As a Chicago Cubs fan and collector, Stew McVicar knows a little something about hope. It’s something he maintains as a life-long fan of the team that hasn’t won a World Series since 1908. It’s also something he provides for those who deserve it most. McVicar has turned his basement into an impressive shrine, with game-worn and game-used memorabilia, autographs and … [Read more...] about Chicago Man’s Collection is Backdrop to Help Others
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Orioles Among Latest to Offer Game-Used Gear
Seventeen Major League Baseball teams now sell game-used and game-worn items at or near their home ballpark including one of the newcomers to the ‘Authentics’ program. The Baltimore Orioles have a shop next door to Camden Yards where they offer bats, jerseys, baseballs, lineup cards and other memorabilia. Proceeds go to charity, according to the Orioles. That’s in line … [Read more...] about Orioles Among Latest to Offer Game-Used Gear
Napoli Trade Meant End of Red Sox Collecting Quest
When a popular player is traded most team fans will feel a momentary loss, possibly coupled with a need to purchase the replica jersey of their new chosen "favorite" player. The Boston Red Sox have many young players – Xander Bogaerts, Mookie Betts and Blake Swihart to name a few - that will fit the bill for most. For those fans, Mike Napoli is a fun memory from the bearded … [Read more...] about Napoli Trade Meant End of Red Sox Collecting Quest
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
Newly Discovered Gehrig Bat Sells for $436,970
Once used as a weapon to ward off potential intruders, a previously unknown Lou Gehrig Hanna Batrite model game bat sold at auction early Sunday morning for a record-setting price. Love of the Game Auctions offered the bat in its catalog sale after it was consigned earlier this year. The bat was recently matched to a photo that shows the Yankee great holding it outside the … [Read more...] about Newly Discovered Gehrig Bat Sells for $436,970
Ohio State Selling More Football Jerseys, Helmets
Apparently Ohio State’s recent equipment sale wasn’t a “selling out to the bare walls” kind of thing. Late last week, the school launched an auction of game worn jerseys and alternate “Chrome” helmets worn with alternate uniforms. Items available for auction are: Game worn Nike home scarlet and road white jerseys from the 2014 national championship season. … [Read more...] about Ohio State Selling More Football Jerseys, Helmets
Jackson, Jordan, Munson Jerseys Head to Auction
Jerseys from Reggie Jackson, Michael Jordan and Thurman Munson will be on the auction block later this month. The trio headline the sports memorabilia lots included in a larger collectibles auction set for May 21 at Phillip Weiss Auctions of Lynbrook, NY. The Reggie Jackson game-worn set includes a signed jersey, undershirt and pants from the 1974 championship season for … [Read more...] about Jackson, Jordan, Munson Jerseys Head to Auction
Tony Gwynn Memorabilia Heading for Auction
SCP Auctions has acquired the personal memorabilia collection of Major League Baseball great Tony Gwynn and will offer dozens of items in its upcoming catalog auction. The auction companys says more than 100 lots will be up for sale, including several MLB All-Star Game rings, his 1987 and '89 Silver Slugger batting awards, numerous game-used baseballs chronicling milestone hits … [Read more...] about Tony Gwynn Memorabilia Heading for Auction
More Interest in Super Bowl XLIX Game Balls?
It was the most watched Super Bowl game in history and certainly had one of the biggest buildups ever. The New England Patriots overcame the distraction that was ‘deflategate’ and held off the Seattle Seahawks Sunday to win the Super Bowl. Now, we can expect some of the game-used items from Super Bowl XLIX to hit the auction block. NFL Auctions has typically offered a few … [Read more...] about More Interest in Super Bowl XLIX Game Balls?
Man Opts for Arrest Rather Than Divulge Source of LSU Game-Worn Shoes, Gloves
A shoe store employee who helped someone sell a pair of game-worn LSU football cleats and gloves from this past season was arrested this week. The size 12 Nike cleats and gloves were used in the Tigers' upset of Ole Miss on October 25 and were sold on eBay December 2 (you can see the completed sales here). Police in Baton Rouge, Louisiana tracked down 25-year-old Fletcher … [Read more...] about Man Opts for Arrest Rather Than Divulge Source of LSU Game-Worn Shoes, Gloves