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Baseball legend Lou Piniella, better known by some fans as “Sweet Lou”, shocked Cubs fans and long-time Piniella fans on Sunday by officially retiring after 48 years in the MLB. Piniella had announced last month that he would be retiring at the end of this season, but he decided to call it quits sooner than expected because he wants to be with his sick mother. “My mom needs me home and that’s where I’m going,” said the 3-time World Series champion. “She hasn’t gotten any better… So the best thing is just to step down and go home and take care of my mother.” According to ESPN.com, the surprising announcement was made on Sunday morning in a team handout.
Born in 1943, Piniella made his MLB debut in 1964 playing for the Baltimore Orioles. He would also play for the Cleveland Indians, the Kansas City Royals, and the New York Yankees before retiring as a player in 1984. A noted hitter during his playing career, Piniella retired with a .291 batting average, 102 home runs, and 2 World Series titles to his name. As a manager for various MLB teams (including, most recently, the Chicago Cubs), Piniella won another World Series title and 3 Manager of the Year Awards. A true baseball great, Lou Piniella has enjoyed an illustrious MLB career that will not soon be forgotten.
Luckily for Lou Piniella fans, Hollywood Collectibles carries a great selection of Lou Piniella autographed memorabilia, including autographed baseballs, signed photos, autographed bats, signed magazines, and more. Each of these great sports memorabilia items comes with a certificate of authenticity and would make a great addition to just about any baseball memorabilia collection. We also carry memorabilia from each of the teams that Piniella managed or played for, including Chicago Cubs memorabilia, New York Yankees memorabilia, Cincinnati Reds memorabilia, and much more. Mention this blog post and receive 10% off Lou Piniella memorabilia!
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Will thirty-eight year old former Miami Heat member Penny Hardaway be the next player to join Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, and Chris Bosh in Miami? The 4-time NBA All-Star, who turns 39 on Sunday, recently told “The Bottom Line Sports Show,” an online radio show, “I didn’t get a chance to finish my career the way I wanted. I can understand where Michael Jordan was coming from coming out of retirement a couple times… When you still have something in the tank it’s really hard to let it go.” Apparently in lament of the fact that he didn’t retire fully satisfied, Hardaway admits that his desire to re-join the Heat is directly related with the relatively recent announcements of Chris Bosh and LeBron James to join Dwyane Wade in Miami; “Mentally I was retired and physically I was retired. I was playing recreational ball,” said Hardaway. “But when the decision happened with Chris Bosh and LeBron [James], I felt like I could really be good in that system.” The question is, however, does Hardaway have enough gas left in his tank to be an attractive option for the Miami Heat? What unique potential does he bring to the table? What do YOU think?
Hollywood Collectibles, a long-time leader in the sports memorabilia industry, offers a great selection of Miami Heat memorabilia, including Dwyane Wade memorabilia and other basketball memorabilia. We carry such cherished sports collectibles as autographed basketball jerseys, autographed basketballs, signed photos, and more. With three of the greatest players in the NBA playing for the Miami Heat this upcoming season, now is a great time to get your hands on some authentic signed Miami Heat memorabilia.
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The convicted stalker of ESPN reporter Erin Andrews is scheduled for a sentencing hearing on Monday. In October, Michael David Barrett was arrested on charges of interstate stalking after having videotaped Andrews nude through hotel room peepholes. In court, Barrett admitted to posting the videos online and trying to sell them. In September, Andrews appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show and described the ordeal as a nightmare. In court, she said “I walk in crowds and I see him in my peripheral vision. When I’m alone in my house, I have fears that he’s going to walk inside and hurt me.” Prosecutors are requesting a 27-month sentence for Barrett. What does Andrews hope for? “I wouldn’t let him get out of jail,” she said.
Erin Andrews is a popular and well-liked sideline sports reporter who joined ESPN in 2004. Hollywood Collectibles offers various Erin Andrews autographed photos, including one in which she is pictured next to former UF star quarterback Tim Tebow. A long-time leader and respected name in the sports memorabilia industry, Hollywood Collectibles is one of the most trusted providers of authentic autographed sports memorabilia, including such things as autographed sports cards, game used pieces, signed jerseys, and much more. We Wish Erin Andrews the best in the future and hope that the the sentencing of her stalker will bring at least some closure for her.
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As many of you know Accenture has decided to drop Tiger Woods as one of their endorsers. Nike chairman and co-founder Phil Knight stated that his company will be doing the opposite. They have decided to stick by Tiger Woods. Prior to Tiger Woods signing with Nike they did a background check and it came out clean. “I think he’s been really great. When his career is over, you’ll look back on these indiscretions as a minor blip, but the media is making a big deal out of it now,” says Knight. Tag Heuer also announced that they will continue their association with Woods.
Hollywood Collectibles is a sports memorabilia store that sells autographed photos, game used pieces, vintage items, and many more. This is a great time for autographed sports memorabilia collectors to purchase sports memorabilia. To view these items and purchase one of a kind sports memorabilia visit www.hollywoodcollectibles.com. You can find Hollywood Collectibles sports memorabilia online or visit the store in Hollywood, Florida. Owner Rich Altman has been featured on programs such as “60 minutes and HBO’s “Real Sports” as an autograph expert. He has been written up as a leader in this industry. Rich has exclusive deals with legends like Bill Russell, and Sam Jones for the past 11 years. Not to mention former exclusives with superstars Dwyane Wade, Chris Paul, Brandon Roy and baseball stars like Miguel Cabrera and Hanley Ramirez.
By: Danielle Williams
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Atlanta Braves reliever Bill Wagner has agreed to a $7 million contract. This contract will extend to one full year. Many remember this amazing sports athlete as the six-time All-Star recipient. Sports memorabilia fans everywhere can agree that the reliever deserves the $6.75 million in 2010 with a club option for 2011 with a $250,000 buyout. The option is guaranteed with 50 games finished next season. We look forward to seeing this amazing athlete on the field. For all your Atlanta Braves sports memorabilia be sure to visit www.hollywoodcollectibles.com.
Hollywood Collectibles is a sports memorabilia store that sells autographed photos, game used pieces, vintage items, and many more. This is a great time for autographed sports memorabilia collectors to purchase sports memorabilia. To view these items and purchase one of a kind sports memorabilia visit www.hollywoodcollectibles.com. You can find Hollywood Collectibles sports memorabilia online or visit the store in Hollywood, Florida. Owner Rich Altman has been featured on programs such as “60 minutes and HBO’s “Real Sports” as an autograph expert. He has been written up as a leader in this industry. Rich has exclusive deals with legends like Bill Russell, and Sam Jones for the past 11 years. Not to mention former exclusives with superstars Dwyane Wade, Chris Paul, Brandon Roy and baseball stars like Miguel Cabrera and Hanley Ramirez.
By: Danielle Williams
Doug Baron is the first player on the PGA Tour to violate the performance -enhancing drug policy. As a result he has been suspended for one year. The 40 year old veteran failed his drug test and his suspension is immediate. “I would like to apologize for any negative perception of the tour or its players resulting from my suspension,” Barron said in a statement released by the PGA Tour. “I want my fellow tour members and the fans to know that I did not intend to gain an unfair competitive advantage or enhance my performance while on tour.” We wish Baron luck with all his future endeavors.
Hollywood Collectibles has a collection of golf sports memorabilia. Hollywood Collectibles is a sports memorabilia store that sells autographed photos, game used pieces, vintage items, and many more. To view these items and purchase one of a kind sports memorabilia visit www.hollywoodcollectibles.com. You can find Hollywood Collectibles sports memorabilia online or visit the store in Hollywood, Florida. Owner Rich Altman has been featured on programs such as “60 minutes and HBO’s “Real Sports” as an autograph expert. He has been written up as a leader in this industry. Rich has exclusive deals with legends like Bill Russell, and Sam Jones for the past 11 years. Not to mention former exclusives with superstars Dwyane Wade, Chris Paul, Brandon Roy and baseball stars like Miguel Cabrera and Hanley Ramirez.
By: Danielle Williams
The NBA has suspended Jason Richardson and J.R. Smith. The two were convicted of driving offenses. Richardson plays for Phoenix and Smith plays for Denver.
The suspension results in Smith missing the first seven games due to pleading guilty to driving reckless in New Jersey. The accident that occurred in 2007 left a passenger dead that was in his car. Richardson will miss two games for his guilty plea to driving drunk in Arizona. Both suspensions will be without pay
Hollywood Collectibles has a collection of Denver Broncos sports memorabilia. Hollywood Collectibles is a sports memorabilia store that sells autographed photos, game used pieces, vintage items, and many more. To view these items and purchase one of a kind sports memorabilia visit www.hollywoodcollectibles.com. You can find Hollywood Collectibles sports memorabilia online or visit the store in Hollywood, Florida. Owner Rich Altman has been featured on programs such as “60 minutes and HBO’s “Real Sports” as an autograph expert. He has been written up as a leader in this industry. Rich has exclusive deals with legends like Bill Russell, and Sam Jones for the past 11 years. Not to mention former exclusives with superstars Dwyane Wade, Chris Paul, Brandon Roy and baseball stars like Miguel Cabrera and Hanley Ramirez.
By: Danielle Williams
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