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So much to report on! The rise of COVID brings more private signings, RIP Sean Connery, and more!

Bills’ Josh Allen on why he sticks around to sign autographs

Josh Allen is trying to make himself as accessible as possible for Buffalo Bills fans even as the coronavirus pandemic has barred spectators from practice and from a handful of stadiums.Josh Allen is trying to make himself as accessible as possible for Buffalo Bills fans even as the coronavirus pandemic has barred spectators from practice and from a handful of stadiums.

COVID’s Autograph Impact: Private Signings Picking Up

While sports cards and memorabilia have been on a major roll during the pandemic, there’s no denying it’s been a disruptive force, too. For collectors used to lining up at shows for a chance to get a photo and an autograph from a player, it’s been a long wait. Signings are still happening, though. While sports cards and memorabilia have been on a major roll during the pandemic, there’s no denying it’s been a disruptive force, too. For collectors used to lining up at shows for a chance to get a photo and an autograph from a player, it’s been a long wait. Signings are still happening, though.

Holy Grail of Early Derek Jeter Autographed Baseballs Coming to Auction

What may be the earliest known baseball signed by Derek Jeter as a professional is coming to auction, an iconic ball that has been cherished for 28 years by the batboy of the 1992 high school all-star game Jeter played in as a teenager in Michigan.What may be the earliest known baseball signed by Derek Jeter as a professional is coming to auction, an iconic ball that has been cherished for 28 years by the batboy of the 1992 high school all-star game Jeter played in as a teenager in Michigan.

‘Thanks for the autograph on the Cramond Inn menu’ – Irvine Welsh pays tribute to late Bond actor Sean Connery

The Leith-born writer described Sir Sean as a “great guy” and “a lifelong inspiration” in an announcement he made on Twitter following the late actor’s death on Saturday.The Leith-born writer described Sir Sean as a “great guy” and “a lifelong inspiration” in an announcement he made on Twitter following the late actor’s death on Saturday.

Sports Card Release Calendar 11/2/20 – 11/17/20

Baseball season may be over but the products continue. A couple of them are on the docket in the first part of November, along with football and basketball releases.Here’s a roundup of some of the boxes you’ll see online and in your local shop.Baseball season may be over but the products continue. A couple of them are on the docket in the first part of November, along with football and basketball releases.Here’s a roundup of some of the boxes you’ll see online and in your local shop.

Dizzee Rascal reveals prized Birds Of A Feather autograph he’s kept for decades

Dizzee Rascal has revealed a surprise love of Linda Robson after keeping hold of her autograph for decades. The Bonkers singer, 36, appeared on Sunday Brunch where they were discussing 90s throwbacks, and surprised everyone with his offering. Bringing out a signed photograph of Linda Robson and Pauline Quirke, Dizzee revealed he had held on to it ever since meeting his childhood hero.

Darren Rovell actually tried to buy a ‘(expletive) Rovell’ Johnny Manziel autograph

If you follow former ESPN business reporter Darren Rovell on Twitter, you’ve probably grown used to him sharing updates on the staggering sale prices for baseball, football and basketball cards.And by staggering, I mean like Giannis Antetokounmpo cards going for $1.812 million. It doesn’t make sense. But there haven’t been too many high-priced cards that involve Rovell himself.If you follow former ESPN business reporter Darren Rovell on Twitter, you’ve probably grown used to him sharing updates on the staggering sale prices for baseball, football and basketball cards.And by staggering, I mean like Giannis Antetokounmpo cards going for $1.812 million. It doesn’t make sense. But there haven’t been too many high-priced cards that involve Rovell himself.