Bob Beamon’s record-breaking leap at the 1968 Summer Olympics remains a breathtaking event. And even though his world mark has been broken, Beamon’s long jump record of 29 feet, 2½ in Mexico City remains one of sports’ greatest moments, as he stretched the world mark by an incredible 1 foot, 9¾ inches. The gold medal Beamon won in Mexico City has been a source of pride, but … [Read more...] about Bob Beamon’s Gold Medal From Historic Long Jump Headed To Auction
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Rock Icon Geddy Lee Opens Up About His Love For Baseball Memorabilia
Geddy Lee sits comfortably in his favorite room, surrounded by one of the world’s greatest memorabilia collections. The legendary rock icon has always been a collector. It started with stamps as a kid, and then it became vinyl records and vintage bass guitars and six string guitars and a wine collection which would rival that of hockey’s Mario Lemieux. So it might nor … [Read more...] about Rock Icon Geddy Lee Opens Up About His Love For Baseball Memorabilia
Items from Geddy Lee’s Baseball Memorabilia Collection Headline Upcoming Christies-Hunt Auction
Rush frontman Geddy Lee has long been a collector of baseball memorabilia but now some of them are expected to grab The Big Money when part of the Canadian rocker’s impressive collection goes up for sale. It’s no Fly By Night auction. Hundreds of historic and valuable items will be sold through a collaboration between Christie’s and Hunt Auctions. The … [Read more...] about Items from Geddy Lee’s Baseball Memorabilia Collection Headline Upcoming Christies-Hunt Auction
Notes: Big Sales for Pujols Topps Now Card; Bounty for Judge’s Last Homer; Beckett Grading Discount; NY Show
The Topps Now card commemorating Albert Pujols’ 700th home run sold 28,898 copies over the weekend, the highest print run of any card on the platform this year. Available for 24 hours at Topps.com, the card of Pujols reaching the milestone shared only by Barry Bonds, Hank Aaron and Babe Ruth also ranks as the best-selling MLB Topps Now card since Wander Franco’s debut … [Read more...] about Notes: Big Sales for Pujols Topps Now Card; Bounty for Judge’s Last Homer; Beckett Grading Discount; NY Show
Jordan Rookie Buyback Autograph Card Sells for $1 Million
One of 23 copies of Michael Jordan's 1986-87 Fleer rookie card signed as part of a 20th anniversary promotion by Upper Deck sold for $1,008,00 at auction Tuesday. The card, graded 8.5 with a 9 autograph by Beckett, was part of a Jordan only auction of shoes and other items conducted in New York by Christie's. While the price set a record for a Jordan rookie card, it was well … [Read more...] about Jordan Rookie Buyback Autograph Card Sells for $1 Million
2006-07 Fleer Jordan Rookie Autographed Buyback Set for Auction
One of the 23 autographed Michael Jordan Fleer rookie cards that were part of an Upper Deck 20th anniversary promotion in 2006-07 is on its way to auction. Christie’s will sell the card, along with five pairs of Jordan shoes, beginning June 1. Among the most sought after Jordan cards in the hobby, it's expected to sell for $2 million -$3 million according to the … [Read more...] about 2006-07 Fleer Jordan Rookie Autographed Buyback Set for Auction
Roger Federer Auction Includes Grand Slam Gear
Roger Federer has dug into his closet for some match-worn memorabilia that will soon be up for grabs. Racquets, shoes, bags, caps, wristbands and other items will go on the block through Christie’s with proceeds going to the Roger Federer Foundation. Most of the items set to be sold during a live auction in June date to those 20 major tournament wins. He’s added … [Read more...] about Roger Federer Auction Includes Grand Slam Gear
Notes: Auction Video; Google Lens; Shop Story; Stock X Update; Delly’s All In
Bidding is underway in the Hunt Auctions/Christie’s collaboration of “Home Plate, A Private Collection of Important Baseball Memorabilia.” The under-the-radar private collection includes numerous pieces of historic baseball memorabilia from some of the game’s greats including Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. We previewed the auction a few weeks ago. It’s scheduled to close … [Read more...] about Notes: Auction Video; Google Lens; Shop Story; Stock X Update; Delly’s All In
Gehrig Jersey, Ruth Bat, High-End Cards Highlight “Home Plate” Auction
A 1931 Lou Gehrig game jersey, a Babe Ruth bat dating to early in his career dozens of other items from a high-end one-owner collection are set to sell during a live auction scheduled for December 16. As we reported last month, Christie’s and Hunt Auctions have partnered for the event, called Home Plate: A Private Collection of Important Baseball Memorabilia.” Details on the … [Read more...] about Gehrig Jersey, Ruth Bat, High-End Cards Highlight “Home Plate” Auction
Long-Time Private Baseball Collection Coming to Auction
A one-owner private collection featuring historic baseball memorabilia will reach the auction block for the first time this December. Hunt Auctions is teaming up with Christie’s New York to sell the 25-year collection of high-grade and rare baseball cards, autographs, historic game-used items and other memorabilia. “Home Plate: A Private Collection of Important … [Read more...] about Long-Time Private Baseball Collection Coming to Auction