the back, the card has a quote by Mr. Mikita that reads “Keep your feet grounded and always remember where you came from.”
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Collectors Corner #24 – Midway Through the 2019 National
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Late last week, I gave an update halfway through the 2019 National Sports Collectors Convention. I also talk about my new article for Sports Collectors Digest, entitled “Collecting Chris Chelios.”
Collectors Corner airs Friday nights at 9:25 p.m. CST. Find a nearby radio station that carries Sports Byline USA here, or stream online here. You can also listen to past episodes here.Special thanks to Sports Byline USA for providing the audio clip.
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