I was looking through some of my obscure foreign cards recently when a particular image jogged my memory. The photo on one card was part of the 1950s Album No. 1 collection released by Chocolates Amattler of Spain. I knew that I had seen a photograph that looked exactly like the drawing on the card, but I wasn’t sure where. As is often the case with foreign issues, the player … [Read more...] about Obscure Spanish Card Set Included Early Bob Cousy
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Notes: Imanaga Debut Patch; Big 1-1 Pulls
Topps is offering a look at one of the top MLB Debut Patch autographed cards that will be hidden inside packs of 2024 Chrome Update Baseball, due out next week. As it did last year, the company has teamed up with Major League Baseball to take the small patches that were applied to each rookie's first game uniform and turned them into cards that have been signed by the … [Read more...] about Notes: Imanaga Debut Patch; Big 1-1 Pulls
Wheatland’s 800-Lot Auction Offers a Little Bit of Every Era
Whether your tastes are along the lines of Satchel Paige and Stan Musial or Bryce Harper and Shohei Ohtani, Wheatland Auction Services' latest catalog might just have it covered. The Pennsylvania-based auction house has nearly 800 lots for sale in its August 2024 Sports Card & Memorabilia Auction, including wax, stacks of cards, autographs, vintage cards and memorabilia … [Read more...] about Wheatland’s 800-Lot Auction Offers a Little Bit of Every Era
Celtics Championship Memorabilia Arrives; Jaylen Brown Cards Spike
A 16-year wait came to an end with a dominant performance by the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals Monday night. Their Game 5 win over the Dallas Mavericks gave the franchise its first title since 2008 and 16th overall. Embed from Getty Images Fanatics wasted no time in introducing its line of Celtics championship memorabilia, while collectors continued to snap up Jaylen … [Read more...] about Celtics Championship Memorabilia Arrives; Jaylen Brown Cards Spike
Notes: CGC Cards Lowers Prices; New NSCC Signers; Celts History at HOF; NHL Puck Auction
It’s been a few years since one of the major authentication and grading firms offered per card pricing of under ten bucks, but CGC’s newest move puts submissions in that ballpark. The company announced new pricing tiers that drop its Bulk grading (25 cards or more/50-day turnaround time) from $12 to $11 and its Economy level (30 days) from $15 to $14. Those who have or … [Read more...] about Notes: CGC Cards Lowers Prices; New NSCC Signers; Celts History at HOF; NHL Puck Auction
Rings, Awards, Jacket, Photos from Red Auerbach Estate Up for Auction
Red Auerbach won nine NBA titles in 11 years while coaching the Boston Celtics. Now, items from his winningest season along with a collection of other items from the Hall of Famer's career are on the auction block. All of the items have been consigned to Heritage Auctions by the Auerbach family and are making their hobby debut in the company's Platinum Night … [Read more...] about Rings, Awards, Jacket, Photos from Red Auerbach Estate Up for Auction
Boston Home Streak Brings Back Memories of 1985-86 Celtics
The most paid-attention-to streak in sports came to an end Fri., Jan. 19 as the Denver Nuggets knocked off the Boston Celtics in what many fans and pundits called a probable preview of the 2024 NBA Finals. The loss was Boston’s first of the season at home, as they had won their first 20 games. Dating back to last season, they had won 27 straight at home. The streak … [Read more...] about Boston Home Streak Brings Back Memories of 1985-86 Celtics
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
Collection of Late Celtics Favorite Terry Duerod Up for Auction
He was known as “Sweet Doo” during his career. Terry Duerod was a high school standout, helped the University of Detroit reach the NCAA Tournament as a sophomore and was part of the Boston Celtics’ NBA championship squad in 1981. Duerod, who later served as a firefighter in Detroit for 28 years, died on Nov. 13, 2020, from leukemia. He was 64. Eight of Duerod’s items … [Read more...] about Collection of Late Celtics Favorite Terry Duerod Up for Auction
The Fours Auction Puts Wrap on Boston Sports Bar’s 44-Year History
A Boston sports landmark has closed its doors and the memorabilia inside is up for sale. The Fours, located just steps from the TD Garden, has permanently closed after 44 years of operation. Its famed sports memorabilia collection, which once adorned the walls of the two-story location on Canal Street is now up for auction. More than 1,000 items will be on the market—some … [Read more...] about The Fours Auction Puts Wrap on Boston Sports Bar’s 44-Year History