The AFLAC High School All-American Autographed cards that were inserted into packs of the recently-released 2011 Bowman Draft Picks & Prospects did not get sequentially numbered. The seven subjects included Archie Bradley, Dylan Bundy, Larry Greene, Travis Harrison, Francisco Lindor, Robert Stephenson and Blake Swihart. To ensure the autographed card’s authenticity, … [Read more...]
USA Soccer Jersey Auction for Disabled Veterans
The U.S. Men’s National Team’s autographed game-worn jerseys from the Veterans Day match against France are now available via an online auction with all proceeds going to benefit the Disabled American Veterans organization. Following the match against France on Nov. 11 at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, all 18 players who dressed for the match signed their own jerseys, … [Read more...]
New Sports Memorabilia Auction Venture Will Also Aid Player Charities
The 8D Network, a new auction house specializing in sports memorabilia with a mission of advancing charities supported by athletes, has been launched and is preparing for its inaugural auction this December. The 8D Network comes from the team of professionals who have operated Game Used Universe since 2005, but who have decided to step up their efforts by donating 10% of … [Read more...]
Items in Ted Williams Memorabilia Auction on Display
Last month, we told you about a collection of awards and personal items consigned to auction by the family of Ted Williams. Now, we're giving collectors their first look at some of what will be in the auction next year. The live public auction in April will consist of a large quantity of Williams’ personal items including his 1949 Most Valuable Player Award and his 1956 … [Read more...]
Judge Orders Halt to Sale of Reggie Jackson Ring, Watch
A federal judge on Wednesday ordered American Memorabilia to stop the auction of two items Reggie Jackson claims are rightfully his. Just over 24 hours before a 1977 World Series ring and commemorative watch were to be sold by the Las Vegas-based company, U.S. District Court Judge Kent Dawson ruled the auction should be halted. Jackson sued American, his 77-year-old … [Read more...]
1921 American Caramel Cards, Fresh Consignments Highlight MnM Auction
MnM Sportscards opens its June Auction this Saturday with vintage baseball cards and memorabilia on the docket. A selection of 1921 E121 American Caramels including Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb stands out, with many highest graded examples among those offered. Graded Mickey Mantle cards from the 1960s and 60s, Babe Ruth memorabilia, 1937 and 38 Yankees World Series tickets, … [Read more...]
1973 Knicks Championship Ring Tops Chicago Auction
The 1973 NBA Championship ring belonging to former Knick Dick Barnett sold for $39,100 Saturday, leading a pack of impressive sports jewelry sold during Hunt Auctions' event at the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame. The final bid on the ring, which contains a diamond in the middle and Barnett's name on the side, was $34,000. The auction company's buyer's premium … [Read more...]
Latos “I Hate SF” Signed Balls Raise Money, Stir Ire
San Diego Padres' pitcher Mat Latos turned heads with his breakout performance on the mound in 2010. He did it again with three autographs. Latos and the Padres lost a close NL West division race to the Giants on the last day of the season, a frustrating end to what had been an unexpectedly great season. The Giants, of course, went on to win the World Series. The … [Read more...]
Rays Fan Fest Has Collector Angles
The Tampa Bay Rays will hold their annual Fan Fest this Saturday with a number of opportunities for collectors. As part of a charity 'yard sale', the team is offering game-used and autographed memorabilia, some dating back to the inaugural season of 1998. Among the items for sale are game-used and autographed bats, baseballs, jerseys, batting helmets and lineup cards. … [Read more...]
Vintage Football Cards Top Auction
The highest graded 1948 Leaf trading card of Pro Football Hall of Famer Bobby Layne sold for $27,618 in Memory Lane Inc’s football-only Big Game Auction II on Saturday night. The PSA 8.5 (nr mint-mint plus) card shows Layne in yellow-colored pants, a variation that drew 11 bids from serious collectors of rare football cards. Layne was a University of Texas All-American in … [Read more...]