Sports Collectors Digest

NEW ENGLAND TRADITION CONTINUES

Hall of Fame athletes, local heroes and dealers from all over the country joined forces to create an exciting and fun-filled atmosphere at Rich Altman’s Boston Show held April 8-10 at the Shriner’s Auditorium in Wilmington, Mass.

During the three-day show, thousands of collectors and fans filled the large auditorium to sample items from 286 tables of collectibles and collect autographs from 10 active and retired players.

Rickey Henderson was the main attraction as his autograph tickets sold quickly, with prices ranging from $120 for an 8-by-10 photo to $225 for various pieces of equipment.

Henderson has long been known as a tough autograph signer and the Altman show was one of the few times

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