Jamaal Wilkes is selling his Hall of Fame ring. The 10k Jostens ring belonging to former UCLA and Los Angeles Lakers star is being offered in an online sale by Nate D. Sanders Auctions of Los Angeles, with bidding set to close Thursday, August 25. A two-time All-American forward for the Bruins, Wilkes, along with center Bill Walton, led the Bruins to the 1972 and 1973 … [Read more...]
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All-Star Auction to Include Gwynn Collection, Koufax Jersey
Items from the collection of the late Tony Gwynn will be among the featured items at the 12th Annual Live Auction at All-Star FanFest in San Diego next month. In addition to Gwynn’s championship rings and various other awards, the auction will include a 1966 Sandy Koufax home jersey, 1953 Jackie Robinson professional model baseball bat, “Smoky” Joe Wood’s 1912 Boston Red Sox … [Read more...]
Mickey Mantle Rings Part Of Goldin Auctions Sale At National
Mickey Mantle memorabilia will be the main draw when Goldin Auctions conducts its 2016 Premium Live Summer Auction at the 37th National Sports Collectors Convention in Atlantic City, New Jersey. In a news release, Goldin Auction said a “historic” Mantle collection, featuring a championship ring and awards, has been consigned to the live auction session, which will take place … [Read more...]
Assorted Quick Authentication Tips for Sports Memorabilia Collectors
This and upcoming columns will offer identification, authentication and collecting tips for sports and related memorabilia. These particular tips aren't all-encompassing but intended to be simple and easy to remember. * * * * Is that silverware silver or steel? Try the magnet test This is a simple but not definitive test to give evidence if that baseball themed … [Read more...]
PSA 7 1934 Goudey Baseball Set, Giamatti-Owned Rings Part of Upcoming Auction
A complete set of Goudey baseball cards from 1934 and a championship ring owned by the late baseball commissioner Bart Giamatti are among the lots that will cross the block at Philip Weiss Auctions later this month. “I can’t think of a better way to kick off the fall auction season than with a sale packed with fresh to the market merchandise in the categories collectors … [Read more...]
Jock Smith Jersey Collection Among Highlights of New SCORE! Exhibit in Vegas
A grand opening Wednesday night will bring some glitz to the world of sports memorabilia Tuesday night in Las Vegas with the opening of SCORE!, a 10,000-square foot interactive exhibit located in the Luxor Hotel and Casino. Billed as the first the first multi-sport interactive exhibit and sports fantasy experience of its kind, it features historically significant memorabilia … [Read more...]
Ozzie Smith Auction: Gold Gloves, All-Star and World Series Rings Up For Bid
SCP Auctions announced Tuesday that Ozzie Smith's 13 Gold Glove Awards and dozens of other pieces from the Hall of Famer's baseball career will be part of its upcoming November catalog auction. The collection features more than 100 pieces, many of which are Smith’s awards and trophies that he collected during his Hall of Fame career. The National League Gold Glove Awards … [Read more...]
Bob Knight Auction Will Include Rings, Game Worn Gear
He couldn't resist a little swipe at sports memorabilia collectors but Bob Knight is going to take advantage of their appetite for goods. Knight is consigning dozens of items from his Hall of Fame coaching career to Steiner Sports to pay for the education of his grandchildren. A conversation with fellow Hall of Famer and Ohio native John Havlicek led the former Army, … [Read more...]
Championship Rings Offer Options for Collectors
You see one on the opening to the hit show Pawn Stars. You see them going for big money at auction. Championship rings are among the most valuable pieces of sports memorabilia you can buy. At the very top of demand in this regard, obviously, would be authentic NFL Championship rings. Others in and around the organization receive rings besides just the players themselves. … [Read more...]
1920s Ty Cobb Bat, Ruth Autographs, Championship Rings in New SCP Auction
After making headlines with its sale of an early 1920s Babe Ruth Yankees jersey for $4.4 million, SCP Auctions is back with its mid-summer monthly internet auction that launches next week. A 1920s era Ty Cobb game-used bat will be among the premier items in the sale that opens July 11. The Cobb bat is just part of a vast array of vintage and modern game-used items that will … [Read more...]
