Auctions are filled with jerseys. Some have been in collections for years and the stories behind how they got there have been lost to time. Some come with pretty airtight team or player game-worn provenance. Others are, well, let’s say “questionable.” Then there are those with personal stories involving colorful characters and fans not afraid to take … [Read more...] about Rodman Game Jersey from Last Dance Season Has Holiday Story Behind It
Heritage Auctions May 2020
1921 Babe Ruth Bat Brings Nearly $1 Million
Game-used items from a pair of sports titans were among the highlights Friday night as Heritage Auctions continued its three-day Spring Sports Collectibles Catalog Auction. When bidding ended, the night’s tally was more than $3.5 million, far exceeding pre-auction estimates, according to Heritage. That’s on top of the more than $8 million realized 24 hours … [Read more...] about 1921 Babe Ruth Bat Brings Nearly $1 Million
1984-85 Star Co. Issue Among 6 Early Jordans in Heritage Sale
Michael Jordan's "official" rookie card actually dates to his third year in the league, when the NBA finally partnered with a trading card company willing to sell pro basketball cards by the pack. Limited interest in the league's cards had led to Topps exiting the market after the 1981-82 season. A little known group called Star Company swooped in and for three … [Read more...] about 1984-85 Star Co. Issue Among 6 Early Jordans in Heritage Sale
Huge Roster of Vintage Unopened Boxes, Packs Heading to Auction
The market for vintage unopened sports card boxes and packs continues to be one of the hobby's hottest. Now, over 100 lots of unopened material, some dating back more than 50 years, are hitting the block through the upcoming Heritage Spring Sports Collectibles Auction. The jaw-dropping list includes numerous complete, unopened boxes and seldom seen … [Read more...] about Huge Roster of Vintage Unopened Boxes, Packs Heading to Auction
1912 Fenway Park Dedication Invitation Coming to Auction
The world was still talking about the Titanic disaster that had occurred the month before and the baseball world had been rocked by Ty Cobb, who just that week had climbed into the fans and assaulted a disabled heckler in New York. In Boston, though, there was excitement surrounding the new ballpark that had been constructed near Kenmore Square. While Fenway Park … [Read more...] about 1912 Fenway Park Dedication Invitation Coming to Auction
Rare 1911 E100 Bishop & Co. Set Coming to Auction
The first full set of a rare pre-War set ever to be recorded on PSA’s Set Registry is about to hit the auction block. Heritage Auctions will offer a 30-card set of 1911 E100 Bishop & Co. cards in its upcoming May catalog auction where it’s expected to fetch $15,000 or more. Based in Los Angeles, Bishop & Company was a candy confectioner. They produced … [Read more...] about Rare 1911 E100 Bishop & Co. Set Coming to Auction