ESPN’s 30 for 30 airs tonight, documenting the effort to buy the original rules of basketball in a 2010 Sotheby’s auction and bring them to Kansas.
Is Absolute Basketball Returning? Absolutely
October 9, 2012 By
The NBA’s trading card partner is making up for last year’s lockout-induced dearth of product by unleashing several new issues as a new 82-game season tips off this fall. On Tuesday, Panini America offered some preview images and key information for 2012-13 Absolute Basketball, due out just before the holidays. Absolute will return after sitting [...]
What’s Hot: Fleer Retro – Who Says You Can’t Go Home?
September 16, 2012 By
Mike Fruitman says Upper Deck has found a time machine with 2011-12 Fleer Retro Basketball with prices on the rise thanks to Michael Jordan and co.
Whereabouts of Wilt’s 100 Point Ball Remain a Mystery
March 2, 2012 By
There was no authenticator to secure sports history that night. So what really happened to the basketball used in Wilt Chamberlain’s 100 point record-setter 50 years ago?
I Heart the 90s (Inserts): 1997-98 Skybox Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems
February 22, 2012 By
Their maker is extinct. They’re 14 years old. And collectors are paying a LOT of green for mean, green 1997-98 Skybox Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems.
Part of Chamberlain 100-Point Game Court Will Be Cut Up, Given Away
February 15, 2012 By
The court where Wilt Chamberlain made NBA history has been bought by the Philadelphia 76ers who have plans to preserve part of it, and chop up the rest.
Editor’s Blog: Jeremy Lin Merchandise Keeps Sellers Busy as Linsanity Grows
February 14, 2012 By
The Jeremy Lin NBA story is driving fans wild and retailers are putting fresh material up within minutes of his latest heroics. He could help drive basketball card sales worldwide.
Jeremy Lin Knicks Card Coming on Leap Day
February 13, 2012 By
Panini has Jeremy Lin Knicks cards ready for the launch of its first 2012 basketball card product.
2012 Panini Preferred Details Released
December 26, 2011 By
It’s essentially a package of autographs. 2012 Panini Preferred thumbs its nose at the lowly base card, but if low numbered autos are your thing, you’ll be guaranteed three.
The $400 Michael Jordan Autograph
November 15, 2011 By
What may be one of the year’s only basketball card products has made getting a Michael Jordan autograph a more attainable proposition.
Dr. J Says Auction, Court Case Not Related
October 26, 2011 By
Julius Erving says he cringed at stories tying the current auction of memorabilia from his playing days to a lawsuit he’s facing.
Dr. J Collection, Ali Trunks, Yankee Bats Among SCP Auction Headliners
October 26, 2011 By
Major pieces of Julius Erving’s career, a pair of uber-famous fight trunks, some historic Yankee bats and Mickey Cochrane’s memorabilia go on the auction block starting Friday.
Lakers Collection is Hoops Heaven
October 23, 2011 By
You don’t have to be a fan of the team to appreciate the history behind David Kohler’s Lakers collection. Get a video tour of the shrine.
Judge Sentences Michael Jordan Card Addict to Jail
September 28, 2011 By
An Australian hoops fan will spend time on the bench after pleading guilty to stealing over a half million in rare currency from the shop where he worked and using the eBay proceeds to buy Michael Jordan cards.
Cards to Kids is Teen’s Charitable Passion
September 5, 2011 By
John Makowiec is doing big things with his extra sports cards. He’s hoping others will join him in the effort.
Vintage Sports Card Packs a Challenge on eBay
August 24, 2011 By
The popularity of unopened packs and big time auctions keeps collectors on the prowl for rare, authentic wax.
Kobe Bryant Still Denies Signing Autographs for SoCal Company
August 17, 2011 By
The curious case of Panini vs Art Of The Game continues in court, with emphatic denials from Kobe Bryant that he ever signed autographs for the company. Who’s telling the truth?
Dave Cowens 1972-73 MVP Award Brings $156,000
August 16, 2011 By
The NBA MVP award earned by Dave Cowens in 1973 was the top selling item in the Basketball Hall of Fame auction, with a host of vintage NBA and ABA jerseys also bringing big bucks.
National Notes: Monday
July 31, 2011 By
We’ve got the show hours, what one auction company is bringing to whet your appetite for fall and Panini details its wrapper redemption program.
Texas Store a Sports Card Shop Success Story
July 19, 2011 By
Patience, enthusiasm, a little luck…and just being nice to people can turn a part-time venture into a full-time love affair in the sports card shop business.
