North Carolina Overview

North Carolina is a hotbed for sports collectibles With three professional sports teams and countless top notch college programs, there is no shortage of autograph signings in North Carolina. Charlotte, North Carolina is home to the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte Hornets. The state is also home to the NHL franchise the Carolina Hurricanes. The storied NCAA basketball programs the North Carolina Tar Heels and Duke Blue Devils are second to none in terms of success. The rivalry between the Blue Devils and Tar Heels is considered one of the best in all of sports. These programs have put countless stars in the NBA. Past greats like Michael Jordan, James Worthy, Phil Ford, Grant Hill, Vince Carter and Shane Battier are highly sought after by fans and collectors. Current players making names for themselves in the NBA are Marcus Paige, Tyler Zeller, Seth Curry, Kyrie Irving and J.J. Redick. Popular player signings in North Carolina include Cam Newton, Luke Kuechly, Thomas Davis, Kelvin Benjamin, Kemba Walker and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist. The top cities in North Carolina for autograph signings are Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham and Ashville. Minor league baseball teams are also scattered throughout the state. Nine different Major League Baseball affiliates are currently located in North Carolina. Autograph signings from these young baseball stars before they become MLB players are always available. You can find the best stores to buy sports collectibles in North Carolina here.