A 1940s Sammy Baugh Washington Redskins jersey was the most sought after piece of football memorabilia at the Super Bowl XLVII Live Auction in New Orleans Saturday, realizing $109,250.00 during live bidding at the NFL Experience. The Baugh jersey was part of the personal collection of former Washington Redskins equipment manager Harry “Kelly” Miller who spent over 40 years … [Read more...] about 1940s Sammy Baugh Jersey Brings $109,000 at Super Bowl Auction
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Auction Reps Offer Advice to Would Be Sports Collectors
The hobby has seen a lot of 'new money' in 2012. With several auctions receiving immense mainstream media attention, several fans and some investors have taken notice in the variety that exists in the world of sports cards and sports memorabilia. They've jumped into the hobby for the first time, whether it's bidding on one of those famous lots or something more … [Read more...] about Auction Reps Offer Advice to Would Be Sports Collectors
T206 Wagner Consigned to REA Has Date Stamp Matching Pirates 1909 Triumph Over Cobb, Tigers
It’s been tucked away in a private collection for many years, but now a unique example of the famed T206 Honus Wagner card is returning to the marketplace, bearing a one-of-a-kind stamp on the back that connects it to a singular moment in baseball history, when two of the game’s most iconic players collided in a hard-fought battle for baseball supremacy. “The 1909 World … [Read more...] about T206 Wagner Consigned to REA Has Date Stamp Matching Pirates 1909 Triumph Over Cobb, Tigers
Morrow’s 1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey Jersey Brings $104,328
Thirty-two years to the day after he was part of one of the greatest victories in American sports history, Ken Morrow's 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey jersey was sold at auction. The white USA Hockey shirt was the centerpiece of a collection of items consigned by Morrow to Classic Auctions of Montreal. It sold early Thursday morning to an undisclosed American buyer for … [Read more...] about Morrow’s 1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey Jersey Brings $104,328
Part of Cardinals Collection Hitting the Road
Who says big league teams aren't collectors? The St. Louis Cardinals continue to stockpile artifacts from the team's long history for a museum that...well...doesn't exist. Not in physical form anyway, although they have launched a nice Cardinals Museum Website. Now, they're loaning out some of the club's massive collection. A delay in construction of Ballpark Village, … [Read more...] about Part of Cardinals Collection Hitting the Road
Cardinals’ Museum Website Showcases Team’s History
Only a handful of franchises can boast a longer, more colorful story than the St. Louis Cardinals. Now, fans and collectors will get a chance to soak up some outstanding baseball history thanks to the debut of the new Cardinals Hall of Fame and Museum website. The site, which just launched this week, showcases the team’s extensive collection of baseball memorabilia, while … [Read more...] about Cardinals’ Museum Website Showcases Team’s History
Wagner Card Drawing Attention as Alternative Investment
Wall Street doesn't mess with sports memorabilia too much. When it comes to money, though, the financial world is all ears. After all, you need to be pretty rich to scoff at a little piece of cardboard that's often sold for several hundred thousand or a couple of million dollars. Going back to the 1970s, if not before, the T206 Honus Wagner card is sports collecting's poster … [Read more...] about Wagner Card Drawing Attention as Alternative Investment
Randy Kaplan’s World Leaders Signed Baseball Collection
Some people hang out along the dugout railing or wait outside the players' parking lot hoping a few will stop and sign autographs. Randy Kaplan has been there and done that but you're more likely to find him in the shadows of history. He collects baseballs signed by world leaders. Presidents, prime ministers, generals, secretaries of state. You name it, he has them. Or wants … [Read more...] about Randy Kaplan’s World Leaders Signed Baseball Collection
Hunt Auctions to Offer Extensive Tobacco-Related Collection
Hunt Auctions will celebrate the 20th anniversary of operations this year. The changes that have occurred in the sports memorabilia business, let alone the world itself, over the last twenty years are certainly numerous and significant, both for the better and the worse. “Through all of the bad and good this hobby has seen we are very, very proud to have grown and matured … [Read more...] about Hunt Auctions to Offer Extensive Tobacco-Related Collection
Ramblings: Diamond Collection Website Still Down, Wax Pack Dare
by Rich Klein Life has a funny way of changing course. What I had initially intended to write about this week has been delayed by recent events. Fortunately none of those events have to do with South Carolina, tax returns, the recent passing of Joe Paterno or any other really weighty subject. Instead one somewhat personally aggravating subject and one fun topic are on the … [Read more...] about Ramblings: Diamond Collection Website Still Down, Wax Pack Dare