Recent months have seen the rise of newer sports collecting events like Culture Collision and the Burbank Card Show, as well as more traditional powerhouses like the Dallas Card Show and the East Coast National. Now, The New England Card Show is looking to cement its place as more than a regional show through a partnership with The Naismith Memorial … [Read more...] about New England Card Show Partners with Basketball Hall of Fame for Oct. 1 – 2 Event
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SCP Auctions to Sell Clyde Lovellette Collection
SCP Auctions will offer items from the life and career of Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Clyde Lovellette in its upcoming auction, including his 1963 Boston Celtics championship ring. Lovellette was one of the most successful NBA stars of the 1950s and 60s, flying just below superstar status of the likes of Bill Russell, Jerry West, and Wilt Chamberlain. Lovellette … [Read more...] about SCP Auctions to Sell Clyde Lovellette Collection
12 Kobe Game-Worn Jerseys Just Part of Goldin Spring Headliners
Twelve game-worn Kobe Bryant jerseys, a collection of items from his former teammate Rick Fox and over 1,500 other items went up for grabs Monday as Goldin Auctions launched its 2020 Spring catalog. The auction is essentially three events in one, with 87 Bryant-oriented lots, 195 others in a “Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame” auction and the remaining lots … [Read more...] about 12 Kobe Game-Worn Jerseys Just Part of Goldin Spring Headliners
Notes: “Pop Up” Auction; Kobe Call; NY Times on Series 1 as Golden Tickets Emerge
Where can you find a 1915 Boston Red Sox celluloid razor? A ticket stub from Babe Ruth's 699th home run? Chairs from Mickey Mantle's Country Cookin' restaurant? Lelands' newest auction has them--and over 300 other items. The "Pop Up" auction eschews the pricey pieces but rounds up some quirky items, vintage sports and non-sports cards, autographs and … [Read more...] about Notes: “Pop Up” Auction; Kobe Call; NY Times on Series 1 as Golden Tickets Emerge
Notes: Hoop Hall Plaques Up for Auction; FOTL Optic; Zion Jersey Update; USA Hockey Jersey Auction
As part of Goldin Auctions' partnership with the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, the original official Hall of Fame portraits that were formerly on display at the dome-shaped exhibition hall since as early as 2002 are now up for auction. The space around the third floor of the dome where the original portraits were displayed had been used up and the Class of … [Read more...] about Notes: Hoop Hall Plaques Up for Auction; FOTL Optic; Zion Jersey Update; USA Hockey Jersey Auction
Basketball Hall of Fame, PCGS Team Up for U.S. Mint Coin Project
The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame’s 60th anniversary will be the subject of a new United States Mint coin with sales benefitting their various programs. Professional Coin Grading Service is partnering with the Hall on the project. The planned $5 denomination gold, $1 silver and 50-cent clad coins to be struck by the U.S. Mint will be legal tender … [Read more...] about Basketball Hall of Fame, PCGS Team Up for U.S. Mint Coin Project
Teen LeBron’s Old H2 Hummer Rolls to Auction
Long before the NBA championships and MVP awards, LeBron James was the world’s most famous high school basketball player--one who received a 2003 H2 Hummer as a birthday present from his mom when he turned 18. The controversial vehicle, which was eventually deemed a legal gift by the Ohio High School Athletic Association, is going on the auction block this week. It’s … [Read more...] about Teen LeBron’s Old H2 Hummer Rolls to Auction
Hoop Hall, Goldin Auctions in Partnership
The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame has named Goldin Auctions as its official auction partner. The multi-year partnership will feature an annual basketball-themed auction with proceeds benefitting the non-profit Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, which is located in Springfield, MA. "Similar to our partnerships with the Babe Ruth Birthplace & … [Read more...] about Hoop Hall, Goldin Auctions in Partnership
SCP Auctions Opens Spring Catalog with Items from Icons
With over 500 lots ranging from 19th century baseball cards to modern game-worn gear from current stars, SCP Auctions has launched its “Spring Premier” catalog event, scheduled to runs through Saturday, March 24. Top lots include Jesse Owens’ 1976 Presidential Medal of Freedom presented to him by President Gerald Ford, the top collection of unused Super Bowl tickets on PSA … [Read more...] about SCP Auctions Opens Spring Catalog with Items from Icons
Basketball Hall, eBay for Charity Team for 125th Anniversary Fundraiser
As a non-profit entity, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is always looking for ways to drum up support and much needed funding. They're hoping a four month-long auction on eBay will help them do that. In conjunction with the sport's 125th anniversary, the Hall has teamed up with eBay for Charity to host an ongoing auction of basketball memorabilia and … [Read more...] about Basketball Hall, eBay for Charity Team for 125th Anniversary Fundraiser