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Coughlin’s Super Bowl Flip Card, Cap Up for Bid

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New York Giants' coach Tom Coughlin is hoping to raise money for his foundation through a special auction of items used in Super Bowl XLVI.  Coughlin's autographed, game-worn cap and the flip chart he carried on the sidelines are being sold with proceeds to benefit the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund, which assists children with leukemia and other cancers and their families by providing … [Read more...] about Coughlin’s Super Bowl Flip Card, Cap Up for Bid

Pro Football Hall of Fame Gets Early NFL Material

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A valuable and historic collection of paper items from the earliest days of the National Football League has been donated to The Pro Football Hall of Fame. Vintage programs, tickets, hand-written notes, play-by-play charts, coaching diagrams and financial records from the career of Edward "Dutch Sternaman, a former player, coach and co-owner of the Chicago Bears were turned … [Read more...] about Pro Football Hall of Fame Gets Early NFL Material

John Wooden Family Signs Licensing Deal

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IMG Licensing has signed the Family of legendary basketball coach John  Wooden for licensing and endorsements. Following what the company called "an extremely competitive process", IMG Licensing was selected by the Wooden Family to manage endorsement, licensing and media opportunities. IMG represents the "right of publicity" of John Wooden including his name, voice, … [Read more...] about John Wooden Family Signs Licensing Deal

Memory Lane Spring Auction Deadline Extended

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Memory Lane Inc. is announcing today that it is extending the closing date of its Spring Fever Classics Auction by one week. Due to circumstances beyond the company's control with the United States Postal Service,  some customers have not yet received auction catalogs.  To ensure accurate and complete distribution, new catalogs were printed and mailed. "We apologize in … [Read more...] about Memory Lane Spring Auction Deadline Extended

Editor’s Blog: Early Rickey, Hollywood Casting Call

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Everyone associates Branch Rickey with the 1947 Brooklyn Dodgers and Jackie Robinson.  Actually, that was just the fulfillment of a promise Rickey made as a very young collegiate baseball coach. Robert Edward Auctions has a 1904 Ohio Wesleyan team photo in its upcoming auction.  It's rare--both for what it is--and what it represents.  A poignant tale, indeed.  Well worth … [Read more...] about Editor’s Blog: Early Rickey, Hollywood Casting Call

Red Auerbach Auction Includes NBA Championship Rings, Cousy Jersey, More

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Fans of the Celtics--and sports history--are no doubt licking their chops over news that a vast array of items from the legendary coach's career are about to go up for bid. SCP Auctions will offer the Red Auerbach Collection in three parts, beginning with the company's next catalog event that gets underway in April. Among the memorabilia to be offered are significant … [Read more...] about Red Auerbach Auction Includes NBA Championship Rings, Cousy Jersey, More

Before the Miracle: Herb Brooks 1970 Team USA Jersey

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He was the coach who turned a scrappy bunch of college kids into Olympic champions capable of beating one of the world's all-time great hockey powers.  Herb Brooks may be identified more closely as coach of the 1980 gold-medal winning U.S. team in Lake Placid but a decade before he was making his own history on the ice. Perhaps the first Brooks game-worn jersey ever to be … [Read more...] about Before the Miracle: Herb Brooks 1970 Team USA Jersey

Hometown Gets Wooden Memorabilia

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Long before John Wooden went on to become a basketball icon at UCLA, he was "Johnny Wooden", the pride of Martinsville, Indiana. It's where he honed his skills in the early days of hoops before moving on to a college career at Purdue University. Last week, Wooden's two children boxed up memorabilia from the coach's career and shipped it to the city for display. It's … [Read more...] about Hometown Gets Wooden Memorabilia

Haddix Family Consigns Dad’s Memorabilia

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Harvey Haddix enjoyed a long career in baseball--first as a pitcher and then as a coach.  His most famous moment, though, came on a chilly May night in 1959 when he pitched 12 perfect innings against the Milwaukee Braves, only to lose 1-0 in 13. 51 years later, it's a feat that fans still talk about. Haddix passed away in 1994, leaving a large quantity of baseball … [Read more...] about Haddix Family Consigns Dad’s Memorabilia