Hundreds of items from the life and career of tennis star and activist Arthur Ashe are up for bid with part of the proceeds to benefit his foundation.
Cobb-Edwards Wagner Card Gets CT Scan for CNBC Show
January 8, 2013 By
It keeps coming back–some say like a bad dream–but the card two Ohio men have been trying to sell as a real T206 Honus Wagner is getting tested by a new CNBC-TV show called ‘Treasure Detectives’, which aims to be the final authority.
Immaculate Reception Pass Has Great Story Behind It
December 28, 2012 By
Mike Silverstein didn’t impact the Immaculate Reception 40 years ago, but his signed press pass comes with an interesting story and it’s now being sold to help a local charity.
Auction Insider: Bidding for Business
December 11, 2012 By
The sports memorabilia auction business continues to boom with new entries, big finds and a never ending quest for consignments. The Auction Insider returns as we chat wabout the year that was–and what could be coming.
Darrell Royal’s 2006 Rose Bowl Ring Sells for $120,000
November 11, 2012 By
Texas fans with plenty of cash turned out to bid on items from the career of the late coach, Darrell Royal.
Holyfield Suing to Stop Sale of Some Items from Auction
November 2, 2012 By
Evander Holyfield signed a contract to sell more than 450 pieces from his boxing career but says he wants 20 of them back.
Darrell Royal Auction Will Raise Money for Alzheimer’s Research
October 30, 2012 By
The upcoming Darrell Royal auction in Texas will offer important memorabilia from the legendary coach’s career.
Biggest Challenges in the Auction Business
October 10, 2012 By
Auction company reps discuss the most challenging aspects of running their business.
NFL Pink is Back; Game Used Gear to Be Signed, Sold for Charity
October 2, 2012 By
The NFL kicked off another year of breast cancer awareness and the league says those auctions of game used gear are one of the biggest fundraisers.
Ernie Harwell Auction in Detroit
September 23, 2012 By
A letter sent by Denny McLain to Ernie Harwell while the former pitcher was in jail joined dozens of mementos from the late broadcaster’s life at auction over the weekend.
LaMichael James: That’s Not My Game Jersey You’re Selling
September 7, 2012 By
Former Oregon star LaMichael James saw a jersey being sold by his old school that wasn’t game worn. How’d he know? He had it in his closet.
Old Judge Cigarettes Cabinet Card Find
August 26, 2012 By
A group of seven ultra rare 1888-89 Old Judge cabinet cards was recently uncovered in an old trunk. Now, the oversized cards including some Hall of Famers, is heading for auction.
Texas Rangers Foundation, Wives Holding On Line Charity Auction
August 22, 2012 By
Game-used and autographed gear, some of it from last year’s championship run, is being auctioned by the Texas Rangers’ wives to help kids and their families facing medical challenges.
Wanna Buy a Discus? London Selling Olympic Memorabilia
August 12, 2012 By
A basketball from the U.S. team’s gold medal win Sunday is among the items on the block in the auction being conducted by the London Olympics.
Memory Lane Opens Historic Rarities Auction July 30
July 22, 2012 By
A pair of 1916 Babe Ruth rookie cards, a 1933 Yankees team-signed bat and hundreds of high grade, vintage sports cards will be among more than 1,300 items in Memory Lane Inc’s. next catalog auction, opened in time for showcasing at this year’s National Sports Collectors Convention in Baltimore.
Bidding Brisk as Jim Palmer’s Cy Young Awards Go on Auction Block
July 5, 2012 By
Hall of Famer Jim Palmer is selling his three Cy Young Awards and two Gold Gloves to pay for family expenses.
Trapped: Yankee Historian’s Donated Memorabilia Swallowed by Bankruptcy Court
June 20, 2012 By
Marty Appel never thought the items he donated to help boost Mickey Mantle’s Restaurant would wind up in a bankruptcy auction.
Killebrew Collection Consigned to Auction
June 13, 2012 By
Hunt Auctions will bring the Harmon Killebrew collection to this summer’s All-Star event.
1920 Babe Ruth Jersey Could Fetch $1 Million Plus
February 28, 2012 By
A Babe Ruth jersey dating from his first season with the New York Yankees will be sold at auction later this spring.
Morrow’s 1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey Jersey Brings $104,328
February 24, 2012 By
The first “Miracle on Ice” jersey has been sold. Defenseman Ken Morrow’s #3 shirt from that magic night was purchased early Thursday.
