Sports Memorabilia: history, humor and commentary from Hogan's Alley.

Sports Memorabilia - The sports memorabilia industry is a billion dollar business that seems to be snowballing out of control. We weighed in on the subject from time to time with our thoughts on everything from used chewing gum to the distruction of the Babe's old uniform.

DEATH OF A SUBTERRANEAN ENGINEER. - In this feature: Babe Ruth, the New York Yankees and Donruss trading cards. Ted Williams, Willie Mays, the NFL and Johnny Unitas. Also, "The Honeymooners" starring Jackie Gleason and Art Carney and the Mambo. (November 14, 2003).

WAD OF CASH. - In this feature: Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Luis Gonzalez, chewing gum (used), online auctions, Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle and the Boston Celtics' Red Auerbach. Also, Barry Bonds' record-breaking home run ball. (April 19, 2002).

BANISHED TO A LIFETIME OF OPPORTUNITY. - In this feature: Major League Baseball Hall of Fame, Pete Rose, Shoeless Joe Jackson, Bob Uecker, Marv Thronberry and Ty Cobb. Also, Baseball Commissioner Bart Giamatti and cartoon character Bart Simpson. (August 10, 2001).