There’s one obstacle even the most experienced, creative and reckless autograph collector can’t entirely overcome—Mother Nature. Here in New England, we graph all four seasons (sometimes in the same month) and the climate plays...
In the quarterly “Class Review” I’ll recap my autograph-related activities of the past three months. Rather than publishing a new post every time I obtain an autograph or meet someone, I’ll include the highlights...
Thanks to the guys at Cardboard Connection Radio for having me on their show Wednesday night—it was a lot of fun. I encourage you to check out the archived episode which is posted below...
March 27, 2012 Boston, Massachusetts Hundreds of anxious fans lined the sidewalk in front of Suffolk University’s Ford Hall. Behind the theater, there was just one. Searching for a stage entrance I walked up...
Minor league pitcher turned major league author Dirk Hayhurst takes readers inside the clubhouse and inside the mind of a professional athlete. His New York Times bestselling memoir, Bullpen Gospels, tells the story of...
A post on Dallas Latos’s So I Married a Baseball Player… blog in which she shares her perspective on autograph collectors has sparked an emotional dialogue with the autograph community. In the article, the...
March 4, 2012 Boston, Massachusetts If you’ve been to a general admission show you know there’s only one way to ensure a spot up front—be one of the first to arrive. With this in...
February 27, 2012 Boston, Massachusetts I had never been to an autograph signing where women outnumbered the men. There’s a first time for everything. A gaggle of college girls skipped out on afternoon classes...
Update: Download the 2012 Autograph University Yearbook now. Let’s build something together. When I started Autograph University my vision was to create a comprehensive collection of autograph-related resources to help you improve your collection,...
Proper storage for your autograph collection is critical to maintaining your investment and enjoyment in the hobby for years to come. Unfortunately, it’s a step that is often overlooked. Inspired by a reader’s question...