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
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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
Consignment of the Week: Bill Sharman Celtics Jersey
If you grew up in the early 1970s, you knew him as the coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. If you’re a Boston Celtics fan, you know him as half of one of the NBA’s all-time great backcourts. Bill Sharman spent over 25 years in pro basketball (and even some pro baseball). Now, a surviving relic from his career as Bob Cousy’s running mate during the Celts’ glory days is … [Read more...] about Consignment of the Week: Bill Sharman Celtics Jersey
Consignment of the Week: 1957 Celtics Championship Ring
The Boston Celtics’ NBA dynasty was just getting started thanks to the arrival of a game-changing player from the University of San Francisco. While Bill Russell’s impact was enormous, the Celts were a team and one of the players who shared that first NBA championship with the future Hall of Fame center was Lou Tsioropolous, a former University of Kentucky standout. … [Read more...] about Consignment of the Week: 1957 Celtics Championship Ring