The T218 Champions set can go a bit unnoticed by your everyday collector. Issued in or around 1910 (most sources list it as a 1910 set but it was possibly produced over a few years), even most pre-war collectors probably can't tell you too much about it as it doesn't include athletes from the four major American sports. But the set does include plenty of intrigue. Much of … [Read more...] about Five Intriguing Cards in the T218 Champions Set
Boxing
Gold Watch Fob Given To Jack Johnson Featured In Heritage Auctions Sale
A gold watch fob given to boxing’s most controversial heavyweight champion will be featured in Heritage Auctions’ Summer Platinum Night Sports Collectibles Auction in mid-August. No, it did not belong to Muhammad Ali, although his career certainly was controversial. The fob was awarded in 1910 to the first black heavyweight boxing champion, Jack Johnson, who won the title … [Read more...] about Gold Watch Fob Given To Jack Johnson Featured In Heritage Auctions Sale
LeDonne Auction Features Eclectic Mix of Memorabilia
Posters, broadsides, figurines, game-used uniforms, schedules and cards. Gus LeDonne collected them all. LeDonne, an accountant who lived in Chicago died in August 2013. Now, his memorabilia collection is about to be broken up and sold. More than 1,000 eclectic items — with a big emphasis on football — go on the block during a live two-day auction beginning July 23 in … [Read more...] about LeDonne Auction Features Eclectic Mix of Memorabilia
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
Paquiao Fight: Well, Close Anyway
Boxing has pretty much been given up for dead by many, but you'll find plenty of people searching for information on the Paquiao fight. One problem. It's Manny Pacquiao... with a c. So not everyone is hip with the spelling of boxing's latest savior. At least they are talking about the "Paquiao vs Clottey" fight. And that's a good thing. It's been a long time since … [Read more...] about Paquiao Fight: Well, Close Anyway