The late 1960s and early 1970s might seem like the dark ages for college basketball — except at UCLA, of course — but Pete Maravich was truly the shining light on the hardwood. Maravich was exciting, creative and stymied defenses. He put LSU on the map and was a marquee star in the NBA. That’s why a personal trove of memorabilia from the “Pistol” should drive some interest … [Read more...] about Pete Maravich Memorabilia Highlights Grey Flannel’s Holiday Auction
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Jordan Flu Shoes Owner: ‘Time to Pay off Debts’
Sixteen and a half years ago, Preston Truman was a Utah Jazz ball boy, working the visitor's lockerroom at the Delta Center during the NBA Finals. On Thursday morning, a pair of sneakers he acquired from one special visitor back then made him a media celebrity. The shoes Truman asked for that June day belonged to Michael Jordan. MJ had just had one of his greatest … [Read more...] about Jordan Flu Shoes Owner: ‘Time to Pay off Debts’
Babe’s 1921 Britches Headline Grey Flannel Holiday Auction
Grey Flannel Auctions’ 2012 Holiday Auction is now under way, with more than 700 lots available including the earliest known Babe Ruth game worn pinstripes. Bidding will close December 12. Dating to Opening Day, 1921, Ruth’s game-used home flannel pants are offered together with multiple photomatches of the Bambino wearing them in front of the Yankees dugout. The size 42 … [Read more...] about Babe’s 1921 Britches Headline Grey Flannel Holiday Auction
1922 Ty Cobb Uniform Sells for $385,500
A full Ty Cobb uniform believed to have been worn in 1922 sold for $385,500 at auction on Friday afternoon. Just four Cobb uniforms are known to exist. The uniform was part of a large live auction conducted by Heritage Auctions in Dallas. The final price includes a buyer's premium. Like most game-used equipment and apparel, the Cobb uniform was sent to the minor leagues … [Read more...] about 1922 Ty Cobb Uniform Sells for $385,500
Ty Cobb Uniform from 1922 Heads for Auction
A Detroit Tigers uniform worn by Ty Cobb in 1922 will be on the auction block next month. Heritage Auctions says the grey flannel it’s offering in its Nov. 10-11 auction was worn by Cobb in 1922. Consigned by a private collector, the Cobb road set was worn during a year in which he surpassed the .400 mark. “Only two Ty Cobb Detroit uniforms are known to have survived to … [Read more...] about Ty Cobb Uniform from 1922 Heads for Auction