There is a lot at stake – more so than usual – in this year’s NBA Finals. And what’s at stake will have a huge impact on the basketball card market. Some call it a changing of the guard. But it’s more than that. It’s a battle to see who will, once and for all, be the new face of the NBA. If you have been following basketball card podcasts, online posts, and auctions of … [Read more...] about The Finals Offer Players a Chance to Be New Face of NBA, Hobby
Bill Russell
Bill Russell Rookie Card Sells for Record $660,000
One of the highest graded Bill Russell rookie cards now ranks as one of the top three highest selling vintage basketball cards. A PSA 8.5 copy set the pace in PWCC’s May Vintage Premier Auction when it closed at $660,000. The price set a record for any Russell card ever sold and now stands third behind a PSA 9 1948 Bowman George Mikan rookie that sold for $800,000 in … [Read more...] about Bill Russell Rookie Card Sells for Record $660,000
Bill Russell, Shaq Jerseys Among Chart Toppers in Monday Auction
A late 1950s Bill Russell Celtics jersey sold for $511,125 Monday afternoon, while a Shaquille O'Neal jersey matched to several games in the Los Angeles Lakers' 2001-02 season also drew a six-figure price at Hunt Auctions. The two jerseys were among the highest selling items in the live sale, which included dozens of items from the careers of Russell and fellow Celtics legend … [Read more...] about Bill Russell, Shaq Jerseys Among Chart Toppers in Monday Auction
Bill Russell’s HOF, 50 Greatest Players Rings, Montana’s First TD Pass Football Headline SCP Auctions Catalog
Two important items from the career of the late Bill Russell, the ball Joe Montana threw for his first career NFL touchdown pass, a high grade 1951 Bowman Mantle rookie and over 750 other lots are among more than 750 lots that headline SCP Auctions’ Summer Premier. The auction kicked off Wednesday and will continue through September 9. Russell’s Naismith Basketball … [Read more...] about Bill Russell’s HOF, 50 Greatest Players Rings, Montana’s First TD Pass Football Headline SCP Auctions Catalog
Bevy of Big Name NBA Gamers at Goldin
Jerseys and shoes worn by some of basketball's biggest icons will find new homes this month. Goldin Auctions has brought a pile of valuable NBA gamers to its current catalog. The headliner is an autographed and inscribed Bill Russell home Celtics jersey, photo-matched to Game 7 of the 1966 NBA Finals. Bidding had already reached $290,000 less than 24 hours after bidding had … [Read more...] about Bevy of Big Name NBA Gamers at Goldin
Second Bill Russell Jersey Sells for Over $1 Million
Complete with the bloodstains from some unknown on court battle, the second of two Bill Russell game jerseys to be offered since December sold for $1,022,250 on Friday as Hunt Auctions concluded the second auction of memorabilia consigned by the legendary NBA star. The autographed white jersey with Russell's famous number 6 sold for almost as much as the first … [Read more...] about Second Bill Russell Jersey Sells for Over $1 Million
Bill Russell Memorabilia Fetches $7.4 Million in Boston Auction
One of the most complete and valuable single-player collections of sports memorabilia scattered to new ownership on Friday night as Hunt Auctions wrapped up its sale of Bill Russell’s personal collection. Over 400 items from the Hall of Famer’s career hammered to a close during a live finale at TD Garden in Boston, with over $7.4 million in sales. Online bidding began … [Read more...] about Bill Russell Memorabilia Fetches $7.4 Million in Boston Auction
TNT Crew Talks Russell Auction Ahead of Friday Finale
The auction of items from the life and career of Bill Russell is heading for the finish line with a live finale set for this Friday in Boston. Hunt Auctions is selling Russell's championship rings, MVP awards, photos, some game-used items and other items. The auction got a major plug from the NBA on TNT crew Tuesday night, with Shaquille O'Neal, Kenny Smith and Charles … [Read more...] about TNT Crew Talks Russell Auction Ahead of Friday Finale
Notes: Russell Auction Opens; Lucky 1960 Cello Break; New KY Show; New NorCal Shop
The Bill Russell Collection is now on the block. As we reported earlier this year, the basketball great consigned a large group of items from his career to Hunt Auctions, which put them up for bids on Monday. The auction will end December 10 with a live finale at TD Garden in Boston. Several championship rings, trophies, game-worn items and other memorabilia—even … [Read more...] about Notes: Russell Auction Opens; Lucky 1960 Cello Break; New KY Show; New NorCal Shop
Bill Russell Consigns Memorabilia Collection to Upcoming Live Auction
Bill Russell had a breathtaking career in the NBA as a player and coach with the Boston Celtics. The Hall of Famer also was an outspoken opponent of racial injustice and social inequities, particularly at a time when the civil rights movement was gaining momentum. Hunt Auctions announced Thursday that Russell had consigned his collection of basketball memorabilia and civil … [Read more...] about Bill Russell Consigns Memorabilia Collection to Upcoming Live Auction