The nations they represented would soon be embroiled in a war for survival but at the 1936 Olympics, two long jumpers forged a mutual respect and lifelong friendship. "Luz" Long of Germany gave a tip to Jesse Owens that led to Owens beating him in the long jump. His silver medal, and other items from Long's life are the subject of a newly launched auction. SCP Auctions … [Read more...] about 1936 Olympic Silver Medal from Games’ Ultimate Sportsman Up for Auction
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2022 Panini Certified Football Preview
One of the hobby’s most familiar football card brands will return this fall. Panini’s 2022 Certified Football will once again bring a wide variety of different elements. Each Hobby box of Certified will have ten packs with five cards per pack. Cases will hold 16 boxes. A typical box will include: 1 Freshman Fabric Mirror Signatures or Piece of the Game … [Read more...] about 2022 Panini Certified Football Preview
Paulo Banchero’s Pro Debut Jersey Up for Auction
A jersey worn by the NBA’s top draft pick in his first professional appearance is on the market. Paulo Banchero’s white Orlando Magic jersey from his 2022 NBA Summer League debut on July 7 is being offered as part of the MeiGray/NBA Auctions partnership. The 19-year-old Banchero, who entered the draft after one season at Duke, wore the jersey during the Magic's 91-77 … [Read more...] about Paulo Banchero’s Pro Debut Jersey Up for Auction
Notes: Judge 62 Topps Now; ESPN on High Stakes Prospecting; College Team’s NIL Card Set; Cobb Museum’s New Card; PSA to Grade Funkos, More
Expect big sales of this one. Topps Now has produced a card commemorating Aaron Judge's 62nd home run. As per usual they're $9.99 (less in quantity) and available via this page on Topps' website. Serial numbered gold and autographed versions sold out almost immediately on Wednesday. Some of the autographed cards are now on eBay. ----- ESPN.com has a story … [Read more...] about Notes: Judge 62 Topps Now; ESPN on High Stakes Prospecting; College Team’s NIL Card Set; Cobb Museum’s New Card; PSA to Grade Funkos, More
Rangers Fan Snares Judge’s 62nd HR Ball; Merchandise, Tickets Hit the Market
There's a new single season American League home run king and no one got hurt chasing the baseball that broke the record. The homer that broke Roger Maris' 61-year-old record came off Texas Rangers pitcher Jesus Tinoco in the first inning of the second game of a doubleheader at Globe Life Field Tuesday night. Grabbing a seat in the bottom row turned out to be a good move … [Read more...] about Rangers Fan Snares Judge’s 62nd HR Ball; Merchandise, Tickets Hit the Market
Top eBay Trading Card Sellers Measure Volume in the Millions
The top four trading card sellers on eBay have sold over 2.6 million cards in the last 12 months and all four rank among eBay’s top 100 sellers in the world by volume, according to new data from Marketplace Pulse, COMC Consignment, which scans cards submitted to its platform, was the country’s top seller of cards over the last 12 months, shipping out over … [Read more...] about Top eBay Trading Card Sellers Measure Volume in the Millions
1979, 1980 Stop ‘N Go Football Sets Are Kellogg’s Cousins
At first glance, they look like the Kellogg’s baseball and football cards that were a breakfast table staple for 13 years. It would be understandable to see the 3-D look, the size and detailed backs, along with the roster of players on the checklist and think that they must have come out of a cereal box more than 40 years ago. Nope. The 1979 and 1980 Stop ‘n Go … [Read more...] about 1979, 1980 Stop ‘N Go Football Sets Are Kellogg’s Cousins
Million Dollar Nolan Ryan Collection Now on Display Through New Jersey School
The largest and most diverse collection of Nolan Ryan cards and memorabilia is now on display in New Jersey. As we reported earlier this year, the collection of more than 15,000 items was donated to Stockton University of Leo S. Ullman, an avid Ryan collector. A new “pop-up” exhibit comprising some of the items is now open, with items spread across five different … [Read more...] about Million Dollar Nolan Ryan Collection Now on Display Through New Jersey School
Notes: Record for EX/MT Mantle as Brady Wobbles; Wagner Update; Pristine-Beckett Partner; NFL Jersey Auction for Ian Relief; More
A PSA 6 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle sold for a record $300,000 in Heritage Auctions’ Sports Card Catalog Auction late last week. The price blew past the old mark of $209,100 set in April of 2021.Heritage also sold an SGC 4 for $102,000. One of the 28 PSA 8 copies of the 1938 Goudey Heads Up Joe DiMaggio rookie card sold for a record $87,000 in the auction while a PSA … [Read more...] about Notes: Record for EX/MT Mantle as Brady Wobbles; Wagner Update; Pristine-Beckett Partner; NFL Jersey Auction for Ian Relief; More
Fan Buys Judge’s 59th Home Run Ball for $1,500 But MLB Won’t Authenticate
The Yankees have had pretty good luck acquiring most of the home run balls hit by Aaron Judge that led to his matching Roger Maris for the American League single season and Yankee team records. There’s one they don’t have, though and the story behind it is one collectors of all means can probably relate to. Judge hit his 59th homer in Milwaukee on September 18. … [Read more...] about Fan Buys Judge’s 59th Home Run Ball for $1,500 But MLB Won’t Authenticate