At halftime of the final game of his finest pro season, Pete Maravich took off his New Orleans Jazz warmup jacket and a fan won it in a drawing. Now it’s about to fetch thousands at auction. It’s not, however, the only item that comes with a story.
Ali’s Thrilla in Manila Trunks Going on Auction Block
February 21, 2012 By
Rescued from a storage unit in 1988 for $650, the trunks Muhammad Ali wore in one of the greatest fights ever will soon be sold again.
National Treasures Lin Prime Patch Auto Could Be Ultimate Game of Flip
February 17, 2012 By
A $1,000 investment is looking sweet for one New York collector who loves the Knicks but isn’t afraid to make a profit on the team’s new sensation.
Goals for Good Charity Auction Organized by College Hockey Players
February 16, 2012 By
A group of east coast college hockey players are raising money for charity through their Goals for Good program. A memorabilia auction is going on now.
Coughlin’s Super Bowl Flip Card, Cap Up for Bid
February 15, 2012 By
The Tom Coughlin auction of game-used Super Bowl items benefits the foundation of the Giants’ head coach.
Kardashian-Humphries Dual Signed Ball: One of a Kind?
February 8, 2012 By
We fought the valiant fight, but we, too, have finally written the word “Kardashian” on Sports Collectors Daily. But you have to admit…this is just a little bit interesting.
1952 Topps Mantle Redemption Turned into Tax Trouble for Winner
February 7, 2012 By
Mark Davis was a big winner in Topps’ 2010 Million Card Giveaway, but that 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle he unlocked came with a price.
Auction Features 1911 Indy Racing Suit, Yankee Stadium First Program, Autographs
February 3, 2012 By
An east coast auction house is offering numerous lots of vintage sports memorabilia as part of a three-day bidfest.
Game Worn Tom Brady Jersey Seeing Plenty of Action at Super Bowl Auction
February 1, 2012 By
A game worn Tom Brady jersey has drawn some serious bidding in the Super Bowl auction.
Judge Gives Frasers Ownership of 1912 World Series Trophy
January 30, 2012 By
The couple whose efforts to sell a trophy associated with the Red Sox 1912 championship three years ago were stymied, has been awarded full custody.
Ozzie Smith Rookie Card Sells for $20,852
January 29, 2012 By
An eye-popping price is laid down by a bidder for one of only four PSA 10-graded 1979 Topps Ozzie Smith rookie cards.
1916 Sporting News Babe Ruth Rookie Brings $200,000
January 26, 2012 By
The sale of a high grade 1916 Sporting News Babe Ruth, the first big league rookie card of the Sultan of Swat, has set a new bar.
Hunt Auctions to Offer Extensive Tobacco-Related Collection
January 26, 2012 By
Hunt Auctions kicks off its 20th anniversary with an internet auction featuring a mammoth collection of tobacco ads, packaging and cards.
Editor’s Blog: Let’s Play Find the Forgers
January 25, 2012 By
The ongoing supply of fake autograph pieces isn’t going away. Is there no way to find the source of the slimy signatures produced by forgers?
T206 Wagner Card Goes on eBay
January 25, 2012 By
Got $775,000? There’s a T206 Honus Wagner card with your name on it up for bid on eBay.
Super Bowl Auction, Appraisal Fair Set for Indianapolis
January 23, 2012 By
Game used jerseys, the Baltimore Colts original charter, Super Bowl footballs and more are part of the upcoming Super Bowl 46 auction. We’ve got the when, where and what else.
1980 Miracle on Ice Jersey Going Up for Bid
January 22, 2012 By
A collection of items from the collection of 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey player Ken Morrow, including some NHL game worn items, goes on the auction block starting today.
MEARS Auction Includes Big NFL Collection
January 20, 2012 By
A collection of game-used and game-worn NFL items, many from the Green Bay Packers of the 1980s and 90s, will be up for bid starting this weekend.
Auction Raised Over $600,00 for Wheldon Family
January 16, 2012 By
A special auction set up to benefit the family of the late Indy racing champ Dan Wheldon lasted for weeks and raised more than $600,000.
Thome Auction Includes 600 Home Run Items, Abandoned Signed Cards’ Cap
January 13, 2012 By
Jim Thome presides over his annual benefit auction and dinner this weekend.
