It’s two catalogs in one. New Jersey-based Love of the Game Auctions has launched its 2017 Fall Premier auction of vintage sports cards and memorabilia but the catalog’s flip side will appeal to those who are fans of the sweet science. The “Ringside” sale is the auction’s first session, focusing specifically on boxing cards and memorabilia. For the second year, it is … [Read more...] about LOTG Opens Fall Premier, Ringside Auctions
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Notes: On-Site PSA Grading at Long Beach; Strickland’s Fight Gear at Auction
PSA is offering on-site trading card grading at the upcoming Long Beach Expo. Typically, the company only grades on site during the five-day run of the National Sports Collectors Convention. Grading will be offered Thursday, June 8 through Friday, June 9. All card submissions must be made by Friday at 11 a.m. Table holders and Early Entry badges will be offered … [Read more...] about Notes: On-Site PSA Grading at Long Beach; Strickland’s Fight Gear at Auction
Rare Ali-Liston II Fight Poster, Signed by Sonny, Up for Bid
It was one of the more bizarre sports stories of the 1960s. A much-anticipated rematch between the two biggest names in boxing shut down by a district attorney over concerns that the promoters were connected to organized crime and moved to, of all places, Lewiston, ME. Now, a poster for the Muhammad Ali-Sonny Liston fight that was to take place at Boston Garden—is going on … [Read more...] about Rare Ali-Liston II Fight Poster, Signed by Sonny, Up for Bid
SCP Auctions Winter Catalog Opens with Ruth, Lombardi, Blanda Collections
The first major catalog auction of 2017 opened Wednesday morning as SCP Auctions opened the curtain on its Winter Premier event. Over 1,000 lots are on the block including never-before-offered items from Babe Ruth, Vince Lombardi, George Blanda and other well-known names. The auction is set to run through January 21. Other top lots include 1992 “Dream Team” … [Read more...] about SCP Auctions Winter Catalog Opens with Ruth, Lombardi, Blanda Collections
Ali Auction Chronicles Champ’s Career
Two weeks after its last auction generated a whopping $13 million, Heritage Auctions is expected to generate another deep seven-figure sale—all focused on the late Muhammad Ali. The auction includes the only Ali heavyweight championship belt ever to come to auction. Already online, the auction includes 79 Ali-centric lots including the trunks worn in the fabled “Rumble in … [Read more...] about Ali Auction Chronicles Champ’s Career
Crush of Ali Autographs Sparks Debate
Predictably, the online market was flooded with Muhammad Ali memorabilia in the days immediately following his death. Many of the items offered for sale were listed as autographed. For who have followed Ali’s autograph signing deals and the market for genuine signatures, some of the prices were too good to be true. Ali, whose signature changed over the years as he battled … [Read more...] about Crush of Ali Autographs Sparks Debate
Chance Meeting with Champ Led to Collecting Passion
Muhammad Ali loved being Muhammad Ali. It’s apparent in every story that’s been told about him since his death. Each tale seems better than the last, with average folks relating stories of Ali being unfailingly kind and generous to fans, no matter how famous he became. Among the best we’ve heard so far comes from a tiny town in the Midwest. It came at the height of Ali’s … [Read more...] about Chance Meeting with Champ Led to Collecting Passion
Sports Detectives Delves into Search for Ali’s 1960 Olympic Gold Medal
In his biography Muhammad Ali tells the story of what happened to his Olympic gold medal from the 1960 Rome Olympics: disgusted by being refused service in a Louisville diner, he tossed the medal into the Ohio River, making it an enduring symbol of his struggle for Civil Rights. But is that story true, or simply part of the legend of Ali? The Smithsonian Channel show … [Read more...] about Sports Detectives Delves into Search for Ali’s 1960 Olympic Gold Medal
Ali Memorabilia Auction to Follow Exhibit
A new exhibition that provides unprecedented insight into the life of Muhammad Ali has opened in London and an auction of Ali memorabilia conducted in the U.S. will follow. I Am The Greatest: The Exhibition Dedicated To The Life of Muhammad Ali, runs through August 31 at the O2 Arena. Graceland Auctions, which bills itself as “the exclusive auction house and authenticator … [Read more...] about Ali Memorabilia Auction to Follow Exhibit
Championship Belts Stolen from IBHOF Still Missing
The hunt continues for six valuable championship boxing belts stolen from the sport’s Hall of Fame last fall. Rewards are being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the theft of the six belts, four of which were presented to Carmen Basilio and two that were given to Tony Zale. The Hall is located in Canastota, NY. Entry … [Read more...] about Championship Belts Stolen from IBHOF Still Missing