A year after Lionel Messi led Argentina to the 2022 World Cup title, Sotheby's will offer six of his game-worn jerseys from the tournament. Donned by the Argentine captain during the first half of the Final, Semi-final, Quarter-final, Round of 16, and two of the three Group Stage matches, the set of six white and sky blue Argentina home shirts will be offered in a dedicated … [Read more...] about Set of Lionel Messi’s Game Worn 2022 World Cup Jerseys Could Bring 8-Figure Price
Diego Maradona
Notes: Goldin Results; LeBron vs Giannis; REA Encore Opens; PSA-Whatnot on Funko Deal
The “Hand of God” ball is not changing hands. For the second time in a few months, the controversial ball Diego Maradona knocked into the net at the 1986 World Cup to help Argentina beat England didn’t meet its seven-figure reserve price. Goldin Auctions did sell a 2003-04 Topps Chrome Gold Refractor #111 LeBron James Rookie Card (#02/50) graded PSA 10 for … [Read more...] about Notes: Goldin Results; LeBron vs Giannis; REA Encore Opens; PSA-Whatnot on Funko Deal
LeBron 2013 Finals Jersey Nets $3.68 Million
LeBron James' jersey from his NBA Finals Game 7 victory with the Miami Heat in 2013 sold for $3.68 million in a live auction at Sotheby’s Friday morning, the most ever paid for one of the long-time star’s game-worn gear. The jersey was worn during James’ first career NBA Finals Game 7 appearance, which culminated in back-to-back championships and NBA Finals MVP awards with … [Read more...] about LeBron 2013 Finals Jersey Nets $3.68 Million
Maradona Hand of God Ball, High End Cards Lead Goldin Elite Sale
Nine months after the jersey Diego Maradona was wearing when he scored the most famous goals of his legendary career sold for over $9 million, the infamous “Hand of God'' ball from the 1986 World Cup is now up for sale. The ball is among the top items in Goldin's January Sports Elite Auction. Bidding stood at $700,000 on Tuesday. One of the most famous goals … [Read more...] about Maradona Hand of God Ball, High End Cards Lead Goldin Elite Sale
Sports Collecting Year in Review, Part 2: Record Setters and Great Finds
Some would say a baseball card should always hold the top ranking among the highest priced sports memorabilia, but if 2022 tells us anything, it’s that Honus and Mickey can peacefully co-exist with soccer jerseys, boxing belts and tickets to watch Michael Jordan play basketball. There were plenty of seven-figure sales this past year—even an eight figure one—and while cards … [Read more...] about Sports Collecting Year in Review, Part 2: Record Setters and Great Finds
LeBron 2013 Game 7 Finals Jersey Set for Auction
Sotheby’s will offer what it calls “the most valuable LeBron James jersey ever to appear at auction next month. The game-worn 2013 NBA Finals Game 7 Miami Heat jersey carries a pre-sale estimate of $3-$5 million. It’s potentially the most valuable jersey from the current Los Angeles Lakers star ever to reach the auction block and among the most valuable game-worn jerseys … [Read more...] about LeBron 2013 Game 7 Finals Jersey Set for Auction
Notes: Ball From ‘Hand of God’ Goal, Rare Basketball Items Coming to Auction; Topps/Aoki Collaboration; Card Shop-Restaurant in Works
The jersey sold for millions earlier this year. Now, the ball that was used to score two of the most famous goals in soccer history is going under the hammer in the UK. Ali Bin Nasser, the Tunisian referee who famously allowed the “hand of God” goal by Diego Maradona in the 1986 World Cup, has consigned the ball from the match to Graham Budd Auctions, which is putting … [Read more...] about Notes: Ball From ‘Hand of God’ Goal, Rare Basketball Items Coming to Auction; Topps/Aoki Collaboration; Card Shop-Restaurant in Works
Notes: Record for EX/MT Mantle as Brady Wobbles; Wagner Update; Pristine-Beckett Partner; NFL Jersey Auction for Ian Relief; More
A PSA 6 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle sold for a record $300,000 in Heritage Auctions’ Sports Card Catalog Auction late last week. The price blew past the old mark of $209,100 set in April of 2021.Heritage also sold an SGC 4 for $102,000. One of the 28 PSA 8 copies of the 1938 Goudey Heads Up Joe DiMaggio rookie card sold for a record $87,000 in the auction while a PSA … [Read more...] about Notes: Record for EX/MT Mantle as Brady Wobbles; Wagner Update; Pristine-Beckett Partner; NFL Jersey Auction for Ian Relief; More
Trading Card Unicorn: Diego Maradona Soccer Set Emerges
A rare Diego Maradona card set has surfaced four decades after it was first printed in Spain. The unique 50-card issue is actually a puzzle of Maradona. He’s shown wearing his Argentina national team jersey during the international friendly match vs England in May of 1980. According to Miami Sport Cards, the puzzle card sets were produced by Mateo Mirete of Spain … [Read more...] about Trading Card Unicorn: Diego Maradona Soccer Set Emerges
Ali’s Rumble in the Jungle Belt Sells for $6.18 Million
Muhammad Ali's WBC championship belt, awarded after he reclaimed boxing's heavyweight title with a 1974 knockout of George Foreman, sold for a stunning $6.18 million early Sunday at Heritage Auctions. The buyer was Indianapolis Colts owner and avid collector Jim Irsay. It's the among the most expensive pieces of sports memorabilia ever sold, trailing the $9.2 million … [Read more...] about Ali’s Rumble in the Jungle Belt Sells for $6.18 Million