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?
Has Bobby Thomson’s 1951 ‘Shot’ Jersey Already Been Found?
September 23, 2011 By
Collectors have wondered for years what became of the jersey Bobby Thomson was wearing when he hit the ‘Shot Heard ‘Round the World’. It may have been sitting in one man’s collection for the last six years.
Hunt Continues, But New Clues in Search for Winning Puck
June 10, 2011 By
The search for a modern era hockey relic goes on…and so does the intrigue.
Collector’s Claims Shot Down by Judge
June 3, 2011 By
A Canadian collector claims cops executing a search warrant made off with over $800,000 worth of cards and memorabilia. The lack of an inventory sheet derailed his lawsuit.
2011 Topps UFC Title Shot Box Review
June 1, 2011 By
Topps tries to pack a punch into its latest MMA release.
FBI Won’t Pursue Missing Puck; Not Fans of COA
May 21, 2011 By
Some serious talk about the missing Stanley Cup-winning puck in Chicago, including some bits of knowledge on all things memorabilia from the agency investigating the hobby.
Hockey Hall Says it Has Gretzky Puck
May 10, 2011 By
Will the real record-breaking Wayne Gretzky hockey puck please stand up?
The Market for Medals
March 3, 2011 By
A well-known athlete from the 1968 Summer Olympics hopes to turn his gold medals into classrooms…but the asking price doesn’t match the market.
St. Louis Shop Owner Shot to Death
December 3, 2010 By
The owner of a long-time St. Louis sports card and comic shop, accused of statutory rape earlier this fall, is found murdered in a park.
James Has Been Big Business in Cleveland
May 14, 2010 By
LeBron James has kept Cleveland dealers busy selling cards and autographs.
