Steiner Sports has struck a deal with dozens of athletes who are now providing hand-written inscriptions of their most memorable moments on images that capture them. Subjects range from Ozzie Smith, who describes how his famous backflip started, to Bob Knight, who was convinced to write about throwing a chair during a game against Purdue during his tenure at … [Read more...] about In Their Own Words: Sports Stars Offer Stories With Their Autographs
Bob Knight
Steiner Auction Includes Nixon Letter to Bob Knight, HOF Baseballs
A copy of No More Vietnams by Richard M. Nixon from iconic basketball coach Bob Knight’s book collection – which includes a personally signed letter from the U.S. President to the legendary coach – highlights the artifacts featured in the Steiner Sports Memorabiliaon-line Fall Classic Auction. Steiner sold hundreds of items from Knight’s personal collection last year. The … [Read more...] about Steiner Auction Includes Nixon Letter to Bob Knight, HOF Baseballs
Tax Implications Spurring Sudden Sales of Sports Stars’ Memorabilia?
It's been a familiar story lately. Retired player or coach selling off a special item or collection, ostensibly to pay for the education of family members. Jim Palmer did it. Don Larsen's doing it. Bob Knight. Ozzie Smith. For collectors with cash, it's like being in a kid in a candy shop. Whenever well known sports personalities let go of the tangible items that … [Read more...] about Tax Implications Spurring Sudden Sales of Sports Stars’ Memorabilia?
Bob Knight Auction Will Include Rings, Game Worn Gear
He couldn't resist a little swipe at sports memorabilia collectors but Bob Knight is going to take advantage of their appetite for goods. Knight is consigning dozens of items from his Hall of Fame coaching career to Steiner Sports to pay for the education of his grandchildren. A conversation with fellow Hall of Famer and Ohio native John Havlicek led the former Army, … [Read more...] about Bob Knight Auction Will Include Rings, Game Worn Gear