A jersey worn by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar during the season in which he became an NBA champion for the first time sold for $675,000 to pace Heritage Auctions' Fall Sports offering. The jersey was on the cover of the catalog and was the top selling memorabilia item in the three-day sale of sports memorabilia and cards. It's a record for any piece of Abdul-Jabbar … [Read more...] about Jersey from Kareem’s Bucks Title Among Top Sellers in Heritage Fall Auction
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PSA 10 Jordan Rookies, 1/1 Doncic, Vintage Icons Hit Auction Block
A group of early of Michael Jordan cards, a high-grade Hank Aaron rookie card and a 1/1 Luka Doncic rookie are among the headliners in the PWCC October Premier Auction. PSA 10 examples of both the 1986-87 Fleer Jordan rookie card and rookie sticker are included along with two copies of Jordan’s 1984-85 Star Company card—an unsigned copy graded PSA 8.5 and a signed … [Read more...] about PSA 10 Jordan Rookies, 1/1 Doncic, Vintage Icons Hit Auction Block
Jordan “Flu Game” Shoes Are Next 7-Figure Item
Bidding for the shoes from one of Michael Jordan's most memorable games has crossed the $1 million mark. Goldin is offering the autographed Air Jordan 12 sneakers from the June 11, 1997 game in which an ailing Jordan mustered the strength to score 38 points in Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Utah Jazz. While it's become known as the "flu game," Jordan himself has stated … [Read more...] about Jordan “Flu Game” Shoes Are Next 7-Figure Item
Going, Going, Gone: Aaron Judge’s 62nd Home Run Ball Sells for $1.5 Million
There were reportedly higher offers in the days before and immediately after it landed in the glove of a baseball fan, but Aaron Judge's 62nd home run ball went to auction and sold Saturday night for $1.5 million. The ball was the headliner in Goldin's December Elite sale. It was caught on the fly by Cory Youmans, a vice president at a branch of Fisher Investments in Texas, … [Read more...] about Going, Going, Gone: Aaron Judge’s 62nd Home Run Ball Sells for $1.5 Million
Notes: Messi and the Epic World Cup; Auction Results; PSA Clubbers Get $100 from Loupe
Even if you’re not a huge soccer fan, it’s hard not to consider the World Cup Final one of the greatest games in sports history. Two of the sport’s superstars, both playing at a high level and a match that went past extra time and into a shootout to decide the winner. In the end Lionel Messi finally came away with a championship. The victory will certainly cement … [Read more...] about Notes: Messi and the Epic World Cup; Auction Results; PSA Clubbers Get $100 from Loupe
Jackie Robinson Rookie Photo, Handwritten Letters Help Kick Off Lelands Auction
An original Jackie Robinson photo dating to his earliest days with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947 and the same image used for one of his earliest baseball cards is among the top items in Lelands’ new Fall Classic auction. The 8x10 Type I image shows Robinson kneeling with a bat. It’s the photo collectors will find on one of the cards issued by Bond Bread during his rookie … [Read more...] about Jackie Robinson Rookie Photo, Handwritten Letters Help Kick Off Lelands Auction
Luka Doncic Card Nets Over $3 Million; NM 1952 Mantle Sets Record
A 2018 Panini National Treasures Luka Doncic 1/1 Logoman Rookie Patch Autograph sold for $3.12 million late Thursday night, setting a new record for the most expensive basketball card sold at public auction. The card reportedly changed hands in a private sale last year for $4.6 million, which would mean a loss of nearly $1.5 million for the owner. The auction, conducted … [Read more...] about Luka Doncic Card Nets Over $3 Million; NM 1952 Mantle Sets Record
Notes: Bird/Magic/MJ 1-1 Headlines Auction; Cracker Jack Jackson Sells; Astros Card Set, Series Memorabilia
Goldin was set to open its November Elite Auction on Tuesday night, with high end modern cards and game worn jerseys of some NBA greats among nearly 350 available lots. Expected to draw the most attention: the 1/1 2008-09 UD Exquisite Collection NBA All Access Triple Logoman Michael Jordan/Larry Bird/Magic Johnson Game-Used patch card. Holdered as Authentic by … [Read more...] about Notes: Bird/Magic/MJ 1-1 Headlines Auction; Cracker Jack Jackson Sells; Astros Card Set, Series Memorabilia
Notes: Trio of Million Dollar Trading Card Sales; Montreal Shop Owner Murdered by Son; Scammer Sentenced
One of the 99 2003-04 Upper Deck Exquisite LeBron James rookie cards sold for $2.4 million via Goldin Auctions Saturday night. Twenty-four bids were entered for the card, which is graded 9.5 by BGS with a 10 autograph grade. In 2020, Goldin sold another James RPA numbered to 99 with the identical grades for just over $1 million. The second highest selling … [Read more...] about Notes: Trio of Million Dollar Trading Card Sales; Montreal Shop Owner Murdered by Son; Scammer Sentenced
Record Price for 1954 Bowman Mays in Lelands Inaugural Focus Auction
A 1954 Bowman Willie Mays sold for a record $93,146 late Saturday night as Lelands closed out its first ever Focus Auction, focused on higher end items. The card is one of 19 graded at the mint level by PSA with none higher. It was one of several high end Mays cards offered from a private collection. Mint 9 copies of the 1952 Berk Ross ($73,716) and 1957 … [Read more...] about Record Price for 1954 Bowman Mays in Lelands Inaugural Focus Auction