Collectors’ Call returns with a new episode, featuring Grant DePorter, a passionate collector with a unique combination of interests in sports and pop culture. The episode, titled “Grant DePorter: Pop Culture & Sports,” airs on Me-TV on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.
In this episode, host Lisa Whelchel meets with Grant DePorter, the owner of the Chicago Sports Museum. DePorter has seamlessly blended his passions for sports and pop culture to create a one-of-a-kind museum that is a paradise for sports enthusiasts and pop culture aficionados alike.
Lisa and DePorter go on a journey through his extraordinary collection, which includes rare sports memorabilia and pop culture artifacts. They visit the basketball hoop where Michael Jordan scored his final shot to secure his sixth NBA championship, a moment forever etched in sports history. DePorter also brings out the infamous “cursed” Cubs ball, believed by many to have cost the Cubs their chance at the 2003 World Series. In a bold move, DePorter destroyed the ball, and now proudly displays its remnants in his museum.
Expert Scott, a dealer and collector of sports memorabilia then explores DePorter’s museum, appraising the impressive collection, which rivals any championship gathering. Scott also proposes a trade that will test DePorter’s dedication to his collection. Scott offers an enticing item from DePorter’s favorite movie, but in exchange, he requests a piece from the museum that would be challenging to replace.
Collectors’ Call: Grant DePorter: Pop Culture & Sports airs on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. on Me-TV.
