The Pittsburgh Steelers have one of the richest traditions of linebacker greats in the history of professional football. One name that probably isn't mentioned as often as it should be is that of Levon Kirkland. The Clemson graduate and South Carolina native was a two time Pro Bowler, a two time All-Pro, a two time team MVP and he was named to the NFL All-Decade Team of … [Read more...]
Notes: HA Sale Netted $9.4 Million; Mahomes Cards Soar; MeiGray NHL Playoff Jerseys, More
The just concluded Summer Trading Card catalog at Heritage Auctions resulted in 1,971 bidders pushing the auction’s tally past the $9.4 million mark. As we reported earlier this week, bidding was topped by an all-PSA 10 1986-87 Fleer set including the Michael Jordan rookie card that sold for $216,000. Three high-grade 1933 Goudey Sport Kings all topped the … [Read more...]
Chatting with Sid Bream: His Earliest Cards, TTM Requests and Greg Maddux
Sid Bream spent over a decade in the big leagues, playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Pittsburgh Pirates, Atlanta Braves and Houston Astros. He played in two World Series during his time with Atlanta and is best known for 'The Slide' in game seven of the 1992 National League Championship Series, where he scored the game winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning against his … [Read more...]
Tyrone Nesby Talks Celtics Themed Childhood Bedroom, Buying Karl Malone’s Boots and Shadowing Michael Jordan
Tyrone Nesby was a star on the college basketball scene during his time at UNLV. His professional basketball career spanned nearly a decade as he played all around the world including spending time in the CBA, the NBA, the ABA and beyond. A native of Cairo, IL, Nesby is currently the men's head basketball coach at Muhlenberg (P.A.) High School. This past season, he led the … [Read more...]
Catching Up with Brian Mitchell: Former NFL Standout Talks Collecting
Brian Mitchell is widely considered one of the greatest return specialists in the history of the NFL.At the time of his retirement, the native of Plaquemine, Louisiana held the all time NFL record for special teams touchdowns with 13. He trails only Jerry Rice on the NFL's all-time all-purpose yards list, totaling over 23,000 yards during his career. A fifth round pick out … [Read more...]
Mo Vaughn Talks Cape Cod League Cards, Cal Ripken Autographs and Hanging Out with The Big Red Machine
Mo Vaughn was one of the most feared hitters of his generation. 'The Hit Dog' spent the best part of his career, nearly a decade, with the Boston Red Sox. The three time All-Star and 1995 AL MVP finished his career with a batting average just shy of .300 while belting well over 300 home runs and driving in over 1,000 runs. The following year, playing in 161 games, he … [Read more...]
Notes: NBA China Jerseys at Auction; Hot Hoops Auctions, Tiger Market, More
Nearly 40 jerseys worn by the Lakers, Warriors and Nets during the NBA’s pre-season China Games, including those donned by LeBron James and Steph Curry, are now on the block through NBA Auctions. James wore his gold #23 Lakers shirt in both games of the series October 10 and 12 in Shangai and Shenzhen Uni. Curry donned his #30 Icon Edition jersey during the … [Read more...]
Bidding for Trout Hits $1.2 Million as Goldin Opens Elite Catalog
Bidding for the one-of-a-kind 2009 Bowman Chrome Mike Trout Autographed Superfractor opened Monday. It took only minutes for the $1 million opening bid to be placed and only a few hours for a second bid to push it to $1.2 million. With prices for rare modern trading cards shooting upward at a dizzying pace, it’s not likely to stop there, even though it was purchased … [Read more...]
Notes: Fauci Topps NOW Card Sets Sales Record; Shop Embraces Sports Start-Up; ’52 Mantle; Dallas Show
The start of the MLB season means Topps NOW is back to producing cards for events surrounding the season. Several cards are typically produced for each day’s games. They’re priced at $9.99--but can be had for less in quantity. The release of card #2 featured Dr. Anthony Fauci and generated quite a bit of mainstream media publicity. The card sold 51,512 … [Read more...]
Notes: Young Collector Spots Kinlaw Error; Topps’ New Set, Shipping Update; R.J. Hampton Shoes; Player Masks
No, that’s not Javon Kinlaw pictured on his 2020 Score Football rookie card and a young South Carolina Gamecocks fan is not happy about that. 13-year-old Asher Mezzatesta discovered that the card made for Kinlaw, a defensive tackle, actually pictures former Gamecock tight end K.C. Crosby. The mistake was likely made because both players wore number 3. “He gets … [Read more...]