NSCC Aventures in Boxing

[herbc]

Just recovering from attending the convention. I had a blast! While there I had the opportunity to meet fellow board member/boxing aficionado, Adam Warshaw. I had a 2012-13 copy of his book "America's Great Boxing Cards"; he graced it with his John Hancock.

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Had a photo-op with Lou Savarese, and had him sign my 1991 KAYO.

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Had a photo-op with Mike Tyson, and had him sign my 2006 Allen & Ginter. Tyson's people would not allow any other pictures after the photo-op; tight security with an armed police officer.

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Picked up a card I was looking for. A Manny Pacquiao, 1999, World Boxing card.

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After Two years of aggravation, Beckett reholdered my BVG, 1966 Panini, Cassius Clay #377. It had an old label and the serial # got screwed up in their data base.
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I also picked up a JSA Authenticated, Ali autograhed brochure.

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Had a good time! Will be posting some baseball and basketball in another thread.:cool:

[Exhibitman]

Good to meet you, Herb. I see you found the Ali autograph you were after.

I hated AC but had some fun at the show, as always. Riddick Bowe was there at his own table on Friday (or Saturday; I kind of lost track) and I got him to sign a ticket from a Holyfield bout.

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Also got to chat with him about his career.

Overall, I saw more boxing material at the show than in prior years, but nothing really earth-shattering. I am chasing some pretty obscure issues at this point, so I don't expect to find much on my want list. Besides the Bowe ticket, I only picked up two boxing cards, a Vendorlandus Ali from a junk box and a Felix Potin Carpentier for my type card collection. I also got this 1981 invitation to the Kronk pre-fight party before Hearns-Leonard I:

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It is actually two 'gloves' joined at the top with a red cover and the invite printed inside but I couldn't get the whole thing on my scanner.

[herbc]

Adam, It's good that you found a few interesting items for your collection. The main thing is that you had fun.
Having patience paid off for me. The Ali brochure was exactly what I was looking for. The dealer was very fair compared to some others. I wanted to show it to you, but you're a hard guy to keep up with.:D

Wish I had known that Riddick was at the show. I would have found something to have him sign.

[Leon]

.... I wanted to show it to you, but you're a hard guy to keep up with.:D

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What are you talking about? Adam is about 6' 8". All you have to do is look up to see him....

Great stuff guys.....

[Exhibitman]

At the Natty all you see is a blur :D Can't find good cards hanging around a booth.