The New York Mets are keeping Pete Alonso’s game-worn gear in house. The team announced what it called an “historic” agreement with the National League Rookie of the Year favorite on Tuesday. It’s the first such partnership in Major League Baseball between a player and his team for autographed, game-used items. The team’s Amazin’ Memorabilia store will now be the … [Read more...]
My Cause, My Cleats: NFL Players’ Special Shoes to be Auctioned
NFL players are using their shoes to raise money for their favorite charities during this week’s games. More than 500 players are participating in the league’s My Cause, My Cleats campaign. They have the option to then offer them for sale through the NFL Auctions platform, which has already begun offering some of them. The initiative is a culmination of 18 months … [Read more...]
Carlos Gomez Shows off Bat Collection
The career of Carlos Gomez has seen plenty of twists and turns. The veteran outfielder enjoyed a bit of a renaissance with the Texas Rangers late last season and is now a free agent. The debate about exactly what his 2017 employer can expect will certainly continue until Opening Day. There is no debate, though, about how much appreciation the soon-to-be … [Read more...]
Panini Set to Launch Immaculate Collegiate Baseball
Panini America continues to utilize its NCAA license with a first time release honoring the college baseball careers of some familiar names. In early January, the company will conclude its triple play of high-end products with the release of 2016 Immaculate Collegiate Baseball. The baseball product follows Panini’s releases this year of Immaculate Collegiate … [Read more...]
New Photo Matching Service for Game Used Items
Game-used equipment has been one of John Robinson’s favorite pastimes since he was a young high school student growing up near Seattle. Like many collectors, he wanted to be as certain as possible that the items he was buying were indeed used in the field of play. Eight years ago, he bought a Louisville Slugger bat attributed to use by former Mariner Russ Davis and … [Read more...]
Williamson’s 9-11 Cleats Go to Auction
With New York and New Jersey law enforcement officers on his side, Tennessee Titans linebacker Avery Williamson ignored a possible fine from the NFL office Sunday and wore special 9/11 tribute shoes during the team’s game with Minnesota. Now, he’s putting those cleats up for auction with proceeds going to Warrior Wishes. Williamson mentioned plans to wear the cleats last … [Read more...]
Dick Williams and Jim Fregosi Collections Highlight Worthridge Auction
Items from the personal collections of two well-known former Major League Baseball managers are among more than 600 lots being offered by Worthridge Auctions in its newly-launched Spring online auction. A variety of game-worn and game-used equipment, awards, autographs and other items from the estates of Hall of Fame manager Dick Williams and long-time skipper Jim Fregosi … [Read more...]
Don Drysdale Career Collection Coming to Auction
Last summer, we told you that items from the personal collection of Hall of Famer Don Drysdale would be coming to auction. Now, we know a little more about what items from the late pitcher's career will be offered and when. Game-worn uniforms and other game-used gear, signed photos, trophies and other career memorabilia were part of the collection that will be sold on … [Read more...]
Crystal Pucks with Melted Game Ice a Big Seller for Fanatics
Make way for the latest in what’s become a new line of hockey memorabilia: crystal pucks from major NHL events with melted ice inside. Fanatics is pre-selling pucks for the 2016 Winter Classic between Montreal and Boston on New Year’s Day in Foxboro, MA. Standard in size and licensed by the league, the pucks sell for $49.99 and feature the NHL logo and commissioner’s … [Read more...]
Player Collections Highlight Worthridge Auction
The 1970s high school letterman sweater worn by Moses Malone before his historic jump to the NBA as a teenager is among the items up for bid in Worthridge Auctions’ latest online catalog. Malone helped his high school team win back-to-back Virginia state basketball championships in 1973 and 1974, then became the first player of the modern era to go straight from high … [Read more...]