His kids are grown and Hockey Hall of Famer Ray Bourque recently downsized with a well publicized estate sale that included household goods, jewelry, clothing, some autographed jerseys and other items. Now, he’s unloading some of the stuff that will likely be of interest to serious collectors. Classic Auctions announced Wednesday that Bourque had consigned a … [Read more...]
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Notes: Collector’s Find Winds Up in HOF; Munson “Roast” Program; Farewell to Long-Time Dealer; Jim Beckett: Podcaster
Collector Larry Berman recently purchased a piece of hockey history so important he didn’t feel right about keeping it. The 1948 letter from New York Rangers executive Frank Boucher was an invitation to the team’s training camp at Saranac Lake, N.Y. The recipient was prospect Herb Carnegie. A highly skilled black player, Carnegie could have been the first to play in … [Read more...]
Mark May’s Stolen Super Bowl Rings Recovered; Suspect Arrested
Former NFL lineman and current broadcast analyst Mark May has his two Super Bowl rings back, thanks to an assist from the home of Pawn Stars. May had the rings from Super Bowls XVII and XXII with him during a charity event in Scottsdale, AZ in February and it was during that time he reported them missing. According to ABC 15 in Phoenix, a man recently … [Read more...]
PSA to Give Away 3 Jordan Rookie Cards as Part of NSCC Promo Plans
PSA plans to give away a trio of 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan #57 rookie cards with a combined valued of more than $10,000 during this year’s National Sports Collectors Convention. The giveaway is part of several promotions being planned by the company for the July 31-August 4 event at the Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. The three different Jordan cards—graded 8, … [Read more...]
NSCC Seeks Donations for Charity Auction
The National Sports Collectors Convention is once again hosting an auction benefitting the Ronald McDonald House. Thanks to donations from collectors, dealers and others, the auction is an effort to raise money for families needing to stay close to a hospitalized child. So far, the auction includes autographed items from Don Mattingly, Bobby Hull, Emmitt Smith, John … [Read more...]
Early Babe Ruth Cards Pace Mile High Auction
A quartet of iconic sports cards and an unprecedented ticket stub collection dominated the action in Mile High Card Company’s July Auction which closed early Friday morning. Leading the way was a pair of rare Babe Ruth cards with a 1916 D350-1 Standard Biscuit #151 Babe Ruth PSA 2 selling for $125,443 and a 1917 H801-8 Boston Store #147 Ruth SGC 3.5 bringing in $124,473. … [Read more...]
Rony Almeida Soccer Collection Includes Rare, Vintage Olympic, World Cup Items
Throughout the 20th century, the Ecuadorian-American soccer fan, numismatist, and museum curator Rony J. Almeida created a vast collection of soccer memorabilia to preserve the history of "The Beautiful Game" in South America. His collection of rare futbol collectibles is now being sold through Goldin Auctions. The Almeida collection … [Read more...]
2016 World Series “Last Out” Gloves Headline Goldin Sale
With thousands of collectors convening in Chicago at the National Sports Collectors Convention during the first week of August, it's not surprising that Goldin Auctions' annual live auction is loaded with historic collectibles of Chicago athletes. The most buzz-worthy lot includes both of the gloves worn by Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo when they combined for the final … [Read more...]
Notes: Rare Cy Young Card Auction; “Expos” Uniforms, Too; National Notes
Grey Flannel Auctions is selling one of only two known 1891 John H. Ryder Cy Young Cabinet cards, a newly uncovered example that represents possibly the first image ever produced of the Hall of Fame pitcher in a big league uniform. From the description: “This hobby fresh discovery was unearthed recently from an original album that was found in a factory almost 65 years ago. … [Read more...]
Notes: ’48 Tribe Ball at Appraisal Fair; Seinfeld Card Giveaway; Pilots Throwbacks Auction
The appraisal fair continues in Cleveland as Hunt Auctions takes a look at some of the items brought in by fans interested in finding out what their baseball memorabilia is worth. Some of it isn’t worth much but every once in a while, a gem comes through. Among the items that showed up on Saturday was a high quality 1948 Cleveland Indians team signed baseball that … [Read more...]
