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2004 National Sports Collectors Convention |
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The National Sports Collectors Convention is the largest sports and collectibles
show in the world and TCC is in Cleveland, OH all this week to cover the event.
We plan to provide the most extensive coverage in the hobby, so check back each
day, from the 21st through the 25th, for daily updates and images, the latest news
and other information relating to the National.
One of the most popular booths throughout the entire evening of the National Sneak Peek was
the one from McFarlane Toys as collectors stood in line (see image below) to make certain they
were able to get the exclusive National figures which had been limited to a first-day purchase
of four sets per person. The first National figure is a twist on their original LeBron James
figure which shows James in his NBA series 5 pose and dressed in his all-white Cleveland uniform.
The other exclusive National figure is a different look at an Allen Iverson figure which shows
Iverson in his NBA series 6 pose featuring a jersey never offered before; the 76ers' blue
alternate uniform. The figures, priced at $15 each or $25 for both, are extremely limited and
considered to be highly collectible.
Read the full July 21st update...
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International Exposition Center
Cleveland, Ohio
July 21-25, 2004
Event Name:
25th National Sports Collectors Convention
"The World's Largest Sports & Entertainment Convention"
Location:
International Exposition (I-X) Center
Cleveland, Ohio
General Admission Dates:
The event is open to the general public July 22-25, 2004
Tickets:
VIP Tickets
$99.00 On-site
Single Day General Admission Tickets
$15.00 On-site
Contact Phone:
1-877-5-NATIONAL (1-877-562-8466)
Exhibit Area:
The National will play host to over 700 dealers and distributors, 50 corporate
displays utilizing over 400,000 sq. ft.
Activities & Events:
Autograph Pavilion with over 50 athletes and entertainment celebrities, VIP Club
Program, Kids Free Program plus exciting new events to be announced
Type of Collectibles:
Event offers a wide range of sports and entertainment cards and collectibles, toys, event-used equipment, sports and entertainment autographs and more
Lodging:
Specially discounted rooms and shuttle service is available for the National.
Click here
for details.
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Monday July 19:
10AM-4PM Corporate Registration & Move-in
12Noon-4PM VIP & General Admission Ticket Sales
Tuesday July 20:
8AM-5PM Corporate Registration & Move-in
9AM-5PM Dealer Registration & Dealer Move-in (advance registration
required)
8AM-5PM VIP & General Admission Ticket Sales
Wednesday July 21:
8AM-5PM Dealer & Corporate Registration
8AM-4PM Dealer & Corporate Move-in
10AM-8PM VIP & General Admission Ticket Sales
11:30AM-1:00 25th National Press Reception (Invitation Only)
2PM-7:30PM VIP Registration & Gift Distribution
5PM-9PM 25th National Sneak Peek Preview Night
Thursday July 22:
Cleveland Indians Day at the 25th National
8AM-6PM VIP & General Admission Ticket Sales
8AM-5PM VIP Registration & Gift Distribution
9:30AM-6PM Show Floor Open for VIPs
10AM-6PM-Show Floor Open for General Admission Attendees
Show Closes 6PM
Friday July 23:
Kids Free Day (15 and under) at the 25th National
Cleveland Cavaliers Day at the 25th National
8AM-6PM VIP & General Admission Ticket Sales
8AM-5PM VIP Registration & Gift Distribution
9:30AM-6PM Show Floor Open for VIPs
10AM-6PM-Show Floor Open for General Admission Attendees
Show Closes 6PM
Saturday July 24:
Cleveland Browns Day at the 25th National
8AM-6PM VIP & General Admission Ticket Sales
8AM-5PM VIP Registration & Gift Distribution
9:30AM-6PM Show Floor Open for VIPs
10AM-6PM-Show Floor Open for General Admission Attendees
Show Closes 6PM
Sunday July 25:
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Day at the 25th National
8AM-4PM VIP & General Admission Ticket Sales
8AM-4PM VIP Registration & Gift Distribution
9:30AM-5PM Show Floor Open for VIPs
10AM-5PM-Show Floor Open for General Admission Attendees
Show Closes 5PM
Monday July 26:
Corporate and Dealer Move-out, if required
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Some of the planned happenings at the 2004 National include:
- Thursday, July 22nd, 2004 is officially Cleveland Indians Day at the National.
Indians fans will receive a personal invitation from the team to participate
in Cleveland Indians Day and will be offered an exclusive Cleveland Indians
Commemorative Collectible, just for attending the 25th National and for stopping
at the Cleveland Indians booth.
Click here for more details.
- Friday, July 23rd, 2004 is officially Cleveland Cavaliers Day at the National.
Cavalier season ticket holders will receive a personal invitation from the team to
participate in Cleveland Cavaliers Day and will be offered an exclusive Cleveland
Cavaliers Commemorative Collectible, just for attending the 25th National and for
stopping at the Cleveland Cavs booth.
Click here for more details.
- Saturday, July 24th, 2004 is officially Cleveland Browns Day at the National.
Browns fans will receive a personal invitation from the team to participate
in Cleveland Browns Day and will be offered an exclusive Cleveland Browns
Commemorative Collectible, just for attending the 25th National and for stopping
at the Cleveland Browns booth.
- On Saturday, July 24th from 7-11 PM, Easter Seals of Northeast Ohio and
TracerCode are honoring the 1964 Cleveland Browns NFL Championship Team with the
2004 National Sports Summer Gala. The evening includes dinner with the team, a
silent auction of sports memorabilia, speeches from the players, highlights from
the 1964 season, autographs, photo opportunities, prizes and more.
Click here to make reservations.
- Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) will conduct the PSA World Series of
Sports Card Grading©, a test of knowledge and skill about grading cards. The
competition will be held at the PSA booth and the winner receives a $2500 cash
prize.
Click here for more details.
- MastroNet, Inc., the premier Sports and Americana auction house and PSA
(Professional Sports Authenticator), the leading authenticator for trading cards
and sports memorabilia, are teaming up to assemble the largest display of
1909-11 T206 Honus Wagner baseball cards ever to be exhibited. The collection
will include the world's most expensive baseball card -- the $1.265 million PSA
NM-MT 8 T206 Honus Wagner, which will be on display at PSA's booth.
Click here for more details.
- McFarlane Toys will be offering a pair of exclusive figures at the National.
The first is a twist on their original LeBron James figure, sure to be popular with
the hometown fans. The other figure is a different look at their Allen Iverson 2
figure, featuring a jersey they've never offered before.
Click here for more details.
- The Canadian Post Office will have three former NHL greats at their booth for
autograph signings. On Friday, July 23rd from 2-4 PM, ex-Ranger great Brad Park
will sign; former Cleveland Baron and Toronto Maple Leaf Goalie Johnny Bower will
sign from 1-3 PM Saturday, July 24th and Hall of Famer Marcel Dionne will sign on
Sunday, July 25th from 1-3 PM.
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Current athletes scheduled to appear for autographs include:
- Baseball - Carlos Beltran, Johnny Bench (1989), Angel Berroa, Casey Blake,
Ben Broussard, Dean Chance, Rocky Colavito, Andre Dawson, Rollie Fingers (HOF
1992), Whitey Ford (HOF 1974), Juan Gonzalez, Travis Hafner, Reggie Jackson (HOF
1993), Ralph Kiner (HOF 1975), Juan Marichal (HOF 1993), Victor Martinez, Denny
McLain, Dave Parker, Pete Rose, Mike Schmidt (HOF 1995), Bill Virdon, Maury Wills,
Dave Winfield (HOF 2001)
- Basketball - Spencer Haywood, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (HOF 1995), Robert Parish
(HOF 2003), Oscar Robertson (HOF 1980)
- Football - Jim Brown (HOF 1971), Dick Butkus (HOF 1979), Earl Campbell (HOF
1991), Len Dawson (HOF 1987), John Elway (HOF 2004), Ahman Green, Mean Joe
Greene (HOF 1987), L.C. Greenwood, Bob Griese (HOF 1990), Ernie Holmes, Jim
Kelly (HOF 2002), Leroy Kelly (HOF 1994), Jack Lambert (HOF 1990), Dan Marino,
Joe Namath (HOF 1985), Carson Palmer (VIP Party Only), Jim Plunkett, Antwaan
Randle El, Gale Sayers (HOF 1977), Lawrence Taylor (HOF 1999), Thurman Thomas,
Paul Warfield (HOF 1983), Dwight White
- Wrestling - John Cena, Lita
Click here to buy
tickets to obtain autographs at the show.
VIP tickets to the show include free autographs from a selection of:
- Baseball - Len Barker, Jim Bibby, Johnny Blanchard, Joe Charboneau, Jim
Coates, Elroy Face, Tito Francona, Jerry Grote, Mike Laga, Rick Manning
- Basketball - Dolph Schayes (HOF 1972, VIP Party)
- Football - Walter Beach, Tom Brown, Monty Clark, Joe DeLamielleure (HOF
2003), Vaughan Johnson, Leroy Kelly (HOF 1994), Bernie Parrish, Dick Schafrath,
Billy Sims (VIP Party), Bill Willis (HOF 1977)
- Hockey - Ken Sabourin (VIP Party)
- Non-Sports - Jay North (TV's Dennis the Menace), Jon Provost (Timmy from
TV's Lassie)
On Saturday, July 24th from 3-6 PM, the 40th Anniversary of the 1964 Cleveland
Browns will be honored including autographs from:
- Walter Beach, Larry Benz, John Brewer, Jim Brown (HOF 1971), Monte Clark,
Vince Costello, Galen Fiss, Bobby Franklin, Bob Gain, Bill Glass, Ernie Green,
Gene Hickerson, Jim Houston, Jim Kanicki, Leroy Kelly (HOF 1994), Dick Modzelewski,
John Morrow, Bernie Parrish, Dick Schafrath, Paul Warfield (HOF 1983), Paul Wiggin,
John Wooten
Click here
to buy tickets to obtain autographs of the 1964 Cleveland Browns at the show.
The Canadian Post Office will have the following athletes appear for autographs
at their booth:
- Hockey - Johnny Bower, Marcel Dionne (HOF 1992), Brad Park
Christmas in July - Cast members from A Christmas Story will be available for autographs
and photos, including:
- Ian Petrella (Randy Parker), RD Robb (Schuartz), Scott Schwartz (Flick), Zack Ward
(Scott Farcas)
- Items from Peter Billingsley (Ralphie) will also be available.
Click here
to buy tickets to obtain autographs of the cast of A Christmas Story at the show.
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