If you find yourself in an odd competition to acquire a few 1986 Topps Traded Barry Bonds cards, you might be doing battle with Greg Mermelli. The 53-year-old resident of Miami Beach, FL owns 5,000 of them. Mirmelli has submitted 7,000 Bonds rookies to Beckett Grading Services (1,000 are there right now). He owns 302 of the 1,957 graded 9.5 and over … [Read more...] about Notes: Florida Man’s Insane Bonds Stash; Rams-Chiefs Caps to Aid Fire Victims
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MLB “UMPS CARE” Auction Raises Money for Kids
Major League Baseball umpires are offering more than 300 pieces of memorabilia, tickets and fan experiences during their 10th Annual UMPS CARE Charities Online Auction. Some of the items up for bid include signed bats, cleats, jerseys, photos, and baseballs from some of the biggest stars in baseball including 2017 AL MVP Jose Altuve, 2017 NLCS MVP Justin Turner, … [Read more...] about MLB “UMPS CARE” Auction Raises Money for Kids
NFL’s My Cause, My Cleats Auctions Will Aid Players’ Favorite Charities
NFL players will take the field in some special cleats this Sunday and collectors will have a chance to buy them as part of a fundraising campaign for players’ favorite charities. More than 500 players are planning to showcase their causes on-field during games as part of the league’s My Cause, My Cleats campaign. initiative is a culmination of 18 months of collaborative … [Read more...] about NFL’s My Cause, My Cleats Auctions Will Aid Players’ Favorite Charities
Cards Not Worth Much? 10 Things You Can Do With Them
For many kids who grew up in the late 1980s or early 90s, it came as a shock. Those baseball and football cards they faithfully accumulated like a fine stock portfolio were supposed to rise in value as the players’ careers ascended. By the time you were in your 30s, you should have enough to pay your first house, right? Actually…no. As most collectors who kept … [Read more...] about Cards Not Worth Much? 10 Things You Can Do With Them
V Foundation Auction Includes Memorabilia, Experiences
Jim Valvano’s appearance at the ESPY Awards ceremony on March 3, 1993, remains a classic — he had less than two months to live, but the former North Carolina State basketball coach, ravaged by cancer, gave an impassioned speech. He told the attendees and a national television audience that “cancer can take away all my physical abilities. It cannot touch my mind. It cannot touch … [Read more...] about V Foundation Auction Includes Memorabilia, Experiences
Marshawn Lynch Charity Auction Includes Jeeps, Signed Items
Newly retired running back Marshawn Lynch is auctioning off signed memorabilia, including: two custom Beast Mode Jeep Wranglers, Seattle Seahawks jerseys and other football gear as part of a new charity initiative. Lynch announced his retirement via Twitter during the Super Bowl. “Growing up in Oakland, it’s a diverse population with individuals coming from a variety of … [Read more...] about Marshawn Lynch Charity Auction Includes Jeeps, Signed Items
Jaguars Gold Game-Worn Jerseys Go to Auction
They called them “Bold Gold”. No matter what your opinion of the style choice, it was hard not to notice when the Jacksonville Jaguars donned gold-colored uniforms for their appearance on Thursday Night Football November 19. Now, more than 40 of the jerseys have been signed and are being sold in a charity auction benefitting the team’s foundation. Jacksonville beat the … [Read more...] about Jaguars Gold Game-Worn Jerseys Go to Auction
Fournette Jersey to Be Sold to Aid Flood Victims
The jersey worn and autographed by star running back Leonard Fournette in LSU’s 45-24 win over South Carolina on October 10 will be auctioned off beginning on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 7 a.m. CT with all proceeds going to aid the flood victims in South Carolina. Fournette is considered one of the best pro prospects in college football. His jersey along helmets worn by players in … [Read more...] about Fournette Jersey to Be Sold to Aid Flood Victims
Neymar Jr. Auction to Help Bring Clean Water to Those in Need
Turning on your faucet for a glass of water at home or a shower may be routine for you but for millions around the world, clean water is a luxury. One of the world’s biggest soccer stars is hoping an online auction and Paypal fundraising effort will help bring water to those who desperately need it. Brazilian and FC Barcelona soccer star Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior has … [Read more...] about Neymar Jr. Auction to Help Bring Clean Water to Those in Need
Jersey Worn by Lin in 38-Point Game vs Lakers on Charity Auction Block
The New York Knicks are taking advantage of the publicity surrounding their newly discovered star by trying to raise money for one of the club's charity partners. A jersey worn by Jeremy Lin when he scored a career high 38 points against the L.A. Lakers last Friday is being auctioned off to benefit the Garden of Dreams Foundation. Fans and collectors can now bid for the … [Read more...] about Jersey Worn by Lin in 38-Point Game vs Lakers on Charity Auction Block