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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]