The mystery buyer of that early 1930s John Wooden Purdue basketball jersey turned out to be another pretty famous Boilermaker alumnus. New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees revealed in a video that he had teamed up with a local collector/restaurant owner to win the auction and has turned the jersey over to the school where it will go on display. The plan had been … [Read more...] about NFL Quarterback Bought John Wooden’s 1930’s Purdue Jersey
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John Wooden College Jersey Coming to Auction
He’d gain national fame in southern California but John Wooden was a Hoosier at heart. A star high school player, he would become a Big Ten legend as a player at Purdue University in the early 1930s. While Wooden’s personal collection was sold in a well-publicized auction in 2011, few knew that one item dating from those early Boilermaker basketball days was still out … [Read more...] about John Wooden College Jersey Coming to Auction
Historic Photo at Auction Shows 3-Point Line in 1945 College Game
Fans who attended the Columbia-Fordham game at the Lions’ gymnasium in February of 1945 saw something they’d never seen before—and wouldn’t see again at the college level for another 35 years. At the urging of basketball innovator and Hall of Fame coach Howard Hobson, the two New York City universities played a game using a semi-circular line around the perimeter of the … [Read more...] about Historic Photo at Auction Shows 3-Point Line in 1945 College Game
2014-15 Upper Deck March Madness Comes With Tournament Contest
Collectors who love college hoops have gotten their wish—a card set devoted to the NCAA Basketball Tournament. 2014-15 Upper Deck March Madness arrived in stores Wednesday, featuring cards of players and famous moments from the tournament’s history. A full checklist of cards is linked below. It’s the first product of its kind and likely one of the last college issues … [Read more...] about 2014-15 Upper Deck March Madness Comes With Tournament Contest
Krzyzewski to Autograph 1,000 Win Memorabilia
Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski has agreed to sign autographs for Steiner Sports, commemorating his 1,000th career coaching victory. The company has posted images of photographs and signed basketballs on its website with an order form. The signing will take place in early March. Krzyzewski earned his 1,000th win Sunday over St. John’s. He leads all active coaches in … [Read more...] about Krzyzewski to Autograph 1,000 Win Memorabilia