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...]
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Basketball HOF-SCP Auctions Launch First Event
After a one-year hiatus, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Auction has returned with new partner SCP Auctions now handling the annual event. The auction is now an online only affair that tips off Wednesday, August 3, and runs through Saturday, August 20, at www.scpauctions.com. In late 2014, the Hall severed ties with Grey Flannel Auctions, which had been conducting the … [Read more...]
Auction Just Part of Basketball’s 125th Anniversary Party
On December 21, 1891, a physical education instructor named James Naismith introduced a new game to a class of young men in an otherwise unremarkable gymnasium at the YMCA International Training School in Springfield, Mass. The objective of this game seemed simple; throw a round ball into a round basket tacked to a balcony 10 feet above the floor. The pace of the game was slow … [Read more...]
SCP Auctions Strikes Deal With Basketball Hall of Fame
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced today that SCP Auctions has been named its official auction and appraisal partner. Under the agreement, SCP will conduct the annual basketball-themed auction with proceeds benefitting the Hall of Fame. The Hall had been conducting its annual auction in cooperation with Grey Flannel Auctions for several years, extending … [Read more...]
Chuck Daly’s Dream Team and NBA Memorabilia Coming to Auction
SCP Auctions has been selected to sell dozens of items from the estate of Hall of Fame basketball coach Chuck Daly. Daly was one of the biggest names in coaching during the late 1980s to mid-1990s, leading the Detroit Pistons to consecutive titles in 1989 and ‘90, and the United States Men's Olympic Basketball Team – nicknamed the "Dream Team" – to the gold medal at the 1992 … [Read more...]
Krzyzewski to Autograph 1,000 Win Memorabilia
Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski has agreed to sign autographs for Steiner Sports, commemorating his 1,000th career coaching victory. The company has posted images of photographs and signed basketballs on its website with an order form. The signing will take place in early March. Krzyzewski earned his 1,000th win Sunday over St. John’s. He leads all active coaches in … [Read more...]
Basketball Hall Sues Grey Flannel, Terminates Contract
The Basketball Hall of Fame has terminated its agreement with Grey Flannel Auctions and is suing the company for what it says are unpaid bills in conjunction with the annual auction at the Springfield, MA shrine. As first reported by MassLive.com, the suit indicates that a contract between the two parties stipulated that Grey Flannel was to pay the Hall of Fame $50,000 … [Read more...]
$1.25 Million Autographed Aston Martin Offered at Auction
A one-of-a-kind 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish sports car autographed by 50 basketball legends and valued at $1.25 million is going on the auction block. The car is in pristine condition with just over 5,000 miles on the odometer. It was created by Aston Martin exclusively for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame's Official 50th Anniversary celebration. The car was … [Read more...]
Panini Intrigue Basketball to Return…A Little Earlier
Panini is preparing for the second edition of a product that debuted just four months ago. 2013-14 Panini Intrigue Basketball will return this spring with four autograph or memorabilia cards in each 11-card box. While focused on current players, Hall Dwellers Autographs will honor the greatest NBA players of all-time. It’s one of four autograph memorabilia inserts to be … [Read more...]
Basketball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Auction Includes Superstar Jerseys, Jerry Lucas Collection
Another former pro sports star has decided to liquidate a memorabilia collection. The 2013 Basketball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Auction will feature a 1960 Olympic Basketball gold medal and other items from former Ohio State and NBA star Jerry Lucas. This year’s Induction Auction on Sept. 7 – Grey Flannel Auctions' eighth such event to date – includes 143 lots, each … [Read more...]
