Two siblings from a Minnesota family and a card dealer from a small town in the Gopher State are celebrating after a gem-mint rookie card of basketball Hall of Famer Wilt Chamberlain was sold for $1.7 million. According to Goldin Auctions, which brokered the private sale, that is the highest price ever paid for a Chamberlain card — rookie or otherwise. The New Jersey-based … [Read more...] about Long Forgotten Wilt Chamberlain Rookie Card Sells For $1.7M
1961-62 Fleer
Oscar Robertson: Basketball Card Royalty
Long before Dwyane Wade, there was a guard who dominated all others with his power, quickness and skills. Before Jason Kidd there was a guard who had triple-doubles so often that it wasn't even thought about as an extraordinary achievement. Before Magic Johnson there was another big guard feeding the ball to Kareem in the post so he could hit his shot. He was … [Read more...] about Oscar Robertson: Basketball Card Royalty
1961-62 Fleer Basketball Set Still Scoring With Collectors
Loaded with superstars, Hall of Famers, and rookie cards of Wilt Chamberlain, Jerry West and Oscar Robertson, the 1961-62 Fleer basketball set celebrated its 50th anniversary this season with collector interest still strong. Due to the age and production quality, the price range for the cards is vast. A graded Wilt Chamberlain rookie card, number 8 in the set, with great … [Read more...] about 1961-62 Fleer Basketball Set Still Scoring With Collectors