06-05-2025
- Business
- Indianapolis Star
Vintage Indy Sports opens in Speedway with wide variety of collectibles
Scott Fitzgerald looks at a Indy 500 Champions banner at his new sports memorabilia store, Vintage Indy Sports, Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in Speedway.
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A sign points the interested to Vintage Indy Sports store in the alley behind Main Street, Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in Speedway. The local sports memorabilia store opened recently. Its actual entrance, though with a Main Street address, is in the alley behind.
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Scott Fitzgerald shows the most valuable trading card at his new sports memorabilia store, Vintage Indy Sports, Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in Speedway. This is a rare 1960 Mickey Mantle Post Cereal Baseball Card. Cards found at the store are anywhere from a couple dollars to $15,000 in value.
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Board games, including the Babe Ruth and Mickey Mantle Baseball Games are seen at Vintage Indy Sports, Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in Speedway. The local sports memorabilia store opened recently.
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Scott Fitzgerald takes a closer look at a photo, of Michael Jordan after one of his championships, seen at his new sports memorabilia store, Vintage Indy Sports, Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in Speedway. In the Jordan photo, his father stands behind him.
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Owner Scott Fitzgerald shows baseball cards at Vintage Indy Sports, Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in Speedway. The local sports memorabilia store opened recently. Baseball cards found at the store are anywhere from a couple dollars to $15,000 in value.
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Scott Fitzgerald, owner of Vintage Indy Sports, shows his personal collection Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at his new store in Speedway. The local sports memorabilia store opened recently. This Reggie Miller game-worn uniform is one he says will be passed down in his family for years to come.
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Local game-used football jerseys are for sale at Vintage Indy Sports, Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in Speedway. The local sports memorabilia store opened recently.
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George McGinnis memorabilia is part of Vintage Indy Sports Owner Scott Fitzgerald's personal collection seen Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in Speedway. The local sports memorabilia store opened recently. McGinnis was a boyhood hero for Fitzgerald.
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Scott Fitzgerald shows his new sports memorabilia store, at Vintage Indy Sports, Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in Speedway. Included in the mix are some of his own collection.
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Scott Fitzgerald shows his new sports memorabilia store, at Vintage Indy Sports, Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in Speedway. This pinball game, at left, is like one he played on when he was a child.
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Bobbleheads are seen at Vintage Indy Sports, Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in Speedway. The local sports memorabilia store opened recently. Keeping the historic bobbleheads in the original boxes increases the value of the collectible.
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Bobbleheads are seen at Vintage Indy Sports, Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in Speedway. The local sports memorabilia store opened recently. Keeping the historic bobbleheads in the original boxes increases the value of the collectible. Caitlin Clark items bobbleheads are now more valuable than other sports greats, like Bob Knight and Larry Bird.
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An IU camouflage jersey worn in only one game is seen at Vintage Indy Sports, Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in Speedway. The local sports memorabilia store opened recently.
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A Borg-Warner Trophy poster is seen at Vintage Indy Sports, Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in Speedway. The local sports memorabilia store opened recently.
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This is a trophy given by fans to former baseball player 'Sudden Sam' McDowell, seen at Vintage Indy Sports, Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in Speedway. The local sports memorabilia store opened recently.
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Wheaties sports boxes are seen at Vintage Indy Sports, Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in Speedway. The local sports memorabilia store opened recently.
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Hank Aaron Baseball Games are among the board games found at at Vintage Indy Sports, Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in Speedway. The local sports memorabilia store opened recently.
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A signed jersey from former Colts long snapper Matt Overton is seen at Vintage Indy Sports, Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in Speedway. The local sports memorabilia store opened recently. Overton sells cards online, and Vintage Indy Sports owner Scott Fitzgerald bought some. Overton sent this signed jersey, from when he was with the San Diego Chargers, as a thank you.
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A Forbes Field seat from 1970 is seen at Vintage Indy Sports, a new sports memorabilia store, Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in Speedway. The baseball park in Pittsburgh closed on June 28, 1979.
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Signed baseballs are seen at Vintage Indy Sports, Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in Speedway. The local sports memorabilia store opened recently.
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Signed and worn Joe Niekro baseball shoes are seen at Vintage Indy Sports, Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in Speedway. The local sports memorabilia store opened recently.
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Bobbleheads are seen at Vintage Indy Sports, Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in Speedway. The local sports memorabilia store opened recently.
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Baseball mitts are seen at Vintage Indy Sports, Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in Speedway. The local sports memorabilia store opened recently.
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This is the current entrace to Vintage Indy Sports, Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in Speedway. The local sports memorabilia store opened recently. The store has a Main Street address, but is open behind in the alley. Signage is not up yet.
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