Powers Sports Memorabilia Autograph Blog

There's gold in them thar hills. We aren’t talking about the precious metal, nor are we talking about just any hills. We're talking about the city of San Francisco and its precious NFL team, the 49ers.

The San Francisco 49ers are among the most storied franchises in all of professional football. As of 2018, they are tied with the Dallas Cowboys and New England Patriots for the second most Super Bowl wins, behind the Pittsburgh Steelers, and almost 30 of the franchise's players (plus one owner and one coach) are in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.

A franchise with this much success surely has a past worth delving into, and former players worth examining a little closer.

A headlock, punches to the gut, a 46-year-old fighting a 26-year-old.

If I told you I was describing a famous sporting event, you'd probably guess boxing, or maybe an MMA bout gone crazy.

Nope. I'm talking about a Major League Baseball game between the Texas Rangers and the Chicago White Sox. 

Let’s take a trip down memory lane as we explore one of the most famous, or infamous, bench clearing brawls in the history of Major League Baseball.

You don't have to be from Boston to know that the Red Sox are not just one of the most famous baseball teams in the world, but they also have a storied history that few teams can match. 

If you're a fan of this very special team, you may already own Red Sox sports memorabilia, but how much do you know about their history?

The history of the Boston Red Sox is a long and interesting one and dates back over 100 years. Let’s dive into the story behind one of the original franchises of the American League. 

They're the meanest-looking fans in the world's most brutal sport. They are the painted up, loud, obnoxious, and passionate fans of the Oakland Raiders. Most fans will dress up in the sports memorabilia from their favorite player and head to the game. For a Raiders fan, the look is not complete without spiked shoulder pads and a terrifying painted face.

Are the fans of the Oakland Raiders the best in the NFL, or the worst? We can't answer that question definitively, but we can give evidence to support both claims.

Are you buying an autographed sports memorabilia item for Christmas? Here are 5 tips to help make Christmas shopping a success for that hard to buy for, sports memorabilia autograph enthusiast!

"Hang on to that. It's going to be worth a lot of money someday."

How many times have you heard a variation of that sentiment, or even said it yourself?

If you're anything like most sports memorabilia collectors, that number is countless.

However, have you ever thought to ask yourself who the first person was to express this thought? More importantly, who was the first person who took it seriously and said, "Yeah, I am going to make this worth something someday."

Take a walk with us through the history of autographs, where we'll find out how this fascination started, and how it has evolved. We'll even highlight a few particularly interesting stories related to autographs, some funny, and some tragic.

Despite being one of the most historic franchises in the history of the NFL, the Green Bay Packers never should have existed, or rather, they never should have made it past their first few seasons.

Changing ownership in the first five years, stadium catastrophes, and a ruined national economy, nearly rendered the team bankrupt. They've also grazed the edge of financial ruin on more than one occasion.

What makes this team so special? What is it that endears them to their fans so strongly? Let's take a look at what makes the Green Bay Packers the unique powerhouse they are today.

Without a doubt, football has become the most popular sport in America. With that comes some of the most passionate fans in existence.

Many fans come up with their own little quirks they do to support their teams. When it catches on, the quirk becomes as synonymous with the organization as the championships they win and the players that wear their uniform.

In Green Bay, fans wear wedges of cheese on their heads. In Cleveland, dog masks represent the passionate fan, even going as far as calling their fans “The Dog Pound.”

When you live in Pittsburgh, and want to root on your hometown Steelers, then there is only one way to show your support.

The Terrible Towel!

How did one of the best NFL franchises come to fruition? It all started with a Drew Bledsoe scramble to the sidelines. In the week 2 matchup against the New York Jets, Mo Lewis came bearing down and laid out the Patriots quarterback.

For a franchise that made two Super Bowl appearances and came up short, seeing arguably their best player go down with an injury so early in the season, spelled doom for the fanbase.

Episode 10 of The Powers Sports Memorabilia Show. 3 topics for you today.

1.) What is an IP autograph and should you collect them?

2.) Ken Griffey Jr autograph signing accepting your items!

3.) Patrick Mahomes - the hottest autograph in the NFL.