by Rich Klein Sometimes life just seems to be in an extended period while other times, many things appear to be occurring in rapid fashion. This, like many weeks, has been one of those times where life and the hobby (or what has been my life in the hobby) have had meetings without intersecting. The week began with a surprise email at work from Dave Sliepka, whom I had … [Read more...]
Selling the Past to Pay for the Future
Steiner Sports has listed some of the items from the Bob Knight collection that are currently up for auction. There is the 1976 NCAA Championship ring (current bid $12,500), the '81 ring ($7,500), the '87 ($10,000), his College Basketball Hall of Fame ring and medal, his 900th win trophy, practice worn shoes, a red game-worn blazer and game worn sweater. Even some Final Four … [Read more...]
Earl Weaver Collection Too Hard to Divvy Up
There are jerseys. Championship rings. Autographs. Trophies. And one very special first pitch baseball. The Earl Weaver collection we featured in these pages a couple of weeks ago encompasses a lifetime in baseball and beyond but it's all being sold by Hunt Auctions this weekend. The Hall of Fame manager decided to part with a large chunk of the items he's gotten over … [Read more...]