Johnny Bench’s two Cincinnati Red World Series rings from 1975 and ’76 will be part of the Louisville Slugger Auction slated for next month. Last week, Hunt Auctions announced that Bench had consigned dozens of items to headline the annual event and showed off some of the pieces that would be up for bid. Now, the entire auction is up for … [Read more...] about Notes: World Series Rings Part of Bench Auction
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Brett Favre’s Bucs’ T-Shirt Supporting Tom Brady Up for Auction
The Gunslinger was in Florida to support the GOAT. And the T-shirt Brett Favre wore Sunday in support of Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady is now on the auction block. Favre was in Tampa on Sunday to watch Brady earn his first victory with the Buccaneers. Brady completed 23 of 35 passes for 217 yards and a touchdown in Tampa Bay’s 31-17 victory against the Carolina … [Read more...] about Brett Favre’s Bucs’ T-Shirt Supporting Tom Brady Up for Auction
Notes: Jackson Ball Video; Big Unit Signs Autos in Japan; High-End Mickeys; QB Jersey Auctions
Hunt Auctions is offering a Joe Jackson baseball in the annual Louisville Slugger Auction that closes with a live event at the Museum Saturday. The current high bid is over $70,000. Jackson signed memorabilia is rare so even though the signature on the ball has chipped and faded over time, it’s a huge draw. Below you can now watch a short video on the ball … [Read more...] about Notes: Jackson Ball Video; Big Unit Signs Autos in Japan; High-End Mickeys; QB Jersey Auctions
Milwaukee Sports Card Show Features Packers Super Bowl Reunion
Members of the Green Bay Packers’ Super Bowl XXXI championship team, including quarterback Brett Favre and fellow Hall of Famer Ron Wolf, will appear at a sports card show slated for Wisconsin State Fair Park in Milwaukee on Decmeber 1. The show, produced by long-time local dealer Ball Four Sports, will mark the first time so many members of Green Bay’s third Super Bowl team … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Sports Card Show Features Packers Super Bowl Reunion
Game-Used Ball from Pats’ 2017 Comeback Tops Super Bowl Auction
A ball used by the New England Patriots' offense in their late comeback victory over the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl LI last year sold for $41,125 at the 10th annual Super Bowl Auction, held at the Minneapolis Convention Center on Saturday. It's by far the largest price ever paid for a game-used football from a recent Super Bowl. The ball used for the … [Read more...] about Game-Used Ball from Pats’ 2017 Comeback Tops Super Bowl Auction
Super Bowl LII Auction Set for February 3
Hunt Auctions and NFL Auction will once again join together at Super Bowl LI to host a Super Bowl Live Auction event on Feb. 3. With Super Bowl LII coming to Minneapolis, items from the personal collections of three legendary Vikings players will highlight the annual event. Select pieces from Hall of Fame members Carl Eller, Chris Doleman, and Brett Favre will be offered as … [Read more...] about Super Bowl LII Auction Set for February 3
Notes: Big Bucks for HOF Postcard, Lucky 7 Card Auction; Favre’s Super Jersey MIA
One of a sparse population of original black and white Hall of Fame postcards signed by Hall of Famer Grover Cleveland Alexander sold for $78,870 at auction early Friday. Huggins and Scott sold the PSA authenticated Alexander in its first auction of 2017. It’s one of 50 in the set and only one other has sold at auction. Alexander was elected to the Hall in … [Read more...] about Notes: Big Bucks for HOF Postcard, Lucky 7 Card Auction; Favre’s Super Jersey MIA
Rudy’s Jersey, Helmet Sell for Over $240,000
The helmet and jersey worn by Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger, the former Notre Dame student who made the most of his one chance to play football for the Fighting Irish in 1975,sold for $241,500 Saturday at the Super Bowl Auction in Houston. There was no immediate word on who bought the two items. Ruettiger had been in Houston throughout the week, talking with media members … [Read more...] about Rudy’s Jersey, Helmet Sell for Over $240,000
Favre Collection, Rudy’s Uniform Among 2017 Super Bowl Auction Items
Hunt Auctions and NFL Auction will once again join together to host the ninth-annual Super Bowl Live Auction on Feb. 4 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston. Items from Brett Favre’s college and NFL careers will serve as the flagship collection for the auction with portions of proceeds benefiting multiple philanthropic endeavors. Fans at the NFL … [Read more...] about Favre Collection, Rudy’s Uniform Among 2017 Super Bowl Auction Items
Notes: Big Vintage Prices, Broncos Super Fan, Exclusive Helmet
A 1955 Topps PSA 8 Roberto Clemente sold Monday night for $45,100, yet another strong price for one of the hobby’s hottest cards. One sold via Goldin Auctions last week for $58,560. For much of 2014, you could have purchased one for less than $15,000. A 1954 Topps Hank Aaron rookie card, also graded 8, brought $36,102. Two years ago, they regularly changed hands for … [Read more...] about Notes: Big Vintage Prices, Broncos Super Fan, Exclusive Helmet