Boxing cards have become more and more popular with vintage collectors. As such, many sets from the pre-war era have generated attention. The 1938 Church Boxing Personalities set is one that is particularly becoming an attractive target. About the 1938 Churchman Boxing Personalities set The cards were distributed by W.A. & A.C. Churchman for their cigarette packages. As … [Read more...] about 1938 Churchman Boxing Set is a Pre-War Bargain
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Large, Newly Uncovered Pre-War Collection at Paul McInnis to Benefit Scholarship Fund
Hundreds of pre-War baseball tobacco and gum cards are making their auction debut after a find that’s now being sold through Paul McInnis Auctioneer in North Hampton, NH and proceeds are going to help college students. The Harry W. O’Brien Collection also includes some valuable vintage comic books, coins and other collectibles. Harry O’Brien grew up in Manchester, NH, his … [Read more...] about Large, Newly Uncovered Pre-War Collection at Paul McInnis to Benefit Scholarship Fund
Muhammad Ali, Jack Johnson Collection Headlines Boxing Auction
A group of more than 1,000 boxing items, nearly all from the careers of two of the most influential figures in the sport, Muhammad Ali and Jack Johnson, are being sold at auction. The curated collection being offered by Goldin includes a one-of-a-kind ring owned by Ali, which officially commemorates his third heavyweight championship. Goldin calls it “one of … [Read more...] about Muhammad Ali, Jack Johnson Collection Headlines Boxing Auction
1909 James Jeffries Playing Card Set Features Hall of Famers — and a Key Rookie Card
Hall of Fame fighter James Jeffries is featured on a variety of pre-war boxing cards. Interestingly enough, the majority of them came at the very end of his career. Jeffries does have some earlier cards when he was truly an active fighter. Perhaps most notably, his presence in the massive 1901-02 Ogden's General Interest set (commonly referred to as his rookie card), is one … [Read more...] about 1909 James Jeffries Playing Card Set Features Hall of Famers — and a Key Rookie Card
Vintage Cards, Ohtani Jersey Among Big Sellers in SCP Premier
The 1952 Topps card has gotten most of the recent headlines, but another Mickey Mantle card set a record price over the weekend. An SGC 9 (mint) 1959 Topps Mantle sold for $60,667 in SCP Auctions’ Summer Premier, setting a new benchmark. The auction set a dozen records as it closed with a flurry of bidding late Friday night and into Saturday morning in the eastern … [Read more...] about Vintage Cards, Ohtani Jersey Among Big Sellers in SCP Premier
1910 Jack Johnson Letter Challenging James Jeffries to Original “Fight of the Century” Up for Auction
Ali vs. Frazier. Leonard vs Hagler. Tyson vs. Holyfield. Mayweather vs. Pacquaio. All are familiar to boxing fans of the last 50 years but long before those well-known confrontations there was Johnson-Jeffries. In 1910, world heavyweight champion Jack Johnson wrote a letter challenging the sport’s biggest name—James Jeffries—to a heavyweight bout. … [Read more...] about 1910 Jack Johnson Letter Challenging James Jeffries to Original “Fight of the Century” Up for Auction
Sports Cards Highlight the Rare Obsequio de Susini Set
The Obsequio de Susini tobacco card set is one of those international issues that doesn't come up a whole lot. The lack of baseball cards in it is a contributing factor for its relative obscurity. Nevertheless, there are plenty of great sports cards to be found in it. Let's take a deeper look at this rare set. About the Obsequio de Susini set Obsequio de Susini? That's a … [Read more...] about Sports Cards Highlight the Rare Obsequio de Susini Set
Top Ranked Pre-War Boxing Sets Hit Auction Market
They’ve taken a long time to build but now they’re about to find new homes. Some of the highest quality early boxing sets in existence are up for sale in the current Lelands auction catalog. Three old down the number one spot on the SGC Set Registry and aren’t likely to be surpassed considering the small number of high-grade cards known to exist. Fighters … [Read more...] about Top Ranked Pre-War Boxing Sets Hit Auction Market
Five Intriguing Cards in the T218 Champions Set
The T218 Champions set can go a bit unnoticed by your everyday collector. Issued in or around 1910 (most sources list it as a 1910 set but it was possibly produced over a few years), even most pre-war collectors probably can't tell you too much about it as it doesn't include athletes from the four major American sports. But the set does include plenty of intrigue. Much of … [Read more...] about Five Intriguing Cards in the T218 Champions Set
Gold Watch Fob Given To Jack Johnson Featured In Heritage Auctions Sale
A gold watch fob given to boxing’s most controversial heavyweight champion will be featured in Heritage Auctions’ Summer Platinum Night Sports Collectibles Auction in mid-August. No, it did not belong to Muhammad Ali, although his career certainly was controversial. The fob was awarded in 1910 to the first black heavyweight boxing champion, Jack Johnson, who won the title … [Read more...] about Gold Watch Fob Given To Jack Johnson Featured In Heritage Auctions Sale