It wasn’t an official statistic yet but later research showed the man who would actually coin the term had 22 sacks in 1968, a total that even today would rank among the best of all-time. Deacon Jones was a force of nature on the defensive line, primarily with the Los Angeles Rams during his Hall of Fame career. Now, a game-worn jersey from that incredible season 50 … [Read more...] about Photo-Matched Deacon Jones Jersey Dates to 1968
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Notes: LeBron Playoff Jersey Hits $39K; Triple-Signed NOW Card Gone in a Flash; PSA Milestone; 1968 Tigers Collector
It’s not the last Cavs jersey he will ever wear—but might be one of the last. LeBron James’ jersey from Cleveland’s loss in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals sold for $39,575 Thursday night. Eighty-three bids were entered in the auction, which began July 3. James recorded a double-double in the May 23 loss at TD Garden. While not exactly … [Read more...] about Notes: LeBron Playoff Jersey Hits $39K; Triple-Signed NOW Card Gone in a Flash; PSA Milestone; 1968 Tigers Collector
5 Cards to Capture Baseball As It Was 50 Years Ago
It was the last year in which finishing at the top of the standings in your league meant an automatic berth in the World Series. It was the year in which Nolan Ryan and Johnny Bench made their baseball card debuts and a year in which the American League batting champ barely hit .300. In 1968, baseball card packs were still a nickel, and while you won't find even … [Read more...] about 5 Cards to Capture Baseball As It Was 50 Years Ago
Three-Day Show Set for Columbus Includes Urban Meyer, 968 Buckeyes Reunion
Plans are underway for the return of a large show in Columbus, OH early in 2018. The 2018 Midwest Sports Spectacular will be held January 19-21 at The Ohio Expo Center’s Cardinal Hall on E. 17th Avenue in Columbus. Promoters say the show will be three times larger than last year’s event with over 100 vendor booths and PSA and JSA on hand to accept authentication … [Read more...] about Three-Day Show Set for Columbus Includes Urban Meyer, 968 Buckeyes Reunion
Jersey from ‘Grooved’ Mantle Homer No. 535 Fetching Big Bucks
Denny McLain’s earned run average in 1968 was 1.96. It might have been just a little lower if he hadn’t voluntarily surrendered a late-season home run to Mickey Mantle. The story behind the gesture to an aging slugger by baseball’s last 30-game winner is playing out in an auction that could result in a record price for a Mickey Mantle jersey. The road grey … [Read more...] about Jersey from ‘Grooved’ Mantle Homer No. 535 Fetching Big Bucks
The Rarest Topps Basketball Set Ever Made
One of the rarest and most expensive basketball sets ever produced has only 22 cards but nearly all of them would be considered all-time greats. Produced a year before Topps returned to official NBA card production with their 1969-70 set, the 1968-69 Topps Test cards are very different than any basketball sets the company ever made. The Topps Test cards are only black and … [Read more...] about The Rarest Topps Basketball Set Ever Made