The baseball card era that shaped the hobby for an entire generation—stretching from the late 1970s through the explosion of the 1980s—is back in the spotlight this weekend as eight former stars get a chance to have their Hall of Fame cases heard. The Hall's Contemporary Baseball Era Committee meets this week in Orlando, FL to consider players whose greatest impact came since … [Read more...] about Rookie Cards of the Hall of Fame’s Contemporary Era Candidates
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Shoes from Kobe Bryant’s First NBA Start in 1997 Pace SCP Auctions Summer Premier
A pair of Adidas shoes worn by Kobe Bryant when he first joined the LA Lakers starting lineup as a rookie sold for $240,000 Saturday night. SCP Auctions offered the size 13 1/2 Adidas EQT Top 10s, with each shoe signed by the late Hall of Famer just eight months after they sold in another auction for $34,160. The key was the realization that the game in which … [Read more...] about Shoes from Kobe Bryant’s First NBA Start in 1997 Pace SCP Auctions Summer Premier
Notes: Super Bowl Program; Topps 3X MVP Released; Long Beach Expo Trims Shows
The official game program for Super Bowl LIX went to press immediately after the Kansas City Chiefs eliminated the Buffalo Bills Sunday night. Here’s a look at the cover: Once again this year there’s a holographic cover for programs sold at the game site and another “national” edition with a bar code on the front. You can pick either or both up … [Read more...] about Notes: Super Bowl Program; Topps 3X MVP Released; Long Beach Expo Trims Shows
Barry Bonds Autographs Returning to Topps Cards
Barry Bonds autographs will be returning to Topps products in the months to come. Bonds hasn’t signed for a Topps release since 2017. On Monday, the company revealed that the cards that will be part of several upcoming products His autographs will be found inside 2024 Diamond Icons, 2025 Series 1, and elsewhere. Topps indicated some cards will picture him as a … [Read more...] about Barry Bonds Autographs Returning to Topps Cards
Notes: Bonds’ Last, Ohtani’s 54th HR Balls at Auction; Spike Lee’s Big Buy; Lidge’s New Collab Recall Phils’ Title; More
The ball that established the current career home run record and the one that set the record for most homers with 50+ stolen bases are both on the auction block. On Sept. 5, 2007, Barry Bonds hit the 762nd and final homer of his career in Denver and that ball, signed and inscribed by Bonds, is at Goldin. As of Wednesday night, there were no takers at the $325,000 opening … [Read more...] about Notes: Bonds’ Last, Ohtani’s 54th HR Balls at Auction; Spike Lee’s Big Buy; Lidge’s New Collab Recall Phils’ Title; More
Notes: All-Star’s Card Belt; Jackson, Bonds Items Sell; MeiGray Expo; Panini Brings Clark to NASCAR; Fishtown Card Show
Phillies pitcher Matt Strahm brought baseball cards to the All-Star Game--in more ways than one. There were plans for box breaks and a belt made of his own cards. View this post on Instagram A … [Read more...] about Notes: All-Star’s Card Belt; Jackson, Bonds Items Sell; MeiGray Expo; Panini Brings Clark to NASCAR; Fishtown Card Show
Notes: Mr. October’s Jackie Bat to Auction; Kiplinger on Sports Investing; Will Perdue’ MJ Shoes Story; eBay Needs Cards Manager
Reggie Jackson is selling a 1953 Jackie Robinson bat and Sandy Koufax glove that have been part of the Hall of Famer’s collection. Jackson consigned the items to Goldin as part of his King of Collectibles reality show appearance. The bat carries a GU 9.5 rating from PSA/DNA, which states “the O16 model, originally created for New York Giants Hall of Famer Mel … [Read more...] about Notes: Mr. October’s Jackie Bat to Auction; Kiplinger on Sports Investing; Will Perdue’ MJ Shoes Story; eBay Needs Cards Manager
McGriff Rookie Cards Could Benefit from Hall Committee’s Vote
You could make a heroes and villains list from the eight player list that will be considered by the Baseball Hall of Fame's Contemporary Era Committee next month. You've got Albert Belle, a powerful slugger whose personality was rarely warm and fuzzy. Likewise, Barry Bonds--a generational talent with a sometimes surly disposition who may not have hit 762 … [Read more...] about McGriff Rookie Cards Could Benefit from Hall Committee’s Vote
Corey Koskie Q&A: Seeing His (Baseball) Rookie Cards, Bobbleheads and Collecting Gretzky RCs
Anola, Manitoba, Canada native Corey Koskie was the first player born and raised in that province to play Major League Baseball.The multi-sport star grew up primarily playing hockey and volleyball. He played junior hockey and was recruited to play volleyball for the University of Manitoba.Koskie left the Manitoba Bisons as a sophomore in college to play baseball at Des Moines … [Read more...] about Corey Koskie Q&A: Seeing His (Baseball) Rookie Cards, Bobbleheads and Collecting Gretzky RCs
Champagne Stained Gretzky Cup Jersey Headlines GFA Summer Sale
Wayne Gretzky’s last Edmonton Oilers jersey -- worn when he won his final Stanley Cup and complete with champagne stains –is on the market for the first time. The jersey is a highlight of Grey Flannel Auctions summer auction, which opened this week. Bidding has already surpassed $400,000. Grey Flannel’s Michael Russek called the 1988 jersey “the end of an era” and said … [Read more...] about Champagne Stained Gretzky Cup Jersey Headlines GFA Summer Sale