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30,000 Home Runs

Name: 30,000 Home Runs
Author: Harvey Brandwein

A behind the scenes story of my two decades in the sports memorabilia business

Harvey Brandwein,

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eBook - ePub

30,000 Home Runs

A behind the scenes story of my two decades in the sports memorabilia business

Harvey Brandwein,

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Step back into the golden era of sports memorabilia collecting: the 1980s and 1990s. A nostalgic time before cellphones were ubiquitous and the internet was just budding, when collectors eagerly flocked to 'card shows' to pursue their passions.

Harvey Brandwein and Stephen Hisler, two former middle school teachers from the South Bronx, rose to prominence as promoters of the nation's most successful and esteemed sports memorabilia shows. Hosting events graced by players with a combined total of around 30, 000 home runs, their shows were a collector's dream.

30, 000 Home Runs is Harvey's personal account of these extraordinary events. It celebrates the great athletes who participated, signing autographs and connecting with thousands of fans across the country. Harvey played a pivotal role in uniting iconic sports figures and teams, creating unforgettable moments and fostering a deep, enduring love among fans.

For the first time, the tales of these players are shared, offering sports enthusiasts a treasure trove of joy and laughter. This book not only chronicles the excitement of the shows and private signings but also delves into the relationships forged with some of the greatest sports legends of the twentieth century. It's a homage to 'The National Pastime, ' a snapshot of a bygone era in sports fandom.

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Publisher

Austin Macauley Publishers

Year

2024

ISBN

9798889102069

Topic

Social Sciences

Subtopic

Social Science Biographies

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Social Sciences

30,000 Home Runs
Dedication
Acknowledgment
Introduction
Chapter 1 Collecting Autographs as a Young Boy
Chapter 2 The Bronx Is up
Chapter 3 Becoming an Adult
Chapter 4 The Boys Meet
Chapter 5 The Start of a Business The National Pastime
Chapter 6 The Crackerjack Weekend
Chapter 7 The First Show Madison Avenue I
Chapter 8 Memorabilia Shows Take off
Chapter 9 The Early Shows
Chapter 10 Adios Teaching
Chapter 11 The Theme Shows— The 1962 Original Mets
Chapter 12 The Long Island Classics
Chapter 13 Sorry, but I Don’t Sign Autographs
Chapter 14 On the Road Again
Chapter 15 Cooperstown—The Early Years
Chapter 16 Where Have You Gone, Joe DiMaggio?
Chapter 17 Baseball Is 70% Physical; the Other Half Is Mental
Chapter 18 The Offices
Chapter 19 Off and Running
Chapter 20 Fast, Ain’t He?
Chapter 21 Completing the Triumvirate
Chapter 22 The Dinners
Chapter 23 The Brat and the Rack
Chapter 24 We Killed ‘Memphis’ Bill
Chapter 25 Piggybacking on the Awards Dinners and More Joe
Chapter 26 The Boxers
Chapter 27 A Visit With the Governor
Chapter 28 The Party
Chapter 29 Pennsylvania 6-5000
Chapter 30 Mister Cub
Chapter 31 The Triple Crown Show
Chapter 32 Ribs for Lunch
Chapter 33 The National Conventions
Chapter 34 More and Bigger Shows
Chapter 35 The CIT Group
Chapter 36 The First Negro League Show
Chapter 37 Teaming up with the Big Boys
Chapter 38 Moving West
Chapter 39 More Mets, More Yankees and Chicago as Well
Chapter 40 1995—Reaching the Peak of Success
Chapter 41 Do You Believe in Magic? The USA 1980 Olympic Hockey Team
Chapter 42 A Show a Month
Chapter 43 Atlantic City
Chapter 44 Back to Cooperstown
Chapter 45 Good Morning Baltimore
Chapter 46 Work Never Stops
Chapter 47 The IRS Gets Involved in the Hobby
Chapter 48 Steiner Sports Marketing
Chapter 49 The 3000 Hit Club Show
Chapter 50 The Big Snow
Chapter 51 Big Star After Big Star
Chapter 52 The Autograph Advisory Council
Chapter 53 The Football Reunion Shows
Chapter 54 Back to AC
Chapter 55 A Return to Baltimore and off to St. Louis
Chapter 56 A Return to Cooperstown
Chapter 57 Meeting the President
Chapter 58 The Downtown Athletic Club and the Heisman Trophy
Chapter 59 Yankees and More Yankees
Chapter 60 The Autumn of 1996
Chapter 61 The 500 Home Run Show
Chapter 62 The Pinnacle Card Company
Chapter 63 The Last Year of the National Pastime
Chapter 64 Ring Magazine
Chapter 65 Returning Home
Chapter 66 The Football Running Backs
Chapter 67 A Night With Kirby
Chapter 68 Summer and Fall of 1997
Chapter 69 The Second 3000 Hit Club Show
Chapter 70 The Partnership Ends
Chapter 71 After The Pastime
Chapter 72 One More Show
Chapter 73 The 21st Century