A complete set of all six Chicago Bulls championship rings belonging to Bulls security guard John Capps sold for a combined $255,840 early Friday morning as Huggins & Scott closed out its Fall Aucton. The rings were auctioned individually. Capps was prominently featured in the Last Dance documentary with Michael Jordan. The … [Read more...]
1997 Upper Deck Jordan Card Pulled from $3.99 Pack in 1997 Could Hit Six Figures
After 23 years, a pair of Illinois brothers are parting with a rare Michael Jordan card. But don’t shed too many tears — these guys are going to realize a nice payday. Bryan and Chris were like many brothers who lived in suburban Chicago during the late 1990s. Bryan was 7 and Chris was 12. Both youths were big sports fans and rooted for Chicago area teams. Every week, their … [Read more...]
Rodman Game Jersey from Last Dance Season Has Holiday Story Behind It
Auctions are filled with jerseys. Some have been in collections for years and the stories behind how they got there have been lost to time. Some come with pretty airtight team or player game-worn provenance. Others are, well, let’s say “questionable.” Then there are those with personal stories involving colorful characters and fans not afraid to take … [Read more...]
Pair of Game-Worn, Autographed Air Jordans 1s Up for Auction
A pair of game-worn, autographed Michael Jordan shoes from the early stages of his NBA career-- a style that launched the concept for future signature sneaker lines-- is up for auction with an expected sales price well into six figures. New York-based auction house Sotheby’s is now accepting bids for a pair of the 35-year-old specially-made shoes that Michael Jordan wore … [Read more...]
Phil Jackson Cards Chronicle Long NBA Career
If you had looked at the images on some of his earliest issues, you'd never guess he'd become one of the most successful coaches in NBA history. Long hair, long mustache. A little counter-culture vibe. Inside, though, was the blossoming mind of a man who would guide greatness. Phil Jackson basketball cards stretch from his 1970s playing days to his … [Read more...]
MJAuthentic 23 Set to Launch Inaugural Auction
The new auction portal devoted exclusively to Michael Jordan collectibles is about to launch its first event. MJAuthentic23.com will offer 23 items in each of its auctions, the first of which will open Thursday. Among the items up for bid are a 1990-91 Bulls team-signed Chicago Stadium court piece, a Jordan signed personal check, a 1988 All-Star Game banner … [Read more...]
New Website, Auction Platform is All MJ, All The Time
There’s now an auction platform strictly for Michael Jordan memorabilia and sports cards. Long-time collector, businessman and Jordan fan Ryan Friedman has launched MJAuthentic23 which will be devoted exclusively to Jordan-related items. The inaugural auction will take place April 9-23 and will feature—of course--23 lots. "We want people to have fun, enjoy … [Read more...]
Jordan Photos at Auction Chronicle Hoops Career
He is among the most photographed athletes in sports history but not every Michael Jordan image is created equal. Those can be traced to the time in which they were taken and the person who took them rise above the rest. Now, a group of 22 Jordan photos spanning nearly 20 years are among the top lots in a sports photography auction now underway. Heritage Auctions … [Read more...]
Official Scorer’s Collection of All 6 Bulls Championship Rings at Auction
A complete set of all six Chicago Bulls championship rings from the Michael Jordan-Scottie Pippen era are on the auction block. The property of longtime scorekeeper Bob Rosenberg, the rings are in the new Huggins & Scott Auctions catalog. The minimum bid for the group opens at $100,000. In 1998, on the occasion of Jordan and company's final NBA title, … [Read more...]
eBay Drops Lists of Top-Selling Teams, Players
With the year heading into its final two months, eBay has released some information detailing 2019’s most popular players and teams across major sports leagues. Their data includes both collectible items and fan-related items. Among the trends: Most In-Demand Teams NBA - Chicago Bulls The Bulls ranked #1 in overall merchandise sales on eBay with an … [Read more...]