When they were looking for something to give Scott Rolen as the Hall of Fame third baseman was inducted into the Philadelphia Phillies Wall of Fame, the club turned to baseball glove artist Sean Kane. Kane’s custom-painted glove was presented to him during a ceremony at Citizens Bank Park last Friday night. The one-of-a-kind painting by Kane, whose artwork is in the … [Read more...] about Phils Present Rolen with Glove Artist Sean Kane’s Latest Gem
Sports Memorabilia News
Ed Belfour’s Stanley Cup Winning Items, Frank Finnigan Collection Top Classic Sale
The jersey and mask worn by Hockey Hall of Famer Ed Belfour in the clinching game of the 1999 Stanley Cup Finals sold for more than $91,000 at Classic Auctions early Wednesday. The items came from Belfour’s personal collection. Each was matched to either photos or video. The mask, with a replacement cage, was worn in Dallas’ 2-1 win in Game 6 against … [Read more...] about Ed Belfour’s Stanley Cup Winning Items, Frank Finnigan Collection Top Classic Sale
Fanatics Signs Soccer Superstar Harry Kane to Autograph, Memorabilia Deal
Fanatics has signed English soccer star Harry Kane to an exclusive, multi-year autograph and memorabilia deal. He becomes the first ever British athlete to exclusively partner with Fanatics’ memorabilia and autographs division. It’s Kane’s first such deal and Fanatics’ first signing with a British athlete. Fanatics will become the sole distributor of the English … [Read more...] about Fanatics Signs Soccer Superstar Harry Kane to Autograph, Memorabilia Deal
NFL Rookies to Wear Debut Patches Too
The NFL is taking a page from Major League Baseball’s ‘Rookie Debut Patch’ program, but this time the patches won’t wind up on trading cards. On Wednesday, the NFL announced the launch of NFL Prem1ere, the league’s first-ever jersey patch program that will put small patches on the jerseys of players who make their debut in an NFL uniform. The game-worn jerseys will be … [Read more...] about NFL Rookies to Wear Debut Patches Too
All-Phillies Auction Includes Old and New Gamers, Autographs, More
Hunt Auctions has opened its latest auction—all devoted to the local MLB club. The Exton, PA-based company is holding its annual “Celebration of the Philadelphia Phillies” auction, with game-used memorabilia and other items on the block. Over 230 items are being offered, including items from both past and current players. The auction kicks off with several game … [Read more...] about All-Phillies Auction Includes Old and New Gamers, Autographs, More
Michael Jordan 1st Game Photo Sold for Record $175,000
A photo from Michael Jordan’s first NBA game just set a record for the most expensive photo of the Hall of Famer ever sold. Goldin Auctions says it brokered the private sale of the PSA Type 1 image for $175,000. The 8x10 photograph by Don Bierman of the Chicago Sun-Times features Jordan driving past Frank Johnson of the Washington Bullets during his pro debut at Chicago … [Read more...] about Michael Jordan 1st Game Photo Sold for Record $175,000
Roberto Clemente’s 1964 Batting Champion Silver Bat Award Tops $300k at SCP Auctions’ Summer Premier
The 1964 Silver Bat Award presented to Roberto Clemente sold for $307,500 early Sunday, topping SCP Auctions’ Summer catalog sale. The trophy bat is 34” long and made from 55.6 Troy ounces of sterling silver. It is modeled after the famed Louisville Slugger 125 professional model Clemente bat and came with a letter of provenance from the Clemente family. The … [Read more...] about Roberto Clemente’s 1964 Batting Champion Silver Bat Award Tops $300k at SCP Auctions’ Summer Premier
MeiGray Authenticates 1996 Jordan Conference Clinching Game Jersey
Update: ;The authentication of this jersey was later revoked by MeiGray. A Michael Jordan game-worn road jersey from the 1996 Eastern Conference Finals has now been photo matched by MeiGray. The red Chicago Bulls jersey was worn by Jordan in Games 3 and 4 of the four-game sweep of the Orlando Magic. The Bulls, who finished 72-10 in the regular season to set … [Read more...] about MeiGray Authenticates 1996 Jordan Conference Clinching Game Jersey
Massive Sports Illustrated Collection, Many Signed, at Auction
Sports collecting isn’t just about cards. Or autographs. Or game-worn jerseys. An idea often turns into a singular pursuit that results in an accumulation of items that’s awe inspiring to those whose interests are completely different because we can all understand and appreciate the effort. Collectors get each other. Such is the case with one lot in Heritage … [Read more...] about Massive Sports Illustrated Collection, Many Signed, at Auction
Type 1 Photo from Michael Jordan’s NBA Debut Soars to $141,954
A photo from a Chicago newspaper archive of Michael Jordan playing in his first regular season NBA game sold for $141,954 late Saturday night in the Lelands Summer Classic Auction. The 8x10 photo has been encapsulated and given a Type 1 designation by PSA. It depicts Jordan dribbling up court against the Washington Bullets on Oct. 26, 1984, with his tongue starting to … [Read more...] about Type 1 Photo from Michael Jordan’s NBA Debut Soars to $141,954