They’ve been consigned to auction, sold through teams and cut up for use on trading cards. Now, game-worn jerseys will be turned into mass-marketed wearable clothing, with a charitable touch. Authentic Heroes, a New Jersey-based company owned by Global Fiber Technologies, has developed a process to extract the fibers from player-worn jerseys to create multiple pieces … [Read more...] about Clothing Company Plans to Turn Game-Worn Jerseys into “Wearable Collectibles”
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Ex-Broadcaster Ted Patterson’s Huge Collection Part of Love Of The Game Summer Auction
Ted Patterson had a long career as a sports broadcaster in Baltimore. But even more impressive is the treasure trove of memorabilia he has accumulated through the years. “I’ve got like a museum in my home,” Patterson told The Star-Democrat of Easton, Maryland, in 2001. He wasn’t kidding. Patterson’s four-bedroom home in Baltimore was filled with sports cards, … [Read more...] about Ex-Broadcaster Ted Patterson’s Huge Collection Part of Love Of The Game Summer Auction
Goldin Auctions Offering Include Dick Enberg, Andre Reed And Alex English Collections
Oh, my. Even Dick Enberg would be impressed. Thirty-nine lots of memorabilia from the late broadcaster's career are part of Goldin Auctions’ Winter Auction that began Monday and runs through Dec. 8. Career items consigned by Buffalo Bills great Andre Reed and Basketball Hall of Famer Alex English also will be part of the sale, which includes Tim Brown’s … [Read more...] about Goldin Auctions Offering Include Dick Enberg, Andre Reed And Alex English Collections
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
Steiner Turns Game-Used Jerseys into Neckties
If you’re constantly worried about getting that necktie dirty and the dry cleaning bill that follows, you could always buy one that’s supposed to have a little wear. Steiner Sports has just launched a new line of ties made from game-used jerseys, some of which still bear the scars of competition. Thus far, only those for the New York Rangers and Yankees are … [Read more...] about Steiner Turns Game-Used Jerseys into Neckties
Feeding Frenzy at Ohio State Equipment Sale
Ohio State decided to hold a sale of its game-worn uniforms and game-used equipment on Saturday but if you weren't lined up the night before, you were pretty much out of luck. The school offered helmets, jerseys, shoes and other items on the same day of the 2014 national champs' spring football game. The scene is set! Spring Game Equipment Sale! 8-11am Saturday French Field … [Read more...] about Feeding Frenzy at Ohio State Equipment Sale
Nats Fan Doesn’t Get No-Hit Pitcher’s Gamer but She’s OK with That
It's the sort of thing that might have rankled a serious collector but Helen Gonzales doesn't fit that description. She's a Washington Nationals fan first and foremost. So when she entered the team's 'shirt off our backs' day on Sunday, then won Jordan Zimmermann's jersey, she didn't complain when the team pulled the old switcheroo. If they hadn't, she'd now be … [Read more...] about Nats Fan Doesn’t Get No-Hit Pitcher’s Gamer but She’s OK with That