Stan “The Man” Musial And Earl Weaver

Baseball lost two legends this weekend. Stan “The Man” Musial and Earl Weaver. As a serious baseball card and memorabilia collector, these are two pieces that would most certainly be the centerpiece of any collection. During the last 15 years, I have been lucky enough as a collector to have met both.

Obtaining autographs in person is a treat and an experience that every sports card and memorabilia collector should try to have. I know that some cities have slowed down the baseball card shows and memorabilia sales over the last years that have been riddled by our country’s recession. But if you enjoy collecting and want to have a collection that satisfies you, the collector, you have to try to get some of these in person, and have a brush with sports greatness.

Pictured here in this post is my very own American League baseball, back when the umpires and baseball used things like the baseball to separate the leagues. Something they no longer do. I met Earl Weaver at a Miami sports show about 11 years ago. I was on a roll back then, and the Miami Marlins who were the Florida Marlins, were still fresh off a World Series championship and the memorabilia and sports cards show were still thriving. They have dwindled since then, and shows in this area have become all but extinct.

BC Sports Collectibles

One of the biggest companies serving up autograph signings, and sports cards sales was BC Sports and Collectibles, and this recession reduced this company to the original store in Philadelphia. This was one of the one stop shops for me. Sports cards, jerseys, and memorabilia. You can still use them if you have access to the Internet. I signed up for their newsletters which include specials and great information on upcoming autograph sessions.

Although there is no substitute for autographs obtained in person. This is always a good option, plus they have a large supply of autographs. Everything from mini helmets, baseballs, footballs, photos. Earl Weaver was just what you saw on TV a feisty person, but also a kind and loving person. It was a great joy to have met him, and get his autograph in person. Something I recommend every autograph seeker do. A brush with greatness adds something extra to the autograph and story.