Saturday, July 23, 2011

British Open Autographed Replica Trophy

Wow! Its my lucky day, more Jack and Arnie! In my last post I went on and on about Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer and how much I loved their style. Right after I posted that missive, I got a call from one of our guys saying that we were now the proud reps of a few, very rare, signed replica Claret Jug trophies. And guess who they're signed by? Thats right. Jack and Arnie!


As you may know, The Claret Jug is officially known as the Championship Cup and is awarded to the winner of The Open Championship (known to Americans as the British Open). The first Open Championship was played in 1860 at the Prestwick Golf Club but the first trophy, The Jug, wasn't awarded until 1873. Its a long, boring story that I won't get into here. What is interesting is that the trophy awarded to the winner each year is a copy of the original and the winner can only keep it for a year. The trophy we're selling? A copy also. But you can keep it forever! Check out more pictures here.

Quick note - There are two other signed replica trophies that you might also be interested in, Jack Nicklaus and Jack Nicklaus/Tiger Woods  Although Tiger has fallen from grace during the last few years but I predict his signed memorabilia will be hot stuff again in a few more years. Besides, he's TIGER WOODS for crying out loud.


Monday, July 18, 2011

Vintage Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus

I was recently watching the British Open and I noticed something very interesting, a golfer, Darren Clarke, was smoking a cigarette while on the course. I'll get back to this cigarette thing in a moment. So Mr Clarke eventually went on to win the Open and was quoted as saying he was basically just a guy trying to shoot a couple of good rounds. "I'm a bit of a normal bloke, aren't I?" Clarke said, the claret jug at his side. "I like to go to the pub and have a pint, fly home, buy everybody a drink, just normal. There's not many airs and graces about me. I was a little bit more difficult to deal with in my earlier years, and I've mellowed some. Just a little bit. But I'm just a normal guy playing golf, having a bit of fun." 


If you haven't noticed, Darren Clarke is a throwback. A character. Somebody I might see at the range complaining about his hook. Somebody I want to root for. Which brings me back to the cigarette. My favorite golfer of all time used to smoke on the course. He was a character. He was a swashbuckler. He was Arnold Palmer, affectionately known around western Pennsylvania as Arno and just Arnie everywhere else. Arnie was the man, the guy who put golf on the map for kids like me who had never even been on a golf course. He ruled the world during the 1950's. 


But then it happened. Jack Nicklaus hit the tour as a professional in the early 60's. Now it was on. Jack and Arnie lit up the tour and made golf big time TV entertainment. The 1962 US Open was a barn burner, tied at the end of regulation, settled only after another 18 holes with Jack winning it with superior putting. This was the semi-official beginning of the modern era of golf. Real men, real legends. Check this out:


This autographed vintage photo is now available at ScoreMemorabilia.com

Monday, July 11, 2011

Signed Derek Jeter Shoe

When I was looking for something a little more unusual for Mr. Jeter's big 3000th hit extravaganza, I found this:
Autographed Derek Jeter

Yep, its an autographed game model shoe signed by one of the greatest Yankees ever, Derek Jeter. OK, the list of great Yankees players is long but you have to put Jeter near the top. The guy has a ridiculous amount of awards and records including 12 All Star appearances, 5 World Series rings, and a postseason average of .309. And thats not just a few games here and there - The Yanks have been to the playoffs every year since Jeter joined the team (except 2008, but thats a story for another time). See this and all the other Derek Jeter stuff at ScoreMemorabilia.com

Saturday, July 9, 2011

Welcome to Score Memorabilia

New items are now listed in our sports memorabilia section! As you may know, we have one of the most interesting (maybe even eclectic) collections of autographed memorabilia on the web. I mean where else are you going to find a Replica Super Bowl Trophy autographed by all 27 living winning quarterbacks? Or an 11x17 1972 NBA Finals photo? 

We're NBA fans here and we love the old stuff. We just came into a really cool 11x14, black and white pic of Kareem and Wilt in close-up game action. Check out the mutton chops on Kareem!


And the football lockout? It can't go on forever. Same with our killer sale on autographed NFL jerseys. Can't go on forever. Check them out now

There is some football going on that isn't locked out - soccer! I know, its not football. But for most of the planet its the foot ball they love. If you're one of those who can't find authentic signed soccer memorabilia, you should check us out for that also. We even have vintage soccer stuff that only your dad will remember. Pele? Georgio Chinaglia? Their signatures on a New York Cosmo Jersey? Like I said, go ask your dad about real soccer players and a little team known as the New York Cosmos.