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...]
First Masters Tournament Ticket from 1934 Sets Record Price
A 1934 Augusta National Invitational/Masters Tournament ticket sold for $118,598 late Sunday night, setting a record for the most ever paid for a sports ticket. The 2.75 X 2.75 -inch ticket is one of fewer than ten passes to the first ever Masters tournament known to have survived and is the finest known example, sitting untouched for decades in the home of a Georgia … [Read more...]
Green Jacket Auctions Suing Augusta National Golf Club
Green Jacket Auctions has filed a lawsuit against Augusta National Golf Club over the rights to its business name. Green Jacket, which has conducted about 30 online golf memorabilia auctions since its founding in 2006, faces the loss of its internet domain following a December decision by a panel of the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Policy. Last year, Augusta National … [Read more...]
Cards Still Scarce but Jordan Spieth Bobbleheads Arrive in Atlanta
It's no secret Jordan Spieth collectibles have become a hot commodity since the former top junior and University of Texas standout broke on to the PGA Tour in 2013 and won Rookie of the Year honors. SC Daily has detailed the popularity of Spieth memorabilia and the lack of a "rookie card" for the current leader in the FedEx Cup points and three-time major … [Read more...]
Notes: Stefano Joins Goldin; Dying Babe Sends Baseballs; Green Jacket Dispute
Goldin Auctions has named sports marketing and collectibles industry veteran Jim Stefano its new Director of Marketing and Business Development. The move allows Stefano to return to his New Jersey roots after spending four years as Senior Director of Product Development at Panini America in Texas. Previous to that he spent five years at Access Sports Media in New York … [Read more...]