Pros that collect too

[Mike]

Keeping up with the news, I saw an article talking about Pat Neshek (pitcher for the Cardinals) who is obviously serious about his collection. Neshek isn't a big name star, the reason I really liked the article is because he's building the kind of collection that I'd love to be able to do (if I had the financial resources of course). He's putting together a collection of top graded 1970 Topps cards, a collection of 1985 autographed cards, and some other similar type things.

It's a good read anyway, and really good press for the hobby
http://www.stltoday.com/sports/base...cle_fa2d86da-38da-5a9b-a476-8e27ef1ae4b1.html

Anyone else know of pro sport athletes who collect?

 

[ranbethscards]

Demitri Young (former Detroit Tigers) had a HUGE collection of GRADED rookie cards.

I say "had" because I remember seeing him auctioning the collection off a few months ago. Topps had a show about collecting "cardboard" on MLB.com about two years ago which highlighted Young's collection... very impressive... very expensive...

You can read more here... along with pictures of the collection (includes a 1954 Hank Aaron cards rated as a Gem Mint 10 by the Professional Sports Authenticators (PSA)!!!)

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...6zeHsrkRcy8ps4A&bvm=bv.65397613,d.aWw&cad=rja

 

[Rhubarb_Runner]

Pat is one of the nicest autographers out there, too, and has tailored a unique and easily read autograph.

 

[CamaroDMD]

Great article...I wasn't aware that some of the players also collect. It was a cool read.

 

[Taliasen]

Young had a big contract deal with ISA for grading a lot of stuff as well.

 

[Mike]

Here's another great media reference I found today.

http://onlyagame.wbur.org/2014/04/19/johnny-bench-baseball-cincinnati-reds

Johnny Bench is a collector now

Anyone ever seen him at a show?

 

[LindaKay]

I think that's pretty cool. I don't find it all that surprising; of course the pros are interested in sports.

 

[sully3333]

I can't remember who it was, but I remember watching a Philadelphia Eagles game one time, and a player on the opposing team asked Michael Vick to sign something for him. Thought it was pretty interesting.