From books to rugs to Old West memorabilia and beyond, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer has always been a collector. So why is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar selling the best items from his basketball career, including his championship rings, game-worn jerseys and major awards? He says it’s not because he needs the money but rather a desire to help kids. So far, collectors … [Read more...]
Busy Year for Goldin Auctions Included Fundraising
Goldin Auctions sold more than 10,000 lots of trading cards and memorabilia in 2017 and raised over $500,000 for charity according to the company’s year-end roundup. Eight live and online auctions included several six-figure sales of high-end baseball cards, a Hack Wilson Cubs uniform and Jackie Robinson’s 1955 World Series game bat. Collectors continued to value rare … [Read more...]
Icons Draw Interest in Goldin Sale
Ruth. Mantle. Jordan. The usual suspects were among the most sought after names in Goldin Auctions’ October Legends catalog, which wrapped up early Sunday morning. A 1952 Topps Mantle graded SGC 86 (7.5) was at the top of the list when the final results were tabulated, selling for $125,205. An autographed 1959 Mantle game jersey also drew a crowd of … [Read more...]
Rusty Staub Collection Includes Championship Rings, Photos with Presidents
Championship rings, trading cards, awards, photos with former Presidents and other personal memorabilia from former major leaguer Rusty Staub are being offered through Goldin Auctions. The collection features 18-lots of memorabilia from the six-time All-Star who played 23 seasons for five different teams including the Colt 45's/Astros, Expos, Mets, Tigers … [Read more...]
Newly Discovered Early Autograph Collection Includes Scarce Hall of Famers
What is believed to be the earliest documented baseball autograph collection hits the auction block on Friday, one that includes some names even advanced collectors don’t have. Originally gathered inside one of two autograph books, the collection features over 44 signatures from 19th and early 20th century baseball greats including 19th century Hall of Famer George S. Davis, … [Read more...]