Attorneys for Giannis Antetokounmpo have filed a lawsuit against Leaf Trading Cards over the use of the NBA superstar's "Greek Freak" nickname and likeness. The 21-page suit, filed Monday in U.S. District Court in New York, alleges trademark infringement and dilution. The suit says Leaf and Antetokounmpo made a deal just prior to the 2013 NBA Draft that included 1,000 … [Read more...] about Giannis Suing Leaf Over “Greek Freak” Trademark
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Notes: $372,500 for Mid-Grade Brady; Otis’ New Concept; Bucks Jerseys; Hot Curry; Hobby Talk
Even a mid-grade copy of Tom Brady’s most popular rookie card brings a six-figure price. Boston-based Skinner Auctioneers sold a PSA 5 copy of the 2000 Playoff Contenders Championship Ticket Autograph card for $372,500 Wednesday night. The card–numbered 39 out of 100–did have an autograph grade of 10. It was one of dozens of cards consigned by a … [Read more...] about Notes: $372,500 for Mid-Grade Brady; Otis’ New Concept; Bucks Jerseys; Hot Curry; Hobby Talk
Exquisite LeBron Rookie RPA to 99 Tops $2 Million
He didn't make what seems like an annual appearance in the NBA Finals this past season and he's now 36 years old, but that hasn't stopped collectors from chasing high-end LeBron James cards. Goldin Auctions set a new record price for one of his best late Saturday night when a 2003-04 Upper Deck Exquisite Rookie Patch Autograph graded BGS 9 sold for just over $2 … [Read more...] about Exquisite LeBron Rookie RPA to 99 Tops $2 Million
Notes: 1914 Ruth Shares Offered; Long Beach Show Returns; KC Show; 6-Figure Giannis Jersey; Ball Coach’s Restaurant
On Sunday night, Collectable offered a very small ownership stake in one of the hobby’s holy grail cards, a 1914 Baltimore News Babe Ruth, valued at just over $6 million. Only $66,000 of that was offered publicly, with the rest controlled by the person who bought the card earlier this year. It had been on display for many years at the Babe Ruth Museum and still … [Read more...] about Notes: 1914 Ruth Shares Offered; Long Beach Show Returns; KC Show; 6-Figure Giannis Jersey; Ball Coach’s Restaurant
Notes: Topps Deal Update; Big Herbert Card Sold; PSA’s NSCC Numbers; Jersey Auctions; More
Topps and the SPAC that it’s planning to merge with later this month, are getting closer to finalizing the deal. Mudrick Capital Acquisition Corp., announced Wednesday that it has filed a definitive proxy statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with the proposed business combination between MUDS and Topps. MUDS has scheduled a … [Read more...] about Notes: Topps Deal Update; Big Herbert Card Sold; PSA’s NSCC Numbers; Jersey Auctions; More
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 1st Signed Card Surfaces; Part of 2013 Rookie Program
Every year since 1986, shortly after the draft, the NBA and the National Basketball Players’ Association have held the Rookie Transition Program (RTP). Typically (in non-COVID years) held in New Jersey, the RTP is effectively a “new hire orientation” for professional basketball players. Through presentations from league officials and current and former NBA players,, the … [Read more...] about Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 1st Signed Card Surfaces; Part of 2013 Rookie Program
eBay, Panini Announce NSCC Plans; $3.1 Million Mantle; New Shows; Bucks Jersey Auctions
Panini America has announced its plans for next week’s National Sports Collectors Convention. Among the highlights: the annual Live Redemption Trade-Up program is back with collectors who hold multiple unfulfilled autograph redemption cards that are at least four months old can make a deal for another card. The Silver Pack program is back on a limited scale … [Read more...] about eBay, Panini Announce NSCC Plans; $3.1 Million Mantle; New Shows; Bucks Jersey Auctions
Bucks NBA Championship Trading Card Set in the Works
Thanks to a performance for the ages by their superstar, the Milwaukee Bucks have won their first NBA title since 1971 and collectors will be able to latch on to more Giannis Antetokounmpo trading cards thanks to a boxed set that will be produced by Panini America. As the company typically does following a championship season by an NBA, NFL or NHL team, Panini is offering … [Read more...] about Bucks NBA Championship Trading Card Set in the Works
Bucks Championship Merchandise Includes Giannis Autographs, More
It's been a LONG wait. Fifty years, to be exact, since they hoisted the trophy. You can expect plenty of Milwaukee Bucks championship memorabilia--from basketball cards to autographs and anything with a deer on it--to be big sellers in the coming days. With 60,000 fans watching on big screens outside Fiserv Forum and another 20,000 or so inside, it was a … [Read more...] about Bucks Championship Merchandise Includes Giannis Autographs, More
Khris Middleton – Superstar Role Player, or Unsung Superstar in His Own Right?
If you’re not completely and hopelessly immersed in the minutiae of graduate-level NBA Discourse, then you’ve probably not borne witness to The Khris Middleton Debate. In this scenario, chances are you think of Middleton as an excellent basketball player on a series of excellent Milwaukee Bucks teams built on a generational foundation. If this is you, kudos on you … [Read more...] about Khris Middleton – Superstar Role Player, or Unsung Superstar in His Own Right?