Sports Business
Stan Fitzgerald ran a sports and entertainment memorabilia business in the 1990s. These archival photographs establish the historical record of that business and document that the majority of its inventory was obtained in person—often in bulk—directly from athletes, celebrities and other notable figures.
Hall of Famer Bert Blyleven Signing Photos in Bulk for Stan Fitzgerald | December 12, 1998
Bert Blyleven signing photographs in person for Stan Fitzgerald’s sports memorabilia inventory on December 12, 1998.
Baywatch Star Brooke Burns Signing Photos in Bulk for Stan Fitzgerald | June 29, 1998
Brooke Burns during an in-person memorabilia signing for Stan Fitzgerald’s sports and entertainment memorabilia inventory on June 29, 1998.
World Series MVP Lew “Lou” Burdette Signing Baseballs in Bulk for Stan Fitzgerald May 23, 1998
Lew Burdette is shown personally signing baseballs for Stan Fitzgerald. The memorabilia visible in this archival photograph documents inventory being…
World Series MVP Lew “Lou” Burdette Signing Photos for Stan Fitzgerald May 23, 1998
Lew Burdette is shown personally signing photographs for Stan Fitzgerald. The memorabilia visible in this archival photograph documents inventory being…
Hall of Famer Luis Aparicio Signing Photos in Bulk for Stan Fitzgerald | May 16, 1998
Luis Aparicio signing photographs in person for Stan Fitzgerald’s sports memorabilia inventory on May 16, 1998.
Brooklyn Dodgers Star Ralph Branca Signing Photos for Stan Fitzgerald | April 5, 1998
Ralph Branca during an in-person memorabilia signing for Stan Fitzgerald’s sports and entertainment memorabilia inventory on April 5, 1998.
Mets Star Tommy Agee Signing Photos for Stan Fitzgerald April 4, 1998
Tommy Agee is shown personally signing photographs for Stan Fitzgerald. The quantity of memorabilia visible in this archival photograph documents…
Hall of Famer Jim Bunning Signing for Stan Fitzgerald | March 1, 1998
Jim Bunning during an in-person memorabilia signing for Stan Fitzgerald’s sports and entertainment memorabilia inventory on March 1, 1998.
Barry Bonds Signing Baseballs in Bulk for Stan Fitzgerald | February 7, 1998
Barry Bonds during an in-person memorabilia signing for Stan Fitzgerald’s sports and entertainment memorabilia inventory on February 7, 1998.
Barry Bonds Signing Photos and Helmets in Bulk for Stan Fitzgerald | February 7, 1998
Barry Bonds during an in-person memorabilia signing for Stan Fitzgerald’s sports and entertainment memorabilia inventory on February 7, 1998.
Orioles Great Paul Blair Signing Baseballs in Bulk for Stan Fitzgerald | January 4, 1998
Paul Blair signing baseballs in person for Stan Fitzgerald’s sports memorabilia inventory on January 4, 1998.
Hall of Famer Hank Aaron Signing Baseballs and Photos in Bulk for Stan Fitzgerald | November 23, 1997
Hank Aaron signing baseballs and photographs in person for Stan Fitzgerald’s sports memorabilia inventory on November 23, 1997.
Hall of Famer Rod Carew Signing Photos and Baseballs in Bulk for Stan Fitzgerald | November 22, 1997
Rod Carew is shown personally signing photographs and baseballs for Stan Fitzgerald on November 23, 1997. The memorabilia visible in…
Hall of Famer George Brett Signing Photos in Bulk for Stan Fitzgerald | November 21, 1997
George Brett during an in-person memorabilia signing for Stan Fitzgerald’s sports and entertainment memorabilia inventory on November 21, 1997.
Hall of Famer George Brett Signing Baseballs in Bulk for Stan Fitzgerald | November 21, 1997
George Brett during an in-person memorabilia signing for Stan Fitzgerald’s sports and entertainment memorabilia inventory on November 21, 1997.
Hall of Famer Lou Brock Signing Baseballs in Bulk for Stan Fitzgerald | November 21, 1997
Lou Brock during an in-person memorabilia signing for Stan Fitzgerald’s sports and entertainment memorabilia inventory on November 21, 1997.
Hall of Famer Gary Carter Signing Baseballs in Bulk for Stan Fitzgerald | October 18, 1997
Gary Carter during an in-person memorabilia signing for Stan Fitzgerald’s sports and entertainment memorabilia inventory on October 18, 1997.
Hall of Famer Gary Carter Signing Helmets, Bats and Photos in Bulk for Stan Fitzgerald | October 18, 1997
Gary Carter during an in-person memorabilia signing for Stan Fitzgerald’s sports and entertainment memorabilia inventory on October 18, 1997.
Giants Star O.J. Anderson Signing Photos and Helmets in Bulk for Stan Fitzgerald | October 8, 1997
Otis O.J. Anderson signing photographs and New York Giants mini helmets in person for Stan Fitzgerald’s sports memorabilia inventory on…
World Series Hero Joe Carter Signing Baseballs in Bulk for Stan Fitzgerald | September 21, 1997
Joe Carter during an in-person memorabilia signing for Stan Fitzgerald’s sports and entertainment memorabilia inventory on September 21, 1997.
World Series Hero Joe Carter Signing Photos in Bulk for Stan Fitzgerald | September 21, 1997
Joe Carter during an in-person memorabilia signing for Stan Fitzgerald’s sports and entertainment memorabilia inventory on September 21, 1997.
Hall of Famer Johnny Bench Signing Baseballs in Bulk for Stan Fitzgerald | September 20, 1997
Johnny Bench signing baseballs in person for Stan Fitzgerald’s sports memorabilia inventory on September 20, 1997.
Hall of Famer Steve Carlton Signing Photos in Bulk for Stan Fitzgerald | September 7, 1997
Steve Carlton during an in-person memorabilia signing for Stan Fitzgerald’s sports and entertainment memorabilia inventory on September 7, 1997.
MLB Star Bill Buckner Signing Photos in Bulk for Stan Fitzgerald | August 19, 1997
Bill Buckner during an in-person memorabilia signing for Stan Fitzgerald’s sports and entertainment memorabilia inventory on August 19, 1997.