What's believed to be the oldest golf scorecard in the world is coming to public auction. The European-based auction house Bonhams is selling the card in an auction set to open May 1. The card, which has been framed and mounted, dates from December 2, 1820. It shows that a "Mr. Cundell" played the five holes within the Musselburgh Race Track twice, a total of ten … [Read more...]
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Abdul-Jabbar Collection, 2009 Bowman Chrome Trout Top $6 Million Goldin Sale
The final auction of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar memorabilia netted $2.9 million early Sunday morning, highlighted by the sale of four of his NBA championship rings, which combined to bring over $1.2 million including the buyer’s premium. Goldin Auctions offered 234 items from the basketball life of the Hall of Fame center who is selling the items in part to raise money for … [Read more...]
T206 Wagner Headlines New Memory Lane Auction
The first T206 Honus Wagner card to be offered at auction in nearly 18 months has hit the auction block as Memory Lane Inc. opens its year-ending ‘Holy Grail Rarities’ auction. It’s one of over 1,000 sports card and memorabilia listings in the auction, which runs now through December 15. Graded Authentic by PSA, the Wagner card has been restored on two occasions, … [Read more...]
Mike Trout Extends Exclusive Autograph Deal with Topps
Don’t look for Mike Trout autographed cards anywhere else but on Topps trading cards for the foreseeable future. Trout’s representatives and Topps have come together on an extension of their exclusive contract that will keep the Angels outfielder’s signature on the company’s various products. The 25-year-old Trout, who has won two of the last three American League … [Read more...]
Topps’ NSCC Wrapper Redemption Set Planned
Topps’ plans for the 2016 National Sports Collectors Convention include a wrapper redemption program featuring its Bowman brand. The 2016 Bowman “National” Refractor packs will consist of four cards. They can only be obtained by opening ten sealed packs of any 2016 Topps products (except for Opening Day and Stickers) or five packs of 2016 Bowman or 2015 Bowman’s Best. … [Read more...]
Notes: 1880s Cabinet Card Discovered; Big $ for Trout; Spring Training ‘Graphs
The publicity associated with the recent discovery of Ty Cobb cards from the ‘Lucky 7 Find’ brought out at least one even older piece of baseball memorabilia. Michigan resident Kathleen Klein saw the story and recalled an old family photo album that contained a cabinet card of her great-great grandfather, a member of the 19th century Detroit Wolverines. Like Cobb, pitcher … [Read more...]
