The jerseys worn during the pivotal game six of the 2011 Stanley Cup Finals are being sold by the victorious Boston Bruins. The 5-2 Boston victory is widely regarded as the most important in the last 39 years for the Boston franchise, propelling the franchise to a game 7 road win and their first Stanley Cup win since 1972. The Bruins-MeiGray Group Game-Worn Jersey … [Read more...] about Bruins Stanley Cup Game 6 Jerseys on the Block
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Editor’s Blog: Expensive Shoes, Growing Company, Signed Sets Sell, Topps in India
Upper Deck says it has sold the shoes LeBron James wore in his first game back in Cleveland as a member of the Miami Heat. The game took place nearly a year ago and Upper Deck had James sign them. They were offered as part of Upper Deck Authenticated’s Suite One-of-One program where super high-end sports collectibles are available for purchase. Upper Deck says the shoes were … [Read more...] about Editor’s Blog: Expensive Shoes, Growing Company, Signed Sets Sell, Topps in India
2011 Panini Threads Box Break
A familiar brand name is back on the market. This year's 2011 Panini Threads football hit store shelves in late August with the company promising one rookie card per pack. This year's design is all horizontal to showcase the action photography according to Panini. The edges of the base cards are meant to look like fabric from uniforms, it seems. The Panini Threads logo is … [Read more...] about 2011 Panini Threads Box Break
2011 Topps Football Offers Familiar Concepts
by Rich Klein Just as its base product is the one just about every collector looks forward to in terms of keeping the long-term collecting habit going, the "base" 2011 Topps Football product is similar in that this kicks off the collecting season. With the lockout coming to an end, the timing couldn’t have been better for Topps to roll out its long-running set. Topps has … [Read more...] about 2011 Topps Football Offers Familiar Concepts
Derek Jeter Collectibles Rush Begins
by Bob Krause It may seem like not that long ago when his face was popping up on rookie cards but truth is, it's going on 20 years now since "the franchise" was drafted by a Yankee franchise in need of a boost. His rookie cards and memorabilia have always been in demand but as he closes in on 3,000 hits, Derek Jeter collectibles are picking up steam. No matter if it's a … [Read more...] about Derek Jeter Collectibles Rush Begins
Phils’ Sizzling on Field, In Shops
The Sixers are in the playoffs. The Eagles are always interesting. But nothing drives sales for sports card and sports memorabilia shops near Philadelphia like the Phillies. With a winning history that dates back decades and a current team that's put its mitts around the National League East and won't let go, they're by far the hottest selling franchise for miles … [Read more...] about Phils’ Sizzling on Field, In Shops
2011 Topps Attax Details Released
Topps has released details on its upcoming 2011 Topps Attax baseball cards and game. Several changes are planned for the already popular kid-friendly franchise. Attax has been very successful line worldwide, combining colorful trading cards with a gaming element. The series began with Match Attax soccer cards, but has now expanded into the major U.S. pro sports. Some … [Read more...] about 2011 Topps Attax Details Released
Amway Arena Auction Draws Crowd
The contents of the former home of the Orlando Magic went on the auction block over the weekend. Amway Arena is where the franchise got its start--although it was called simply Orlando Arena when Shaq, Penny Hardaway and Nick Anderson were part of the mix in the early 1990s. The auction lasted eight hours. Fans and collectors had the chance to purchase furnishings, … [Read more...] about Amway Arena Auction Draws Crowd
A House of Black and Gold
He lives in Georgia now, but George Danesky is a Pennsylvania guy. More specifically, he's a Steelers guy. No one is more excited for Sunday's AFC Championship than the semi-retired fan whose home bears tribute to his favorite team. Danesky is a collector of Steelers memorabilia. Jerseys, helmets, autographs, prints...and the stuff that's not archive material, … [Read more...] about A House of Black and Gold
Autograph Sessions Go Hand in Hand With Leafs’ Fortunes
With 8 wins in 19 games, they're not the worst team in the NHL. Not even out of the playoff chase. It's too early for that. But the Toronto Maple Leafs have a long way to go. Toronto lives and dies with its most important franchise and right now, a lot of people are on a kind of hockey life support. As the Leafs go, so goes the hockey autograph business in Toronto. The … [Read more...] about Autograph Sessions Go Hand in Hand With Leafs’ Fortunes