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Past and present Chicago Cubs players at the opening ceremony of the 34th Chicago Cubs Convention. Five Baseball Hall of Famers sit in the front row (L to R) Andre Dawson, Fergie Jenkins, Lee Smith, Billy Williams and Ryne Sandberg. (Rick Firfer photos)
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Cubs Convention still a popular event 34 years later

By Bert Lehman
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Mickey Mantle

Nothing like having that National experience

By Bert Lehman
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Willie Mays

Show Report: Fanatics Authentics Show in Chicago

By Tom Bartsch
Not all signatures and inscriptions are pulled off without a hitch. Lou Holtz made up for his snafu.
Collector Shows

A Peek Behind the Curtain National's Autograph Pavilion

By Tom Bartsch
Collector Shows

Another Windy City National in the Books

By Tom Bartsch
Bill Nathanson of the Polo Grounds of Plantation, Fla., was busy but happy to pause for a photo.
Collector Shows

Time Flies at the National Convention

By Tom Bartsch
One of the must-visit spots at the National Convention was to check out Richard Quint Jr.’s creation of Quint Premier Baseball Games. This vintage-style pinball game was on display to play and available for $649 to show attendees. All photos by Ross Forman.
Bobby Hull

On the National Show Floor

By Tom Bartsch
Roger Clemens is leading the preorder list of autograph signers for the 2013 National Convention by a landslide.
Hobby News

National Convention: Let the Signings Commence

By Tom Bartsch
The cash was on hand, $25,000 in all, but Steve Bartman never showed up in Chicago in 2008 to collect the money in exchange for a single autograph.
Collector Shows

National Convention Has a Storied History at Chicago

By Tom Bartsch
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National Convention Announces Locations Through 2019

By Tom Bartsch

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