Blog Kiosk: 5/2/2012

Meet one of the new owners of the Dodgers.  Magic posted this on his twitter.

NOTICE!: There is a news conference this morning featuring the new ownership that will be carried live on
PRIME TICKET, KCAL-9, MLB-TV, MLB.com and Dodgers.com at 10…

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It took only one extra day.

Bill Shaikin provides the news that the sale of the Dodgers to the Magic/Kasten/Guggenheim group has closed escrow.

It’s done!  Completed!  Finito! 

I’m not sure if I should dance or cry.  All…

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This is a heck of a busy month for sports memorabilia auctions.  There is the REA auction (that I wrote yesterday, and no doubt will be posting more about it), SCP (which I will post later on) and the Heritage Auctions offering that is the focus o…

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 Following up on my two previous post (here and here) featuring Dodgers cards from 2012 Topps Gyspy Queen set, I wanted to highlighting some of the inserts and relic cards that can be found in it.  As always, click on any pic to embiggen.

Be…

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As many of you know already, former Dodger Moose Skowron died this past Friday.  Although he didn’t wear Dodger Blue for a very long time (only the 1963 season) he did have a huge impact on the team.  He was traded to the Dodgers by the Yanke…

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The most anticipated sports memorabilia auction is now under way, and I plan on posting extensively on it.  It is filled with so much Baseball goodness, I just can’t flip through the catalog without sharing some of the beauties within it. 

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WooHoo!!!!  McCourt No More!!!  Via Tim Brown, the Dodgers sale closes today.

Big League Sports catches up with Dodgers coach Charlie Hough as a new documentary called “Knuckleball” hits the film festival circuit.

Did you ever think you…

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It has become sacrosanct that O’Malley was the villain who took the beloved Dodgers away from Brooklyn.  He stole the hearts of the borough by following the financial gravy train to the West Coast.  We know now, of course, that there was much…

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Here is a sneak peek at the Dodgers bobblehead for Mike Scioscia, as found on the Dodgers twitter feed. This will be given out to fans attending the June 12th game against the Angels.

(Pic via twitter @Dodgers)

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Check out this vintage game-used bat that once graced the hands of Jackie Robinson.  It was used during the 1953 Baseball season, and is available at auction through MEARS.  They tend to specialize in game-used uniforms and equipment. …

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Following up on my post from earlier this week, check out the inserted Dodgers autograph cards that can be found in packs of Topps 2012 Gypsy Queen cards.  BTW, if you want to see a complete checklist of the set go here.

Before I get to t…

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It’s feels like it’s been a long time since I’ve posted about some upcoming auctions featuring Brooklyn Dodgers vintage memorabilia.  I’ve just been sidetracked by other things.  Fortunately, the light at the end of the tunnel is fast approac…

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Topps on twitter recently shared some photos from the bowels of their offices in Duryea, PA.  It included pics of some game-used jersey’s they use to put into cards.  Check out the Dee Gordan gamer above (pic via @Topps twitter), and a huge…

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Here is another 2005 Upper Deck SPx autographed card in my collection.  As I had previously mentioned, I love this design.  On top of that, the Dodgers autograph checklist (there are 9 total) features several promising young Dodgers.  …

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Today is the Dodgers unofficial Flag Day celebration, and we have Rick Monday to thank for that.

Below, Rick Monday describes exactly what happened in Dodger Stadium on April 25, 1976.
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Here are this weekends autograph opportunities throughout the Southland. As always, be sure to check the Blue Heaven Calendar for
other events (a link can always be found on the tab at the top of this
page, just left of center), and always confirm…

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Panini unveiled more preview picks of their upcoming 2011 Limited Baseball set that is coming out soon.  See them here.  They showed off a couple of Dodgers autographed prospect cards of Justin Boudreaux and Pratt Maynard.

Here’s an exce…

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This was probably my favorite Baseball set from last year.  Topps Gypsy Queen is back again in 2012, and it blows away my expectations.  It’s just a great looking set. 

It was officially released last week, so there has been plenty of …

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Above is a preview pic Clayton Kershaw’s 2012 Bowman Chrome card, via Beckett.  This set is to be released on Oct 17th.

Be sure to check out Gary’s newest card creation, Pee wee Reese, for his Infinite Baseball Card Set.  His biographies …

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Holy Moly!  Did that really happen last night?  Please forgive me if my Dodger blogging has been lacking of late.  I’ve just been suffering from an ailment called Kings Fever and I got it bad.

Last night, the Kings took a big …

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I just thought I would quickly put up another autographed certified card from my collection.  Here is a 2005 Upper Deck SPx card of Russell Martin.

I just love the design of these cards.  The backgrounds have a marble-like appearance that al…

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Here’s an early peek at the Orel Hershiser Bobblehead, pic via twitter @Dodgers.

The Albuquerque Isotopes present to Tommy Lasorda his 1972 PCL Championship ring, via MLB.
As part of the ‘Topes’ pre-game home-opener celebration on Friday night, Ge…

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Can this be for real? Are the Kings really on the verge of sweeping?Tonight is Game 4 of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoff series between the LA Kings and the Vancouver Canucks. The Kings have shocked the hockey world as they have beaten up …

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Here are this weekends autograph opportunities throughout the Southland. As always, be sure to check the Blue Heaven Calendar for other events (a link can always be found on the tab at the top of this page, just left of center), and always confirm w…

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With Jackie Robinson day now past, I wondered what MLB has on auction from every team for fans to bid on. So I searched, and below is what I found. (Auction Link)So far, MLB has team autographed #42 jerseys from every team in the league up for sale. …

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If you haven’t noticed, I’ve been a little slow with posting lately. I think it has a bit to do with the NHL playoffs starting and the Kings taking a commanding lead in their own series against the Canucks. On the other hand, as any blogger knows, so…

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Here is a preview pic of a Sandy Koufax 2012 Triple Threads autographed relic cards unveiled by Topps. Checkout this Beckett story for more information and preview photos.”Matt Kemp talks PlayStation, Dodgers”- Via Jon Robinson at ESPN. “They have my …

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Following up my past post focused on 2012 Topps Museum Dodgers base cards and autographed cards, below are a handful of Dodgers related relic cards. I’m starting to fall in love with the set. Heck, I even like some of these relic cards. (Personally, …

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Not only will Bear Grylls drink his own urine to entertain you, but he’ll throw out the first pitch while the Baseball is on fire. That’s a true entertainer, folks! (pic via, Jon SooHoo/ LA Dodgers 2012) Big League Stew has a story on it that includ…

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Here are this weekends autograph opportunities throughout the Southland. As always, be sure to check the Blue Heaven Calendar for other events (a link can always be found on the tab at the top of this page, just left of center), and always confirm wit…

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I recall seeing this kid pitch on the mound at the tender age of 20 in 2003. In fact, his very first Major League game was on his 20th birthday. Anyway, the kid was raw, but filled with tons of promise. He was regarded, at the time, to be a potentia…

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This truly is the best time of year.Not only has a new Baseball season started, but hockey is about to begin its second season. That’s right, it’s the Stanley Cup Playoffs!This year the Kings got in by the hair of their chinny-chin-chin. They took th…

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Be sure to check out Jon SooHoo’s pics from Opening Day. Above, members of the Los Angeles Dodgers 1962 roster meet for photograph Tuesday, April 10, 2012 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California. © Jon SooHoo/…

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With today being the 50th Anniversary of Dodger Stadium and the team commemorating the first Dodgers club to play there, I though it would only be appropriate to highlight a card from my collection that features a starter from that team. Here is a 200…

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It is now Opening Day. Rejoice!!Unfortunately, Vin Scully will not be broadcasting todays game. He is staying home sick with a bad cold. Be Well, Vin! Take care of yourself and we’ll see you when you are better.For this afternoons game against the …

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