HeyJaredLove of the Game Auctions
In a hobby often dominated by hype and hyperbole, Love of the Game Auctions Podcast offers a scholarly insider’s look at the history of sports memorabilia and the legends who made it significant.
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EP 6: The Origin of Scrapps Tobacco + Guest Andy Broome (opens the original)
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Al Crisafulli revisits the origins of the first gum cards, settling the long-misunderstood label of Scrapps Tobacco. He’s joined by Andy Broome, the Vice President of CGC Cards, who shares how a childhood discovery sparked his passion for the hobby. Andy also offers a behind-the-scenes look at CGC’s approach to grading, including a high-stakes moment that helped save a collector’s home, and discusses the company’s ongoing commitment to research, accuracy, and innovation in card preservation. htt
EP 5: Jackie Robinson's First At Bat + Guest Andrew Aronstein (opens the original)
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Al Crisafulli explores the story of a Jackie Robinson stadium photo that captured Robinson’s first major league at-bat in 1947. Joining Al is Love of the Game's Andrew Aronstein, who dives into the world of vintage baseball photography, from ensuring authenticity to navigating the challenges of altered or digitally enhanced images. From historic photos to the people who preserve them, this episode provides an inside look at the hobby and the stories that keep baseball history alive. https://love
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