Upper Deck has a new autograph deal with 2021 PLAYERS Championship winner Justin Thomas. The University of Alabama graduate ranks second in the world and is one of only four golfers since 1960 to win 14 times on the PGA TOUR before turning 28. Thomas collected seven top-10 and 15 top-25 finishes during his rookie season in 2015 and finished as a runner-up for PGA TOUR Rookie … [Read more...]
Gary Player’s Major Championship Trophies Sold at Auction
Four of golf icon Gary Player’s nine major championship trophies have sold for a combined $574,843 at auction. Golden Age Golf Auctions offered a selection of the awards given to Player following each of the events. Four others, representing major wins on the PGA Champions tour, were also sold. Player’s 1978 Masters trophy was the top seller, netting … [Read more...]
Notes: Gary Player’s Trophies Up for Sale; Washington Shop Burglary, More
Trophies from eight of Gary Player's major championships are up for sale. It's the first time that many major championship trophies have been up for sale at one time. Golden Age Golf Auctions has the hardware from Player's wins at the 1965 U.S. Open,, 1972 PGA Championship, 1974 British Open; 1978 Masters; 1994 Senior British Open, 1988 U.S. Senior Open, 1990 Senior … [Read more...]
Upper Deck Bringing Golf Cards Back; Artifacts 1st Off the Tee
The wait for a new golf trading card product will come to an end next year. Upper Deck announced Monday it would be launching three golf releases in 2021, including Artifacts, which will launch the series at an as yet undetermined date in the spring. “Collectors have been begging us to bring golf cards back for years,” said Upper Deck’s Sports Brand Manager Paul … [Read more...]
Notes: Antonio Brown’s Card Future; What to Do with Arnie’s Massive Stash; Lelands to Offer Big Horse Racing Collection
This doesn’t happen very often. Antonio Brown is pictured as an Oakland Raider on some of Panini’s early season football cards even though he will never play a down for the Silver & Black. Brown’s messy departure from the Raiders isn’t what fans or collectors were imagining but it’ll create some pretty unique cards as more products hit the market over the next few … [Read more...]
Nicklaus’ Everpresent 52-Year-Old Rolex Expected to Fetch Huge Price
Take a look at just about any photo of Jack Nicklaus and you’ll see him wearing a gold wristwatch. It’s the same one he’s worn for more than 50 years. Inspired by the recent $17 million sale of a similar Rolex worn by the late actor Paul Newman, Nicklaus decided to put his up for auction later this year to raise money for the Nicklaus Children’s Health Care … [Read more...]
Notes: Suspect Arrested in Mantle Card Theft; Canseco Hits Homers, Signs; World’s Oldest Golf Card Sells
Police in Delaware, OH have arrested a suspect in connection with the weekend burglary and theft of a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle card. Delaware, OH police say a 23-year-old man was taken into custody in Indianapolis, where he was trying to sell the card. Capt. Adam Moore of the Delaware City Police Department told the Columbus Dispatch that Giancarlo Venditti, … [Read more...]
Nick Faldo Signed Masters Prints Benefit Junior Golf
He won the Masters three times and Nick Faldo is now using that status to raise money for junior golf programs. Faldo is selling a limited series of 30 prints, each signed by him in green ink, numbered to 30 and inscribed in commemoration of his first title in 1989. The prints are priced at $1,000 and available through his website, SirNick30.com. At this … [Read more...]
Notes: World’s Oldest Golf Scorecard; Big $ for Trout and Rare O’Rourke; Bruins Helmet Auction
What's believed to be the oldest golf scorecard in the world is coming to public auction. The European-based auction house Bonhams is selling the card in an auction set to open May 1. The card, which has been framed and mounted, dates from December 2, 1820. It shows that a "Mr. Cundell" played the five holes within the Musselburgh Race Track twice, a total of ten … [Read more...]
Notes: Keating Talks Autos on MLB Network; Big Bucks for Trout and Tiger
A long-time autograph collector and currently the lead authenticator at PSA/DNA, Kevin Keating's new book 'Waiting for a Sign' got some major exposure last week when he appeared on MLB Network. Keating shared some of his stories and why autographs became such a big part of his life. The book chronicles not only his first experiences collecting signatures by mail as a … [Read more...]