2015 Topps Heritage Set Features Koufax Cards
The 2015 Topps Heritage baseball card set includes dozens of Sandy Koufax cards, including a 15-card “A Legend Retires” subset, available only in card packs sold at Walmart.
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Jewish World Series MVPs
If he pitches in the 2013 World Series, Craig Breslow becomes the 24th Jewish Major Leaguer to play in the Fall Classic. In this post, JewishSportsCollectibles.com reviews some of the cards and memorabilia for Jewish World Series MVP winners Larry Sherry (1959), Sandy Koufax (1963 and 1965) and Steve Yeager (1981).
Read MoreWilt Chamberlain: ‘Borscht Belt Bellhop’
Wilt Chamberlain: Borscht Belt Bellhop, is currently airing on ESPN’s 30 for 30 series. The documentary short from the Jewish filmmakers who produced and directed Welcome to Kutsher’s, sheds light on basketball great Wilt Chamberlain’s Jewish connections and ties to the famed Catskills resort.
Read MoreBud Selig 2013 Allen & Ginter Cards
Jewish baseball collectors have the opportunity to add a new card featuring Major League Baseball Commissioner Allan H. “Bud” Selig to their collection. The 2013 Topps Allen & Ginter release includes standard, autographed and limited edition Bud Selig cards.
Read MoreMLB New Jew Review: Josh Zeid
Astros reliever and Team Israel veteran Josh Zeid made his pitching debut on July 30 with the Houston Astros. Zeid’s collectibles include numerous minor and major league cards.
Read MoreMLB New Jew Review: Kevin Pillar
Collectors have access to dozens of cards for Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Pillar, the newest Jewish Major Leaguer.
Read MoreObituary: Marv Rotblatt
Former Jewish Major Leaguer Marvin “Marv” Rotblatt died July 16, 2013. His baseball cards include a 1950 regional issue, a 1951 Bowman, and a 2003 Jewish Major Leaguers card.
Read MoreRyan Braun Public Signing
Legends of the Field, a Wisconsin-based sports card shop and memorabilia dealer, is scheduled to host a public signing with Jewish Major Leaguer Ryan Braun on Saturday, June 8, 2013 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in Mequon, WI. The event is Braun’s first public signing in five years, according to the company’s web site.
Read MoreWelcome Back, Danny Valencia
Danny Valencia has been called up from the minors by the Baltimore Orioles. The Jewish Major Leaguer has numerous cards and an assortment of memorabilia available to Jewish baseball collectors.
Read MoreHall of Fame Writer Murray Chass
Jewish baseball enthusiasts have the opportunity to add a limited edition card autographed by Hall of Fame sportswriter Murray Chass to their collections.
Read MoreMLB New Jew Review: Nate Freiman
Nate Freiman is the newest Jewish Major Leaguer to take to the diamond. Jewish baseball collectors have access to numerous cards and collectibles associated with the Team Israel and Oakland A’s star.
Read MoreAJHS ‘Night of Jewish Baseball’ Recap
A recap of the American Jewish Historical Society is hosting “A Night Of Jewish Baseball” on Wednesday, February 27, which included several Jewish baseball authors and former Jewish Major Leaguers.
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