Collecting Sports Legends: The Ultimate Hobby Guide

by Joe Orlando

This comprehensive guide takes the reader on a historical journey, providing an in-depth look at the icons of sport, captured through their greatest collectibles. Composed by the leading experts in the field, never before has one book covered such a variety of hobby subjects. For those interested in building a fine collection of sports memorabilia, from baseball cards to autographs to game-used bats, each subject is covered in great detail. Within each chapter, the best of the best has been selected by the experts. Whether you are a hardcore collector or just an avid sports fan, this book not only helps bring the legends of sport to life but it provides crucial tips on how to assemble a world class collection. From Babe Ruth to Tiger Woods, from Wilt Chamberlain to Joe Namath, every major sport is covered. This book contains hundreds of sports memorabilia images, including many of the finest examples in the world.

376 pages, Hardcover

First published December 29, 2008

About the author

Joseph Orlando was an Italian American illustrator, writer, editor and cartoonist during a lengthy career spanning six decades.
(source: Wikipedia)

Reviews

[Kevin Weber · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you are interested in sports collecting at all, this book is extremely interested. Personally, I have an interest in baseball cards and I really enjoyed the beautiful pictures of the graded, classic cards. I found the book a wonderful history of sports collecting and very inspiring as well. I highly suggest it to anyone who's interested in sports collecting, especially baseball cards.