Long before he became a household name as a head coach, Knute Rockne was a Notre Dame student, a kid from Chicago and spent several years saving up enough money to go to college. Now, a “rookie card” from early in his career as a Fighting Irish football player—one that came from his estate-- is up for auction. The real photo postcard shows Rockne as an underclassman at Notre … [Read more...]
Consignment of the Week: Program from Ted Williams’ Big League Debut
He was a long way from home, but it didn’t take long for 20-year-old Ted Williams of San Diego to prove he was not over his head. He was a great prospect, but fans who turned out on a chilly day in New York 81 seasons ago had no idea they were about to see the career launch of one of baseball’s all-time greats. Only a couple of game programs from that afternoon at Yankee … [Read more...]
Josh Gordon’s Patriots Super Bowl Ring Consigned to Auction
He wasn’t there the day Tom Brady led the New England Patriots to a sixth Super Bowl title, but the team gave Josh Gordon a ring anyway and now it’s about to go up for auction. Six figural Lombardi trophies made of diamonds and Patriots logo adorn the front with the phrase “World Champions." The massive piece of championship bling is at Heritage Auctions, which will … [Read more...]
Willie Mays Rookie Card Contract Coming to Auction
Philadelphia-based Bowman Gum would soon face stiff competition from an aggressive little gum maker in New York but life was good in the spring of 1951 when they snared the services of two of the game's most talked about young players. The cost to get Mickey Mantle and Willie Mays under contract wasn't much but those pacts are worth a lot more today. Several months … [Read more...]