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2016 in Review

As 2016 comes to a close, we here at Sports Collectibles would like to take a look back at a truly historic sports year. Peyton Manning led the Denver Broncos to a Super Bowl and ended his legendary NFL career on top, LeBron James brought an NBA Championship to his native Cleveland, the Alabama Crimson Tide won their 16th National Championship, but the biggest story was when the Chicago Cubs ‘reversed the curse,’ ‘got the billy goat off their back,’ and won the World Series for the first time since 1908!

Chicago Cubs fans it’s never too late to add an autographed baseball to your sports memorabilia collectors. Whether it’s a Joe Maddon, David Ross, Javy Baez, Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo, Dexter Fowler, Ben Zobrist, Aroldis Chapman, or Addison Russell signed baseball, it will display perfectly and withstand the test of time as the 2016 Chicago Cubs have made history on the North Side. Cubs fans are still celebrating, and autographed Chicago Cubs collectibles are as hot as ever for collectors.

In basketball, the Golden State Warriors attempt to repeat as NBA champions was stopped by the relentless Cleveland Cavaliers, led by LeBron James and Kyrie Irving. Stephen Curry and the Warriors were upset in the Finals as LeBron brought a title back home to Cleveland. March Madness was in full effect as the Villanova Wildcats men’s team won the NCAA Tournament in dramatic fashion with a buzzer-beater over the North Carolina Tar Heels.

It’s not often that a superstar NFL quarterback can ride off into the sunset a Super Bowl champion, but Peyton Manning did just that as the Denver Broncos dominated the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50. Peyton Manning is a first-ballot Hall of Famer after his career with the Indianapolis Colts and Broncos. Von Miller was the Super Bowl MVP after creating havoc for 2016 NFL MVP Cam Newton and the Panthers. Neither team will appear in this season’s NFL playoffs, but look out for the New England Patriots, Pittsburgh Steelers, Dallas Cowboys, Atlanta Falcons, and Green Bay Packers as we move to 2017.

The Alabama Crimson Tide hoisted their 16th NCAA Championship by beating Clemson in the College Football Playoff Championship behind head coach Nick Saban and Heisman Trophy winner Derrick Henry. Alabama sent a group of stars to the NFL, but no school produced more NFL talent and future stars than the Ohio State Buckeyes. Running back Ezekiel Elliott was drafted fourth overall by the Dallas Cowboys and is in the running for not only Rookie of the Year, but NFL MVP. Joey Bosa is off to a promising start for the San Diego Chargers, wide receiver Michael Thomas is a star in the making for the New Orleans Saints, and Eli Apple, Cardale Jones, Darron Lee, and others are ready to make a name for themselves in the pros. Alabama and Ohio State could face off in this year’s National Championship!

Sports fans had a lot to cheer about in 2016 and sports memorabilia collectors can find all your favorite teams and players autographed items at Sports Collectibles. Let’s see what 2017 has in store for us!

Break in the new year by attending our Midwest Sports Spectacular January 20th through the 22nd. If you aren’t sure what your New Year’s resolution should be, make it simply meeting 25 big name athletes and participating in their signing events and photo opportunities! Across the board, from the NFL to MLB and Olympic medal winners, a few favorites attending include Pete Rose, Orlando Pace, Archie Griffin, Joey Bosa, Bernie Kosar, Gabby Douglas, Bo Jackson, Major Harris, and many more. Buy tickets here!

The Midwest Sports Spectacular is a massive event hosting 25 different signings and photo ops over three days with an auction on the second day. The event is being help in the Cardinal Hall of the Ohio Fair Grounds January 20th from 3 PM to 8 PM, the 21st from 10 AM to 6 PM with the auction following, and the 22nd from 10 AM to 5 PM. Admission to this huge event is only available at the event itself; however, you can purchase signing and photo op tickets and items ahead of time. The admissions pricing can be found by clicking here along with any additional questions on specifics such as when to arrive, if you miss a player’s signing time, and where you can pick up your tickets.

The Midwest Sports Spectacular only happens once a year, so don’t miss out. This is your chance to start 2017 off with a bang!

Check out our collection of authentic NHL collectibles – we have it all! Pucks, sticks, jerseys, and more, our collection of NHL memorabilia is more than any hockey fan could dream.

Favorite teams such as the Chicago Blackhawks, Tampa Bay Lightning, Philadelphia Flyers, and many more, are part of our huge collection of NHL memorabilia. Whether you are looking for a Bobby Hull Authentic Autographed Hockey Stick, a Steve Stamkos Authentic Autographed Hockey Puck, or a Rick MacLeish Authentic Autographed Hockey Jersey, you are sure to find the perfect item for your NHL collection!

Check out some of NHL’s most recent comeback players, such as T.J. Oshie returning to the Capitals lineup after a shoulder injury resulting in seven missed games. Think about getting an autographed goalie mask? Why not commemorate the Flyers’ goalie Steve Mason in his 42 saves against the Panthers, helping in the Flyers’ sixth win in a row?! Or cheer on the Bruins’ fourth win in their game against the Capitals? Our collection holds every NHL fan’s favorite team and players.

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