Topps has released a pair of new products. 2023 Archives Signature Series Baseball Active Player Edition offers a single hand-signed, serially numbered card enclosed in a Topps Authenticated case. Over 130 players signed for the product so obviously some boxes will be better than others. Dual autographed cards are also in the mix. Boxes are available via Topps’ … [Read more...] about Notes: 2 from Topps; Modern Cards Pace $8.4 Million Auction; McDavid Gamers; Cards on the Walls…and the Ceiling
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Upper Deck, Panini Reach Settlement Over MJ Images
Upper Deck and Panini America have resolved their issues over images of Michael Jordan that appeared in the background of three Panini cards. According to a notice filed in U.S. District Court, Southern District of California, the two trading card companies have resolved the issues that have been in litigation for nearly 18 months. An attorney for Upper Deck told Bloomberg … [Read more...] about Upper Deck, Panini Reach Settlement Over MJ Images
Backboard, Hoop from Jordan’s Famous Shot Brings $18,000
The hoop and backboard on which Michael Jordan made his iconic ‘Shot’ in 1989 sold for $18,000 via Heritage Auctions early Monday morning. Jordan was just 26 years old in 1989 when he sank a buzzer-beating jumper over the outstretched arm of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ dinged-up Craig Ehlo and straight into the basket offered in the auction. The hoop was … [Read more...] about Backboard, Hoop from Jordan’s Famous Shot Brings $18,000
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...] about Rodman Game Jersey from Last Dance Season Has Holiday Story Behind It
Waxing Nostaglic: 1988-89 Fleer Basketball Loaded With Key Rookies, Stars
The “Last Dance,” the 10-part ESPN documentary about Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls’ final championship team in 1997-1998, has rekindled interest in basketball during the coronavirus pandemic. Some of the major stars during that year are featured in what’s been one of the more underrated basketball card sets — 1988-1989 Fleer. It’s easy to wax nostalgic over this … [Read more...] about Waxing Nostaglic: 1988-89 Fleer Basketball Loaded With Key Rookies, Stars
Upper Deck Sues Panini Over Michael Jordan Background Images On Cards
Background has come to the forefront in a legal battle between Upper Deck and Panini America. Upper Deck has filed a lawsuit against its trading card rival over images of Michael Jordan that appear in the background of three sets released by Panini. Jordan is not the main focus of two cards featuring Scottie Pippen and another of Dennis Rodman, but Upper Deck claims its … [Read more...] about Upper Deck Sues Panini Over Michael Jordan Background Images On Cards