The Arena Football League disappeared into the archives of sports history in 2019. Now, there’s an auction of the league’s memorabilia, equipment and even the intellectual property from the teams that stayed until the bitter end. A public bankruptcy auction is underway through June 23, featuring items from the Albany Empire, Atlantic City Blackjacks, Baltimore Brigade, … [Read more...] about Arena Football League Liquidation Auction Underway
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Minnesota Vikings Planning “Once in a Lifetime” Sale
The Minnesota Vikings are holding a garage sale. The team says it’s planning to offer “over 40 years’ worth” of Vikings game jerseys, practice jerseys and equipment, locker room chairs, autographed photos and helmets, souvenirs and other memorabilia. Over 5,000 items will be offered in the sale, which is being held in conjunction with their annual draft party from 6 PM to … [Read more...] about Minnesota Vikings Planning “Once in a Lifetime” Sale
Buffalo Fan’s Massive Bills Collection at Center of New Museum Exhibit
It’s a one-owner, one-team collection worthy of display in a museum. Greg Tranter, who has amassed his immense collection of Buffalo Bills memorabilia over a 50-year period, donated it to the Buffalo History Museum last year. Now, it’s on display. The collection is among the finest single team sports memorabilia collections known to exist, with over 100,000 items … [Read more...] about Buffalo Fan’s Massive Bills Collection at Center of New Museum Exhibit
Amazing Tech Helps Gleason Sign Jerseys for ALS Research
Have you ever seen anyone autograph something—with their eyes? An extraordinary result of modern technology is giving collectors and fans the chance to own a truly unique piece of memorabilia and help those suffering from ALS. Answer ALS has teamed with Microsoft, marketing agency KBS and former NFL defensive back Steve Gleason, who has been battling the disease for three … [Read more...] about Amazing Tech Helps Gleason Sign Jerseys for ALS Research
Tony Dorsett Collection Comes to Super Bowl Auction
Items from Pro Football Hall of Famer Tony Dorsett’s personal collection will be included in the Super Bowl 50 Live Auction in San Francisco. The live auction of the material will take place on Saturday, February 6. A portion of the proceeds from the Dorsett Collection will go to Texas based Minnie’s Food Pantry, a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization that provides food assistance … [Read more...] about Tony Dorsett Collection Comes to Super Bowl Auction
Robb Report Highlights Super Bowl Auctions, Memorabilia
They’re not using Roman numerals this time. It’s Super Bowl ‘50’…a nice, round number that you’ve probably already seen in promotional images and videos. It’s the big game’s biggest anniversary yet and sports memorabilia companies will be taking advantage of it. Hunt Auctions will again partner with the NFL on the annual Super Bowl auction, held in San Francisco this year … [Read more...] about Robb Report Highlights Super Bowl Auctions, Memorabilia
Vikings Seek Memorabilia for New Stadium
The Minnesota Vikings are soliciting donations from fans for “old, rare, game-used and unusual” pieces of memorabilia to display inside their new stadium. The interior of U.S. Bank Stadium will showcase the team’s history and the Vikings are exploring a Hall of Fame concept along the lines of what fans can find in Kansas City, Green Bay and even locally at Target Field, home … [Read more...] about Vikings Seek Memorabilia for New Stadium
Collecting Frederic Remington’s 1800s American Football Prints
American artist Frederic Remington (1861-1909) is famed as the preeminent painter and sculptor of the Old American West, with classic and exciting action images of cowboys, American Indians and the Cavalry. Many sports fans familiar with his work, however, don't realize that not only did Remington play football at Yale University, but he made numerous sketches of 19th century … [Read more...] about Collecting Frederic Remington’s 1800s American Football Prints
Lots Of Sole: Auction Includes LT’s Cleats From Super Bowl XXV
Collectors now have a chance to own some really big shoes, whose soles once belonged to a player who was the heart and soul of the New York Giants. The white, size 13 Nike/Pro cleats worn by Hall of Fame linebacker Lawrence Taylor during Super Bowl XXV at Tampa Stadium is part of SCP Auctions’ Mid-Summer Classic online auction, which runs through August 22. Bidding for … [Read more...] about Lots Of Sole: Auction Includes LT’s Cleats From Super Bowl XXV
Gale Sayers Collection to Highlight Super Bowl 50 Auction
Pro Football Hall of Famer Gale Sayers has chosen to sell his personal collection and came to the National Sports Collectors Convention Wednesday to unveil some of his items that will be up for bid at the Super Bowl 50 Live Auction in San Francisco early next year. After a brilliant college career, Sayers spent seven seasons in the NFL during the 1960s and early … [Read more...] about Gale Sayers Collection to Highlight Super Bowl 50 Auction