The Athletic published a story about Panini America this week, discussing the company’s exclusive licenses with the NBA, NFL and most college sports programs as well as its exclusive autograph agreements with athletes. After 50 years with Topps, the NFL gave an exclusive deal to Panini a few years ago and the NBA has done the same. Topps just renewed its deal with MLB. … [Read more...]
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Consignment of the Week: Bill Sharman Celtics Jersey
If you grew up in the early 1970s, you knew him as the coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. If you’re a Boston Celtics fan, you know him as half of one of the NBA’s all-time great backcourts. Bill Sharman spent over 25 years in pro basketball (and even some pro baseball). Now, a surviving relic from his career as Bob Cousy’s running mate during the Celts’ glory days is … [Read more...]
Babe Who? 1916 Sporting Life Cover Whiffed on Young Ruth
It wouldn’t be long before his mug became world famous but in the late winter of 1916, not even those whose sole job was to cover baseball knew what he looked like. There’s proof of that in a 102-year-old copy of The Sporting Life—a publication that billed itself “The Loyal Champion of Clean Sport.” They may have been pure in spirit but they didn't always know … [Read more...]
Capitals Dish Out Upper Deck Arena Giveaway Set for 2018 Stanley Cup Win
Upper Deck and the Washington Capitals have teamed up for a special trading card set commemorating the Caps’ 2018 Stanley Cup win and if you were at Tuesday night’s game, you got one free. All fans who attend the Capitals vs. Red Wings game received the packaged set of six cards upon entering the arena. The set shows players hoisting the Cup following their win in Las … [Read more...]
Kenyan Drake Wants “Miracle in Miami” Ball Back; May Have Sold in Stands for $500
The NFL's play of the year has to be the "Miracle in Miami." The improbable touchdown will live on in history. THE MIRACLE AT HARD ROCK STADIUM 📺 » @NFLonCBS#NEvsMIA #FinsUp pic.twitter.com/Aoc1L5LcGG — Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) December 9, 2018 Kenyan Drake, who crossed the goal line for the touchdown that beat the Patriots, tossed the ball into the … [Read more...]
Notes: eBay vs. Menendez Brothers; Collectors Come Through for Freels; PSA 10 Payton
eBay has been pulling some listings of the infamous 1990-91 Hoops Mark Jackson card that shows the Menendez brothers in the background. Numerous sellers have received notices from the online auctioneer about the premature end of their listings. . @ebay has started cracking down on the Mark Jackson card tonight. They’ll be busy sending these notes out. … [Read more...]
PSA Launches Set Registry Achievement Program; Contest with Prizes
As we reported last month, PSA is launching an achievement program inside its Set Registry. The company released details on Tuesday afternoon, one that also includes a contest on social media where sports cards and other prizes are being given away on a daily basis from now until Christmas. The online program will challenge existing PSA Set Registry members and … [Read more...]
Babe Ruth Family Members Turn Over Memorabilia for Yankee Stadium Auction
Babe Ruth’s surviving family members have consigned hundreds of items related to his life and career to Hunt Auctions, which will offer them in an auction set for Yankee Stadium on June 15. The collection has largely remained unknown to the general public and includes game-worn cleats, two of Ruth's most important contracts and autographed items. High-end Ruth and … [Read more...]
Great American Collectibles Show Launches Jimmy Fund Fundraiser
The Great American Collectibles Show featuring Red Sox Hall of Famer, Rico Petrocelli, and hobby author/ radio host Tom Zappala, is launching a fundraiser in support of The Jimmy Fund/ Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston. The show has partnered with The National Sports Collectors Convention, PSA and eBay for Charity to raise money for the organization. … [Read more...]
Amari Cooper Rookie Cards Worth Another Look
As his team struggled and his impact seemed to fade, Amari Cooper rookie cards were not exactly lighting up the hobby at the end of 2017 and early in the 2018 season. Worthless? Hardly. He was too young to give up on and his first two seasons in Oakland were of the Pro Bowl variety. Yet the Raiders seemed to be going nowhere and as the 2018 season … [Read more...]
