Defensive force Bennie Blades burst onto South Beach and helped lead the Miami Hurricanes to a National Championship in 1987. He was a key component of the famed defense, even earning the unit the moniker of "Bennie and the Jets" due to free flowing and hard hitting the style of play exhibited by the squad. His play that year also earned him the prestigious Jim Thorpe Award, … [Read more...] about Bennie Blades Q & A: Seeing His First Cards, Signing Autographs, Barry Sanders’ Cleats
Isiah Thomas
Isiah Thomas Reunited with Stolen 1984 All-Star MVP Trophy
Basketball Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas has been reunited with his 1984 NBA All-Star Game MVP trophy, one of several items stolen from his former high school’s trophy case in recent years. The trophy was among the lots to be featured in Heritage Auctions’ Summer Platinum Night Sports Collectibles event that takes place August 29-30. But on August 10, Thomas … [Read more...] about Isiah Thomas Reunited with Stolen 1984 All-Star MVP Trophy
Isiah Thomas’ 1984 All-Star Trophy Pulled From Auction After Theft Claim
Heritage Auctions pulled Isiah Thomas' 1984 NBA All-Star Game MVP trophy from its online catalog Tuesday morning, after the former Detroit Pistons star claimed it had been stolen from his high school alma mater. Where it's been since the crime is what police will now try to determine. Heritage says the 17" x 14" x 6" trophy was among the items listed in the company's … [Read more...] about Isiah Thomas’ 1984 All-Star Trophy Pulled From Auction After Theft Claim