For Andy Strasberg, meeting Roger Maris was more than just meeting an idol on the field. It turned into a life-long friendship that extended to Maris’ family. Today, Strasberg continues to promote Maris as a great player and a better one off the field in a series of appearances and speeches.
Author Archives: Kevin Nelson
To Sell or Not to Sell?
Introducing Kids to the Magic of Baseball Cards
Baseball HOF Could Open Operation Bullpen Exhibit in 2010
Exclusive Interview: Bobby Doerr
From undercover in the ‘Bullpen’ to running his own shop
The name John Ferreira may not ring a bell for autograph and sports card collectors at first. But Ferreira was the FBI undercover agent for Operation Bullpen, the three-year federal investigation that brought down this country’s biggest forgery ring.
And now Ferreira, who has retired from the FBI, is running his own sports card and memorabilia shop in Eugene, Ore.