LeBron James' jersey from his NBA Finals Game 7 victory with the Miami Heat in 2013 sold for $3.68 million in a live auction at Sotheby’s Friday morning, the most ever paid for one of the long-time star’s game-worn gear. The jersey was worn during James’ first career NBA Finals Game 7 appearance, which culminated in back-to-back championships and NBA Finals MVP awards with … [Read more...] about LeBron 2013 Finals Jersey Nets $3.68 Million
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Maradona Hand of God Ball, High End Cards Lead Goldin Elite Sale
Nine months after the jersey Diego Maradona was wearing when he scored the most famous goals of his legendary career sold for over $9 million, the infamous “Hand of God'' ball from the 1986 World Cup is now up for sale. The ball is among the top items in Goldin's January Sports Elite Auction. Bidding stood at $700,000 on Tuesday. One of the most famous goals … [Read more...] about Maradona Hand of God Ball, High End Cards Lead Goldin Elite Sale
Ali’s Last Boxing Trunks Head to Auction
A British auction house says it's offering the boxing trunks Muhammad Ali wore in the final fight of his career. The MacGregor boxing trunks were worn by Ali during the “Drama in Bahama,” a December 11, 1981 match at the Queen Elizabeth Sports Centre in Nassau that pitted Ali against Jamaican Trevor Berbick. Chiswick Auctions says the trunks were given by Ali’s … [Read more...] about Ali’s Last Boxing Trunks Head to Auction
Items from Walter Payton, Gino Marchetti Kick off Super Bowl Auction
Hunt Auctions and NFL Auction are once again collaborating at Super Bowl LVII to host the 15th Annual Super Bowl Live Auction event on February 11. The auction features hundreds of items highlighted by the memorabilia from the personal collections of Pro Football Hall of Fame members Walter Payton and Gino Marchetti, game-worn items from current players and a prototype for what … [Read more...] about Items from Walter Payton, Gino Marchetti Kick off Super Bowl Auction
MeiGray to Auction Jerseys, Pucks from ECHL All-Star Game
Collectors will have the opportunity to purchase jerseys and pucks from the 2023 Warrior/ECHL All-Star Classic beginning Jan. 19. The jerseys worn by the ECHL Eastern Conference and Western Conference All-Stars during the round robin and semi-final/final games from the All-Star Classic will be available for bid in a three-week auction on MeiGrayAuctions.com. … [Read more...] about MeiGray to Auction Jerseys, Pucks from ECHL All-Star Game
Robert Parish’s Bulls Championship Ring Coming to Auction
His legacy was secure but Robert Parish wasn’t quite ready to hang up his sneakers as the 1996-97 NBA season approached. At age 43 and already a three-time NBA champion, he signed on to play modest minutes for the Chicago Bulls. Now, the championship ring from that next-to-Last Dance season is about to go on the auction block. The diamond-studded piece is among … [Read more...] about Robert Parish’s Bulls Championship Ring Coming to Auction
Program from First World Series Among Record Setters in $6.7 Million Memory Lane Auction
A scored program from the first game of the first modern World Series in 1903 sold for a record $171,484 early Sunday in Memory Lane’s Winter Rarities Auction. One of only a small number of known surviving examples from the entire series, the program’s original owner chronicled the 7-3 Pittsburgh Pirates victory over Cy Young and the Boston Americans at the Huntington Avenue … [Read more...] about Program from First World Series Among Record Setters in $6.7 Million Memory Lane Auction
Banchero’s Home Debut Jersey Up for Auction
The NBA East’s Rookie of the Month may well be the league’s Rookie of the Year and now the jersey he wore in his first regular season home game in up for sale. NBA Auctions is offering Paolo Banchero’s home debut jersey in its current round of sales. The blue and black pinstripe jersey is from the Orlando Magic’s loss to the Boston Celtics on Oct. 22 at Amway … [Read more...] about Banchero’s Home Debut Jersey Up for Auction
Ted Williams’ Triple Crown Trophy, 1941 Heisman, Mick and Yogi All-Star Game Bats Part of Upcoming High-End Auction
An 81-year-old Heisman Trophy, Ted Williams’ 1947 Triple Crown award and Steve Christoff’s gold medal from the 1980 “Miracle On Ice” U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team will be among an exclusive group of items being offered in a premium catalog being put together by SCP Auctions. The company says no more than 100 items will be offered in the “February Finest” … [Read more...] about Ted Williams’ Triple Crown Trophy, 1941 Heisman, Mick and Yogi All-Star Game Bats Part of Upcoming High-End Auction
Guide to George Burke’s Baseball Photos
More than 60 years after his death, George Burke remains one of the most famous and collected baseball photographers. Based out of Chicago, Burke shot some of the iconic images of the days' stars including Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Jimmy Foxx, Dizzy Dean and Joe DiMaggio, was the official photographer for several teams and provided the photos for the Goudey and Play Ball … [Read more...] about Guide to George Burke’s Baseball Photos