Those who own shares in the Wilt Chamberlain rookie year uniform have voted to turn down the $3 million offer from an interested buyer. The vote was decisive with over 90 percent opting to turn down the offer. The majority stake in the uniform is owned by Collectable shareholders with SCP Auctions' David Kohler owning 25%. Accepting the offer would … [Read more...] about Notes: Wilt Offer Rejected; Topps Makes Special Judge Cards; Starting Lineup Ready to Return
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Fan Who Caught Aaron Judge’s 60th Home Run Ball Gives it Back
There will be no auction for the ball that tied The Babe. Michael Kessler, a 20-year-old college baseball player sitting in the bleachers at Yankee Stadium, came away with Aaron Judge's 60th home run ball but decided to give it back to the slugger in exchange for a few words, a handshake, a bat and some autographs. Judge hit the home run that matched Babe Ruth for second … [Read more...] about Fan Who Caught Aaron Judge’s 60th Home Run Ball Gives it Back
Notes: Wagner Quickly to $2 Million; Judge Gold Up 264 Percent; Curry Opener Jersey, Ohtani Robinson Day Cap; Philly Show
Bidding for the T206 Honus Wagner at Goldin Auctions quickly jumped to $2.3 million in the first three days of the auction. Nineteen bids had been made for the card as of early Sunday. Aaron Judge cards continue to stay as hot as the man himself. A 2013 Bowman Chrome Draft Picks & Prospects Aaron Judge Autographs Gold Refractor /50 #BCA-AJ BGS 9.5/Auto 10 … [Read more...] about Notes: Wagner Quickly to $2 Million; Judge Gold Up 264 Percent; Curry Opener Jersey, Ohtani Robinson Day Cap; Philly Show
Aaron Judge Autographed Cards “All Rising” in Value
Already one of the games great power hitters, New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge is putting together an MVP-caliber season in 2022. The 30-year-old impending free agent is hitting home runs as high as his card prices. While Judge is making a late-season push to break the American League home run record of 61 set by Roger Maris in 1961, collectors are scooping up his … [Read more...] about Aaron Judge Autographed Cards “All Rising” in Value
Notes: Moonlight Graham Autographs Uncovered; Fanatics Auction; Pokémon Production Will Blow Your Mind
The population of "Moonlight Graham" autographs just got bigger, thanks to a discovery at the medical school attended by the man immortalized in the book Shoeless Joe and the move, Field of Dreams. Larry Pitrof, head of the alumni association at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore, is a baseball fan. After years of thinking about it, he finally dug … [Read more...] about Notes: Moonlight Graham Autographs Uncovered; Fanatics Auction; Pokémon Production Will Blow Your Mind
Game-Used Items Are Focus of New Fanatics Auction
Aaron Judge's game-used and autographed batting gloves, Kyle Schwarber's shoes from a 2016 World Series game and a handful of Boston Celtics jerseys from the current NBA season are some of the items up for grabs in a newly launched auction. Fanatics is using its lengthy pro sports reach to offer over 140 lots of game-used and player-used memorabilia, primarily from the last … [Read more...] about Game-Used Items Are Focus of New Fanatics Auction
Notes: Kareem Fleer Sticker Record; New Site Has1 Million Cards; Then/Now Bobbleheads; eBay Partners for Gretzky NFT; More
There’s a new record for the highest priced Fleer Basketball sticker. A 1986-87 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar sticker (#1) graded PSA 10 sold for $240,000 in the May Premier Auction at PWCC. It’s also the highest price for any non-rookie Abdul-Jabbar card. Centering and other issues have traditionally kept high grade copies of the Abdul-Jabbar to a minimum. Only … [Read more...] about Notes: Kareem Fleer Sticker Record; New Site Has1 Million Cards; Then/Now Bobbleheads; eBay Partners for Gretzky NFT; More
Notes: MJ’s All-Star Credential; Home Run Ball Kindness; Faster Topps NOW Cards?; Big Morant Sale
You wouldn't think he'd need one, but the all-access pass made for Michael Jordan ahead of his final NBA All-Star Game in 2003 is about to go up for sale through SCP Auctions. The one-of-a-kind item assured Jordan's admittance to the weekend’s festivities from February 7-9, 2003, as noted by the 1-2-3-4 designation on the pass. A week before his 40th birthday, Jordan … [Read more...] about Notes: MJ’s All-Star Credential; Home Run Ball Kindness; Faster Topps NOW Cards?; Big Morant Sale
Fanatics Holiday Auction to Include Vintage Rookie Cards, Ruth Autographs
Fanatics continues its rapid move into the sports card and memorabilia auction market, with its 2020 Holiday event set to open on Wednesday. The online platform will include high-grade vintage and modern rookie cards, autographs from baseball icons and game-used memorabilia. Over 200 lots will be offered. A long-time major player in the online retail market for … [Read more...] about Fanatics Holiday Auction to Include Vintage Rookie Cards, Ruth Autographs
Topps Launches “Game Within The Game” Monthly Series
Topps has partnered with artist Paul Jennis for a series of on-demand cards, but this is one set that won’t be hard to keep up with. 2020 Topps Game Within The Game” cards will feature only MLB stars who are currently active, with one new card issued each month, based on Jennis’ paintings. Cards will be issued at the beginning of each month on Topps.com. The … [Read more...] about Topps Launches “Game Within The Game” Monthly Series