MLB New Jew Review: Kevin Pillar
Collectors have access to dozens of cards for Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Pillar, the newest Jewish Major Leaguer.
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Ryan 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 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 MoreJackie and the Jews: Jackie Robinson and Hank Greenberg
The most notable of Jackie Robinson’s Jewish opponents was Hank Greenberg. The two shared a memorable encounter in 1947, which is commemorated in two baseball cards, numerous books and several documentary shorts and films.
Read MoreAJHS Hosting Night of Jewish Baseball
The American Jewish Historical Society is hosting “A Night Of Jewish Baseball” on Wednesday, February 27, with several Jewish baseball authors and former Jewish Major Leaguers slated to attend. The event is sold out and no additional tickets are available for purchase. But, for Jewish baseball enthusiasts and collectors fortunate enough to be able to go, the event promises to be exciting.
Read MoreAdam Greenberg: One More At-Bat
Tonight, Adam Greenberg gets one more at bat! After his appearance with Team Israel in the WBC Qualifiers, the Miami Marlins signed the former Jewish Major Leaguer — who’s previous big league career consisted of being hit in the head by the first pitch he saw — to a one game contract. Greenberg has a variety of cards and memorabilia available to Jewish baseball collectors.
Read MoreSelig Marks 20 Years As Baseball’s Commissioner
September 10 marks the 20 anniversary of Allan H. “Bud” Selig’s election as the ninth commissioner of baseball. The Jewish baseball executive has a variety of memorabilia available to collectors.
Read MoreTeam Israel World Baseball Classic Collectibles
The qualifying rounds of the 2013 World Baseball Classic hold special appeal to Jewish baseball enthusiasts, as Team Israel attempts to become eligible for the WBC. Regardless of the fact that Team Israel’s WBC tournament run could be limited to just two games, there are and will — no doubt be — an expansive array of collectibles available.
Read MoreRyan Braun Private Signing on 9/10/12
Wisconsin-based sports memorabilia dealer Waukesha Sportscards is hosting a private signing with 2011 N.L. MVP and Jewish Major Leaguer Ryan Braun on September 10, 2012. Jewish baseball fans have access to thousands of Braun cards and collectibles.
Read MoreAuction Preview: Hunt Auctions
Hunt Auctions’ May Internet/Phone auction features an event program from the 1959 B’Nai B’Rith Annual Awards Dinner signed by Ty Cobb, Jack Dempsey, Jewish football Hall of Famer Benny Friedman and and Olympian Jesse Owens. The auction also includes numerous Jewish baseball lots.
Read MoreAuction Preview: Robert Edward Auctions
A Robert Edward Auctions’ catalog is a collectible in its own right — lavishly illustrated with beautifully written and deeply researched descriptions. Many of the items up for bid in an REA auction are the stuff of dreams. The current auction includes a T206 Honus Wagner, a 1923 Babe Ruth bat, a book signed by Alexander J. Cartwright, a collection of 1860s carte de viste (CDV) baseball cards — and numerous lots that might be of interest to collectors of Jewish baseball cards, autographs and memorabilia.
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