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SEATTLE AREA EVENTS

calendar of Shows, Special Events, Auctions

the only events endorsed by WSSCA is the actual WSSCA ANNUAL SHOW in June, and the new WINTER CONVENTION in November.  This calendar is listed as a public service for our members and friends.   Please contact the show promoter to verify times, dates and venues.

please contact us, if you would like your event listed

WASHINGTON STATE SPORTS COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION

The 3rd Annual WINTER CONVENTION
November 7 & 8, 2009. 
Same great location as last year and the Summer Convention
- Meridian Park Elementary School  in Shoreline Washington.
stay tuned for more information

click here for more info

also

MERIDIAN PARK SCHOOL SPORTS CARD AND COLLECTIBLE SHOW
(Twin Oaks Productions)

DRIVING DIRECTIONS:

Meridian Park School.

Corner of North 175th Street and Meridian Avenue North in Shoreline Washington.

 (Just North of Seattle - West of I-5, East of Highway 99)

Take Exit #176 off of I-5, go West 1 block.

SPORTS STUFF:

New and Vintage Sports Cards; Rookies and Inserts; Racing and NASCAR; Autographed Items; Hobby Supplies; Sports Illustrated and other sports magazines.

OTHER COLLECTIBLES:

Comics; Toys; Hot Wheels; Beanie Babies; Star Wars; Magic; Yu-Gi-Oh and Pokeman cards; Heroclix and Action Figures.

25 Table Show! Only $25 per 8 foot table. Two large TVs for Sports.

FREE ADMISSION AND LOTS OF FREE, CLOSE-BY PARKING!

For more information call: 
Twin Oaks Shows at: 206-533-2009 

or email:  twinoakspro@hotmail.com

 Visit their web site at: www.twinoaksshows.com

News Flash:

Pete Brown to retire from running Brown’s Cooperstown as of June 30, 2009.

Jeff Latta will buy Brown’s Cooperstown effective July 1.

Pete Brown: "What a privilege it has been to run Brown’s Cooperstown for the last fifteen + years!! I feel blessed to have been doing something for a living that I love during that period of time, and the many friends I have made along the way are icing on the cake!! Jeff Latta is a Seattle area teacher who already has a substantial internet business in sports cards. Jeff has helped me out by working in the store at times in the past, so he knows the store already and plans to combine his internet business with the store front business.
Jeff will purchase the inventory of the store along with the “Good Will” which includes access to my mailing lists. I may help out as a store assistant during the first year of Jeff’s ownership, so I may have an opportunity to see some of you as you come in to the Queen Anne store. The name of the store will remain Brown’s Cooperstown, but Jeff will change things as he sees fit to best profit his overall business."

announcement!

Long time WSSCA member Pete Brown is relocating his sports card store:

BROWN'S COOPERSTOWN
is moving to Queen Anne.  (one block off Queen Anne Ave. across from Trader Joe's)
as of Tuesday July 8, 2008 he we be open for business at his new location:

115 West Galer St.  Suite B
Seattle, WA  98119

New Store Hours will be 11-5 Tuesday – Saturday
his telephone number (206-632-1506) and email are the same (bcooperstown at qwestoffice.net).

Directions to the New Brown’s Cooperstown; 115 West Galer St.; Suite B

From I-5 Coming from the South (Kent, Tacoma, Portland, etc.)
Take Exit 167 (exit left), Marked for: Mercer Street/ Seattle Center.
Follow signs for Mercer St./Seattle Center and bear right.
Turn Left on Valley, and follow signs for Seattle Center/Truck Route.
This turns into Broad Street; stay in Center Lane, then get into right lane and turn right where sign says McCall Hall, Key Arena Parking.
Turn right again on 5th Avenue, (pass the EMP on your left. – Experience Music Project for those keeping score at home). Get in left lane and turn left onto Roy Street (c. 3 blocks).
Go West on Roy St. (right lane) until you get to Queen Anne Avenue N.
Turn right on Queen Anne Ave. N and go up the steep hill 8 blocks.
At the flashing light at the top of the hill, turn left at the 3-way stop onto W Galer Street.
Go West on Galer 1 ½ blocks to 115 West Galer St; Suite B.
Brown’s Cooperstown will be on your left and Trader Joe’s will be on your right.
Parking is on the street in the neighborhood, or you can try Trader Joe’s if you plan to buy something there as well! The business adjacent to the New Store is Kristine Donovick Interior Design in Suite A

From I-5 coming from the North (Northgate, Everett, Canada, etc.)
Take Exit 167 (exit right) Marked for Mercer Street/ Seattle Center.
Follow same directions as above as the two Exit 167s join.

From Aurora Avenue, Route 99 from the North
Cross the Aurora Bridge over Lake Union and take the first exit right onto Queen Anne Drive.
At the 6 way stop at the end of the exit ramp continue straight and Queen Anne Drive becomes 1st Ave N.
Turn right onto Smith St. and then the next left onto Queen Anne Avenue North.
Go straight (South) on Queen Anne Avenue N for .6 mile and turn right on W Galer St. at the three way stop just before Queen Anne Avenue goes down the steep hill toward the Seattle Center.
Go 1 ½ blocks West on Galer to Brown’s Cooperstown.

From Downtown Seattle or coming from the South
Take any route to find yourself going North on 1st Avenue North right past Key Arena (on your right). (The Space Needle and Seattle Center will also be off to your right).
Follow 1st Avenue North until you take a left onto Roy St. (then get into the right lane), and then an immediate right onto Queen Anne Avenue North.
Go up the steep hill (8 blocks) and turn left (West) onto West Galer Street and go 1 ½ blocks to Brown’s Cooperstown.

Call if you need Help! 206-632-1506!

all the members of WSSCA want to wish him continued success at his new location!

July 19th.  2008.  Rob Houlahan

IN MEMORIAM

In the last few years, we’ve lost several of our valued club members. It's always hard to lose a friend, but it’s always harder when it comes unexpectedly, and to someone who was still relatively young of age, and definitely young at heart.

On Saturday evening, July 19th, we lost another dear friend, and beloved club member, when Rob Houlahan passed away of heart failure at the age of 51. Rob had been in Evergreen Hospital after suffering his 4th heart attack in the past couple of years. He had rallied back, and was apparently doing better Friday, but early Saturday morning he took a turn for the worst, lost consciousness, and passed away peacefully later that evening. His mother, & family, were at his side.

Rob had been dealing with many health issues over the past few years, not the least of which resulted in the amputation of his right leg below the knee. Throughout it all, Rob always maintained a positive attitude, and dealt with it head on. He never seemed to let it get him down.

Rob, his mother, May Ellen, and his father, Bill, had been long time members, and very active in supporting the club throughout that time. We lost Bill several years ago, but Rob & May Ellen continued their support, most visibly by being the mainstay at our admissions table at every club show for the past many years.

Beyond that, Rob had an abiding love for baseball. He & May Ellen attended Mariner Spring Training every year, and they were season ticket holders, & rarely missed a game. And he loved collecting autographs & baseball memorabilia. Rob always had stories to tell, about how he got this item or that item, and he always had a smile on his face when he told them. Now, he will be able to watch, and play, baseball anytime he wants. He's with the greats of the game. Rob is happy now. And he will not soon be forgotten.

Our sincere, & heartfelt, condolences go out to May Ellen, and the Houlahan family. A memorial service for Rob will be held on Sunday, July 27th, at 2:30PM at the North Kirkland Community Center, 12421-103rd Ave. N.E. in Kirkland, WA.

September 2007.  Bill Norgren

with heavy heart, WSSCA announces the passing of member BILL NORGREN.  an active member and friendly face at our club meetings.  Bill loved all sports with a passionate love of Washington State High School Football.  He was an active member in our discussions.   He was our friend.  He will be missed by all.

quoted from the Seattle Times 9/19/07

William A. "Big Bill" Norgren: Passed away September 14, 2007 in Renton. In 2000, Bill retired from the Tukwila School District after 30 years of service. He was a long time member of the Washington State Sports Collectors Association and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by his beloved wife of 37 1/2 years, Dixie; nieces, Natalie, Sarah, Emily and Norene, family and friends. In lieu of a service, memorials may be made to Children's Hospital. Bill's final request was for his family and friends to enjoy life and to be kind to one another.

June 2005.  Paul Gustafson

WSSCA membership is sad to announce the passing of PAUL GUSTAFSON, one of our very first members.  Paul was a collector historian par excellence.  His love of baseball was known by all.  He spent every spare moment, umpiring baseball games during the season.  In the winter, basketball was his passion.  He never missed an event.  He was a friend and he will be missed. 

the following was published in the News Tribune (Tacoma) on 6/29/2005:

PAUL C. GUSTAFSON Paul C. Gustafson, 64, a lifetime resident of Gig Harbor, born June 13, 1941, and passed away June 25, 2005. A 1959 graduate of Peninsula High School, Paul obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Seattle University. He retired from accounting for Globe Manufacturing, then worked in Real Estate for 15 years. He was an avid sports enthusiast, including attending local professional events, umpiring for amateur ball teams and was time keeper for Peninsula High School Basketball for 45 years. Paul was an active member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church. Preceded in death by his parents Carl and Marie Gustafson. Paul is survived by many cousins, locally and abroad. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Gig Harbor on Friday, July 1 at 1:00 p.m., with interment at Artondale Cemetery. Remembrances may be made to St. Nicholas Catholic Church, 3510 Rosedale Street, or the Gig Harbor Peninsula Historical Society, PO Box 744, both of Gig Harbor, WA 98335. Arrangements are by Haven of Rest Funeral Home, Gig Harbor.

February 2005.  Ralph Winnie

WSSCA membership is sad to announce the passing of RALPH WINNIE, one of our founding members.  Ralph was an avid baseball enthusiast and autograph collector extraordinaire.   He was warm.  He was a friend.  He will be missed.

click here to read the 2/12/05 Seattle Times article