Decorating with Autographed Sports Memorabilia

One of the hottest trends in decorating for a man cave or a den is the use of autographed sports memorabilia as accent pieces. There are many different ways to display sports memorabilia in your home. These are just a few of the most popular ideas for man cave decorations and displays.

Autographed Jerseys on the Wall

Uniform jerseys are among the most popular types of autographed sports memorabilia available. Generally, when you purchase an autographed uniform jersey, it will be included in a framed display to protect it from the air and other damage. Hang the framed displays on a wall and highlight them with subtle recessed lighting from above or below. It’s a great way to display any type of framed sports memorabilia.

Display Cases for Autographed Sports Memorabilia

You’ll feel like the luckiest kid at the ball park when you can proudly display a baseball autographed by your favorite hometown slugger. Signed baseballs, basketballs and hockey pucks have always been among the favorite types of autographed sports memorabilia, and a collection of autographed balls or sports equipment looks its best when displayed safely and properly in a case. Looking for something special? There are dealers of autographed sports memorabilia that specialize in hard-to-find autographs and artistic displays for discriminating sports fans.

Uniquely American Sports Memorabilia

Americans have a lasting love affair with baseball that dates back to the origins of the game. It’s the only sport where we traditionally expect our leader to kick off the official season by throwing out the first pitch – and political pundits have commonly made much of the president’s throwing ability. One of the most impressive and unique pieces of framed Presidential memorabilia ever to hit the market brings together politics and sports in the game that’s as American as – well, the President. It features autographed baseballs signed by four former U.S. presidents – George H.W. Bush, Ronald Reagan, Jimmy Carter and Gerald Ford – along with a photograph of the presidents together in the Oval Office and authentications of all signatures.

Collectible Sports Memorabilia

Most autographed photos are not quite as rare and are considerably more affordable than a showpiece like the Presidential baseball display, but that doesn’t make them any less desirable. If you’re choosing a gift for a sports fan, an autographed photo of a classic sports moment is one that’s sure to be appreciated.

No matter the sport, you’ll find autographed sports memorabilia to honor it, but there are many dealers out there who don’t authenticate carefully. Don’t get taken in by a fake piece of sports memorabilia. Ensure that you’re buying authentic baseball memorabilia, basketball memorabilia, football memorabilia and other sport memorabilia items by buying from a reputable memorabilia and collectibles dealer.

Movie Memorabilia and Entertainment Collectibles on the Little Screen

If you’re a fan of the A&E reality series “Storage Wars,” you’ve probably been picking up a background education on collectible Hollywood memorabilia and movie memorabilia thanks to Barry Weiss, the retiree turned storage warrior. For those who have never watched the show, the premise is a simple one. It follows the adventures of several California entrepreneurs who battle each other at storage unit auctions. Each of the main characters has a persona; there is Dave Hester, who owns an auction house, and Darryl Sheets, who owns a thrift shop, and Jarrod Schulz and Brandi Passante, who own a secondhand store.

And then there is Barry Weiss, a self-styled collector, who is always on the lookout for the rare, the unusual and the valuable. A life-long collector of antiques and collectibles, Barry joined the show at the suggestion of his friend, who is the executive producer of the show. He loves finding what he calls “collector’s units,” storage units that might contain valuable collectible movie memorabilia, autographed sports memorabilia and other kinds of entertainment collectibles. Barry’s finds have included the shoes worn by Shelley Duvall in the movie “Popeye” and a set of rare horse racing posters netted him more than $6,000.

“Storage Wars” is only one of many shows that feature antiques, sports memorabilia, Hollywood collectibles and celebrity autographs. For lovers of memorabilia and collectibles the last few years have been a veritable feast. The venerable “Antiques Roadshow” has featured episodes that include framed presidential memorabilia, autographed movie posters and collectible sports memorabilia alongside their more standard family heirlooms and stately antiques. Spike TV’s “Auction Hunters” follows the adventures of Ton Jones and Allen Haff as they attend storage unit auctions around the country, often uncovering collections of baseball memorabilia and out-of-the-ordinary celebrity collectibles, like signed surfboards and signed movie posters.

As alluring as it may be to imagine uncovering a stash of mint condition Star Wars posters in an old storage locker, there are easier ways to acquire movie memorabilia. If you’re looking for home theater décor or ideas for a man cave, you’ll find plenty of inspiration browsing catalogues and listings posted by reputable dealers of collectibles – and you’ll be certain that the items you’re buying are the genuine thing. Reputable dealers will always provide you with certificates of authenticity for any celebrity autographs or movie memorabilia they sell.

Whether you’re looking for a Star Wars display for your home theater or the perfect piece of football memorabilia to finish off your den, your best option is always a well-known, reputable dealer of movie memorabilia and entertainment collectibles.