Jack Zimmerman was a standout basketball player at the University of Dayton during the late 1970s and went on to play professionally, but he has also had an amazing career as an autograph collector. In July, Sports Collectors Daily spoke with Tim Gallagher, who, along with Zimmerman and Vince Martin, began sending requests for autographs through the mail when they were … [Read more...]
Goods from Hoops Great Gola Up for Grabs at Goldin
“Gola Goal!” The words of legendary Philadelphia P.A. announcer Dave Zinkoff echoed off the walls whenever hometown hero Tom Gola scored for the Warriors. A LaSalle legend who became an unselfish star in the NBA, Gola was a folk hero in a city that loved hoops. Now, six years after his death, some of the items from his college and pro career are on the auction … [Read more...]
Writin’ Mike: Tyson Inscribes Notes from 58 Fights on New Memorabilia Line
His latest fight may not have been quite as entertaining as those from his prime, but Mike Tyson still has plenty of memories from his four decades worth of boxing. Now, he’s taking boxing fans on a trip down memory lane by writing about each of them on pieces of memorabilia. Tyson recently partnered with Inscriptagraphs, a Las Vegas based popular celebrity memorabilia … [Read more...]
Gary Player’s Major Championship Trophies Sold at Auction
Four of golf icon Gary Player’s nine major championship trophies have sold for a combined $574,843 at auction. Golden Age Golf Auctions offered a selection of the awards given to Player following each of the events. Four others, representing major wins on the PGA Champions tour, were also sold. Player’s 1978 Masters trophy was the top seller, netting … [Read more...]
Photo of the Day: Young Mick and Teammates Celebrate Key Rookie Year Homer
He looks about 13. Truth is, Mickey Mantle was a pretty young guy during his first season with the Yankees but next to a couple of guys who had made their big league debuts in the midst of World War II, he seems more like a kid brother than a home run hitting teammate. The well-worn, but perhaps one of a kind original photo dating to the icon’s rookie season, was … [Read more...]
Photo Of The Day: New York’s Hilltop Park In 1909
The deadball era was a simpler time for baseball, but the New York-Boston rivalry was already in full flower. A rare photo from iconic photographer Charles Conlon captures a 1909 game at Hilltop Park in New York, and this stunningly clear shot is part of RMY Auctions’ November Collectors Auction. Pictured in the photograph is Boston Red Sox second baseman Amby McConnell, … [Read more...]
The Fours Auction Puts Wrap on Boston Sports Bar’s 44-Year History
A Boston sports landmark has closed its doors and the memorabilia inside is up for sale. The Fours, located just steps from the TD Garden, has permanently closed after 44 years of operation. Its famed sports memorabilia collection, which once adorned the walls of the two-story location on Canal Street is now up for auction. More than 1,000 items will be on the market—some … [Read more...]
Photo of the Day: Babe’s Homer as Yanks Win 1st Title
He had christened New York's new baseball palace with a homer back in April. He bookended the historic season with another one that helped the Yankees win the World Series. An image of Babe Ruth crossing home plate after a Game 6 blast at the Polo Grounds on October 15, 1923 is the RMY Auctions Photo of the Day. It's one of over 500 historic photos in the … [Read more...]
SCP Auctions to Sell Clyde Lovellette Collection
SCP Auctions will offer items from the life and career of Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Clyde Lovellette in its upcoming auction, including his 1963 Boston Celtics championship ring. Lovellette was one of the most successful NBA stars of the 1950s and 60s, flying just below superstar status of the likes of Bill Russell, Jerry West, and Wilt Chamberlain. Lovellette … [Read more...]
Historic Relic: 1919 World Series Game 8 Stub Hits Auction
Nearly 33,000 fans showed up to watch the final game of the 1919 World Series. At a time when ticket stubs weren’t considered much of a keepsake by most fans, few survived the trip back home. Even fewer survived the decades to come, when spring cleaning probably claimed more than a few. Those who were inside Comiskey Park on October 9, 1919 saw the end of a … [Read more...]