Heritage Auctions will offer the 1998 Heisman Trophy Award won by Ricky Williams in its October Premium catalog. Williams broke Tony Dorsett's 22-year-old NCAA career rushing record that season and joined Earl Campbell as the second Texas player to win the Heisman. Mike Provenzale of Heritage Auctions gave us a look at the 45-pound trophy Williams earned after … [Read more...] about Ricky Williams’ 1998 Heisman Trophy Award Coming to Auction
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Salaam’s Heisman Brings Record Price
The National Institute of Health will be getting a large donation from a Denver area family after they sold Rashaan Salaam’s 1994 Heisman Trophy at SCP Auctions Saturday night for $399,608. It’s the most money ever paid for a Heisman. The price topped the 2005 sale of the 1941 Heisman given to Bruce P. Smith. Tyler Tysdal had purchased the trophy from a dealer who had bought … [Read more...] about Salaam’s Heisman Brings Record Price
Historic Early Helms Hall of Fame Collection Set for Auction
SCP Auctions’ “Mid-Summer Classic” will begin on Wednesday, August 6, and run through Saturday, August 23, at www.scpauctions.com. More than 850 top-quality lots will be up for bid including nearly 300 items from the coveted Helms Athletic Foundation/LA84 Collection. The Helms Athletic Foundation was a sports organization founded in 1936 by W.R. “Bill” Schroeder, a private … [Read more...] about Historic Early Helms Hall of Fame Collection Set for Auction
Cappelletti Loses Memorabilia in Burglary
Orange County, California authorities are investigating a burglary at the home of 1973 Heisman Trophy winner and former NFL running back John Cappelletti. Among the missing items were Cappelletti's Heisman ring, his 1973 National Championship ring from Penn State, a 1972 Cotton Bowl watch, 1974 Orange Bowl watch and a 1979 L.A. Rams NFC Championship ring. It’s … [Read more...] about Cappelletti Loses Memorabilia in Burglary
Tebow Autographs Selling Like Hotcakes for Fla. Company
He's smoking hot on eBay. Now, a company with the exclusive rights to hold private and public signings with the NFL's hottest player says it can barely keep up with orders for Tim Tebow autographs. His merits as a long term NFL quarterback are still being debated, but there's no doubt the former Heisman Trophy winner has plenty of believers--and those who just like what he … [Read more...] about Tebow Autographs Selling Like Hotcakes for Fla. Company
1916 Babe Ruth Rookie Card, Heisman Ring Sold in “I Own it Now”
A 1916 Sporting News Babe Ruth rookie card and Billy Sims’ 1978 Heisman Trophy ring were among the items changing hands in Memory Lane Inc’s recent I Own it Now sale. Numerous individual sports cards, sets and memorabilia were sold in the two-week event. Tens of thousands of dollars were spent on items spanning virtually the entire 20th century of sports collectibles. I … [Read more...] about 1916 Babe Ruth Rookie Card, Heisman Ring Sold in “I Own it Now”
Editor’s Blog: Halper’s Son Speaks, X-Rated Photo Buy, Heisman Ring, The National…and More
Some of the items in the legendary Barry Halper collection have been revealed to be something other than what we once thought. Halper, who is no longer around to answer questions, was even recently accused of being a "con man". Harsh words for someone who is considered by most to have accumulated the world's greatest baseball memorabilia collection this side of Cooperstown … [Read more...] about Editor’s Blog: Halper’s Son Speaks, X-Rated Photo Buy, Heisman Ring, The National…and More
Mark Ingram, Cam Newton Autograph for Topps
One is the Heisman Trophy winner and the number one pick in the draft. The other had to wait a few hours before his name was called. Both, however, are thought to be potential NFL stars. On Wednesday, Topps announced that Cam Newton and Mark Ingram autographs will appear in its 2011 football card lineup. The pair will sign "many" of the autographs directly on cards, … [Read more...] about Mark Ingram, Cam Newton Autograph for Topps
Rare Ernie Davis Jersey Dissected for 2010 Leaf Certified
Ernie Davis, football's first black Heisman Trophy winner, was diagnosed with leukemia as he prepared to play what would have been his final college game in the summer of 1962 as a member of the College All-Stars. Now, the jersey that the late running back would have worn in that game is being cut up for use in Panini trading card products. The Davis jersey sold for over … [Read more...] about Rare Ernie Davis Jersey Dissected for 2010 Leaf Certified
Signed Heisman Footballs a Big Charity Boost
This year will mark the 75th anniversary of the Heisman Trophy and while the latest news involving Reggie Bush has cast a shadow over amateurism, the award's place in sports is secure. John Prince, whose father was one of the driving forces behind the inaugural award given to college football's best player, has carried on the family tradition through his involvement with the … [Read more...] about Signed Heisman Footballs a Big Charity Boost