The jersey worn by Sidney Crosby in Team Canada's 8-2 win over Germany in this year's Olympics drew a winning bid of $38,257 before the eBay hammer fell this week. Crosby's #87 jersey was one of the red Canada models sold by the NHLPA in its ongoing charity auction that began last week. Crosby was the eventual hero for Canada, scoring the game-winner in overtime of the … [Read more...] about Crosby Olympic Jersey Brings $38,257
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NHLPA Opens Huge Olympic Hockey Jersey Auction
Got a buck? You can make an opening bid on an auction of Olympic hockey jerseys starting today. The NHLPA is continuing its 'Hockey for Haiti' program with a special auction of game-worn jerseys from the NHL players who participated in the Vancouver Games this winter. Jerseys worn by the likes of Sidney Crosby (vs. Germany February 23), Alexander Ovechkin and Team USA … [Read more...] about NHLPA Opens Huge Olympic Hockey Jersey Auction
Topps Renews Euro Soccer Deal
The Topps Company and the DFL Sports Enterprises have announced the renewal of their existing contract for a further four years. The contract gives the American company the right to produce soccer cards and stickers in Germany. “With Topps we are pursuing an already existing partnership and are pleased to have an established partner, who, in the current rights period, has … [Read more...] about Topps Renews Euro Soccer Deal
Collectors Abroad: Web, Shows Forge Friendships
Richard Frye and Timothy Teixeira came to Europe as part of the U.S. military a number of years ago, but it didn't take long for the two American sports card collectors to realize their options for participating in the hobby were limited. They had plenty of room for their cards, but opportunities to expand their collection or meet others with the same interest wasn't nearly … [Read more...] about Collectors Abroad: Web, Shows Forge Friendships