Jose Canseco Game Used Batting Helmet

The market for Jose Canseco collectibles is still strong. The Fenway Collection 1912 only had this helmet for a week. It is a game used and authentic autographed Blue Jays batting helmet.

Red Sox Baseball Hoard

Pulled out a baseball from the Fenway Collection 1912's hoard of baseball. This Official Major League Baseball was signed by 1995 AL MVP, Mo Vaughn.

The Fenway Collection 1912 acquired hoard of Red Sox Autographs

Last night The Fenway Collection 1912 acquired a lot of 85 pre-certified autographed Red Sox baseballs. This collection really adds depth to our existing baseball collection. The lot features a total of 85 signed baseballs that all have been pre-certified by PSA/DNA. Bill Monbouquette “No-hitter 8-1-62”(2), Gary Peters “1963 A.L.-R.O.Y.” Walt Dropo “1950 R.O.Y.”, Jim Rice, Del Crandall, Jim Lonborg “Cy Young ‘67”, Johnny Pesky, Jose Santiago (2), Adam Hyzdu (3), Don Schwall “1961 AL ROY”, Bob Stanley (2), Bob Doerr, Ted Lepcio (2), Dave Stapleton, Kyle Snyder, Eddie Pellagrini, Art Johnson (2), Joe Morgan, Justin Masterson, Dalton Jones, Tommy Helms, Mike Roarke, Wilbur Wood, Jose Canseco (2), Mickey Vernon, Bob Montgomery, Sonny Siebert, Jason Bay, Walt Dropo, Carlton Fisk, Ken Brett, John Sain, Bob Tewksbury, Fred Lynn, Dwight Evans(2) and several more. Also included is a group of ten 2004 and 2007 World Series edition signed baseball includes, Jonathan Papelbon, Tim Wakefield, Mike Lowell, Bronson Arroyo, Kevin Millar (2), Kevin Youkilis, Dave Roberts (2), Jon Lester, and more.

The centennial of Fenway Park is on the horizon and the Fenway Collection 1912 (fenway1912) will be celebrating in historic fashion.

Sports Collectors Digest

Just got my Sports Collectors Digest (SCD) in the mail today. I have been an on again off again subscriber for many years. Although the publication is quite biased and a bit amateurish I look forward to getting each issue as it is one of the few printed publications dedicated to Sports Memorabilia Collecting. The internet, with its ease of trade, has helped true collectors but crushed the hobby. The hobby is not pure, but what is ? Greed is a centuries old vice. It cannot be changed. Publications like SCD should stop voicing why business is gone away. Negativity is infectious.

SCD is an institution and has a responsibility to carry the torch. Promote the hobby. Tell the truth. Focus on the positive and report the negative. Kids do not collect, but few adults do as well. SCD needs to get the heads of the hobby on their side. Work together. Promote together. The writers at SCD should have full time positions with real benefits. Topps, UD, Panini, Steiner, MLB have an obligation to advertise in the periodical. The hobby helps the sport. Good marketing is a mix. And good companies know that.Michael Eisner & Bud Selig, please pay attention.

Cesar Cedeno Game Used Bat

When I was younger, I always had a favorite player in the American League (Carlton Fisk) and the National League (Cesar Cedeno). I loved the style of Cedeno's play and new if he played in a smaller park, his homeruns totals would be far greater. Pete Rose gave him a nice resurrection to his career in Cincinnati. I always followed Cedeno, from Houston to Cinci to St Louis and ending with the Dodgers.

When I saw this game used bat appear on a recent aucion, I had to pick it up for my personal collection.

2007 Red Sox Team Signed Game Used Baseball 2007

Added this unique baseball to the  Fenway Collection recently. The Boston Red Sox didn't make their fans wait another 86 years for the team's latest World Series Championship. Rather, Boston claimed their second Championship in four years by beating the Colorado Rockies, and they did so in style, as the Sox swept the Rockies four games to none during the 2007 World Series. This Game Used Baseball from a game played on June 29, 2007 against the Texas Rangers has been hand signed by 23 members of the 2007 WS championship team. Those that signed include; Luis Alicea (Coach), Alex Cora, Manny Delcarmen, Jacoby Ellsbury, John Farrell (Coach), Eric Hinske, Jon Lester, Javier Lopez, Mike Lowell, Julio Lugo, Dave Magadan (Coach), Doug Mirabelli, Jonathan Papelbon, Dustin Pedroia, Manny Ramirez, Kyle Snyder, Mike Timlin, Kevin Youkilis, David Ortiz, Jason Varitek, Josh Beckett, Terry Francona & Curt Schilling. Included is a Steiner Sports Certificate of Authenticity.

Will be auctionng it soon.

2009 Jason Varitek Boston Red Sox Regular & Postseason Game-Used Batting Helmet (Steiner LOA) (MLB Hologram)

Picked this helmet up at the Grey Flannel Auctions this week.

Inside the dome is the "Rawlings" manufacturer’s sticker with MLB hologram affixed. On the outer front is the Red Sox "B" sticker. On the back is the player number "33" sticker along with the official MLB sticker. The helmet shows excellent game-use with pine tar and extensive scuffing on top. Steiner Hologram #84082. MLB Hologram #675485 LH. This helmet is accompanied by a Steiner LOA.
I have already arranged the resale of this item to a private collector in NH.

Added a nice piece to the Fenway Collection the other day. I purchased a hand signed MLB Authenticated baseball signed by MVP All Star Catcher Minnesota Twins - Joe Mauer.

MLB is THE Authenticator in the memorabilia. No objective opinions, just certified authentic.

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Fenway Collection 1912 in store Sale

The Fenway Collection 1912 will be having an a 30% off all Red Sox merchandise at Exotic Flowers in Quincy Market to celebrate the start of Spring Training. Sale goes thru March 31st, 2010.

Tim Wakefield - An Asset to the Community

Tim Wakefield has not only proved himself on the field as an All Star and World Series Champion, but also as a pillar of the community. His work with Pitching in For Kids and the Franciscan Children's Hospital has been amazing.

With the Red Sox boasting one of the strongest and deepest starting rotations in baseball, veteran Tim Wakefield, who has been with the organization longer than anyone on the roster, is hearing familiar questions about his role.But Wakefield made it clear he sees himself as a full-time starter in comments to the Boston Herald.

This unique collage comes with actual game used dirt from Fenway Park. This keepsake memasures approximately 11x14 and comes complete with a Steiner Sports Certificate of Authenticity.

Tim Wakefield #49 Feel The Game Framed 11x14 Dirt Collage $49.95

Fisk Goes After McGwire

Hall of Famer Carlton Fisk voiced his opinion on Mark McGwire and PED's and steroids.

"That's a crock," Fisk said in an interview with the Chicago Tribune. "There's a reason they call it performance-enhancing drugs. That's what it does -- performance enhancement. You can be good, but it's going to make you better. You can be average, but it is going to make you good. If you are below average, it is going to make you average. Some guys who went that route got their five-year, $35 million contracts and now are off into the sunset somewhere. Because once they can't use [steroids] anymore, they can't play anymore. "

While Fisk will always have a solid following in the memorabilia world, the jury remains out on Mark McGwire.

Papelbon Avoids Arbitration - Stock Goes Up

The Boston Red Sox and closer Jonathan Papelbon came to terms on a one-year contract, the team announced Tuesday night. The deal, which means the Red Sox and Papelbon will avoid arbitration for the second straight offseason, has a base salary of $9.35 million with incentives that could make it worth more than $9.5 million, according to an industry source.In addition to the base salary, Papelbon will receive a $50,000 bonus if he finishes 60 games (he finished 59 last season). The deal also includes standard incentives for MVP, Cy Young, All-Star Game and so on.

His memorabilia plummeted in value after his blown save in the ALDS 2009. Now that he remains on the Sox, autographed baseballs are back in the $150 range.

Red Sox to Open Team Souvenir Store

The Red Sox have a plan to score more of the profits from team merchandise sales outside Fenway Park.Sox officials are seeking approval for a retail shop opening onto Van Ness Street near the historic ballpark’s Gate B and the Ted Williams statue, according to documents filed with the Boston Landmarks Commission.The $750,000 project would put the store under the grandstand and convert three existing garage doors in the exterior brick facade into a street entrance and display windows.

Vote for Small Business January 19th

Tuesday January 19th is the Senatorial election in Massachusetts. I implore you all to vote.

I'll be voting for small business.

Meet Red Sox Prospects Monday 1/18/10

The Red Sox kicked off their annual Rookie Program on Monday, providing 12 of the organization's top prospects a unique opportunity to maximize the present and prepare for the future.
This year's attendees include top pitching prospect Casey Kelly and shortstop Jose Iglesias, the Cuban defector who was signed to a Major League contract four months ago.
The roster also includes pitchers Randor Bierd, Felix Doubront, Ryne Miller, Junichi Tazawa, Kyle Weiland; catcher Luis Exposito; infielder Yamaico Navarro; and outfielders Ryan Kalish, Che-Hsuan Lin and Josh Reddick.

The young players will also go to a charitable endeavor, conducting a public autograph signing at the Best Buy in the Landmark Center, which is located at 401 Park Drive in Boston. That event takes place on Jan. 18 from 3:30-5 p.m. ET. Fans who make a $10 donation to the Jimmy Fund will be able to get autographs on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Big Papi Game Used Bat & Signed

Just Arrived in our warehouse - an uncracked game used bat of David Ortiz - the bat is authenticated by PSA of CA. Also the bat is hand signed by Ortiz and the signature is authenticated by JSA.

Patriots Connect 4 - 40% off

Our sister store, Exotic Flowers in Quincy Market is clearing out Patriots and Winter Classic Merchandise at 40% off.

Connect4, Scarves, Souvenir Pucks. All 40% off !

2005 All Star Game Used Base

The latest acquisition to the Fenway Collection 1912 - a game used base from the 2005 All Star Game in Detroit.

$500.00