Reggie Jackson is selling a 1953 Jackie Robinson bat and Sandy Koufax glove that have been part of the Hall of Famer’s collection. Jackson consigned the items to Goldin as part of his King of Collectibles reality show appearance. The bat carries a GU 9.5 rating from PSA/DNA, which states “the O16 model, originally created for New York Giants Hall of Famer Mel … [Read more...] about Notes: Mr. October’s Jackie Bat to Auction; Kiplinger on Sports Investing; Will Perdue’ MJ Shoes Story; eBay Needs Cards Manager
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Michael Jordan “Flu Game” Shoes Sell for $1.38 Million
The shoes worn by Michael Jordan during one of his most famous NBA Finals performances sold for $1.38 million at auction Wednesday night. The "flu game" shoes were originally acquired by a Utah Jazz ball boy and signed by Jordan after he overcame what's now believed to be food poisoning to score 38 points and lead the Chicago Bulls past the Jazz in Game 5 of the 1997 Finals … [Read more...] about Michael Jordan “Flu Game” Shoes Sell for $1.38 Million
Ruth Rookie Card; Jackie Robinson’s 1949 All-Star Bat Among Goldin’s Million Dollar Sellers
A 1916 Sporting News Babe Ruth rookie card sold for $1.5 million Saturday night at Goldin Auctions. The price for the PSA 6 example set a record for the grade. The Ruth card was one of three items that sold for over $1 million in the opening night of the company’s Jackie Robinson 75th Anniversary Auction. The catalog included numerous Robinson items, topped by a bat … [Read more...] about Ruth Rookie Card; Jackie Robinson’s 1949 All-Star Bat Among Goldin’s Million Dollar Sellers
Jackie Robinson Items Headline Goldin Auction
Bidding for a 1951 Jackie Robinson game-used jersey stood at $2.4 million Friday in a Goldin auction in honor of the 75th anniversary of his major league debut. The jersey last sold three years ago, also through Goldin, for $576,000. A bat used by Robinson in the 1949 All-Star Game that includes a letter of authenticity from his wife Rachel is also among the top items … [Read more...] about Jackie Robinson Items Headline Goldin Auction
Jackie Robinson Memorabilia is Focus of Upcoming Auction
Several valuable artifacts from the career of Jackie Robinson will be up for auction as baseball celebrates the 75th anniversary of his major league debut. Goldin Auctions will be offering them in a special catalog sale set to run from April 13 to May 2. Among them: *1951 Brooklyn Dodgers home jersey. The jersey has “DODGERS '' sewn on in blue felt across the chest and … [Read more...] about Jackie Robinson Memorabilia is Focus of Upcoming Auction
Bidding for Barry Bonds’ Last Home Run Ball Passes $200,000
Bidding for the final home run ball hit by Barry Bonds to establish the current home run record of 762 has reached $208,000 heading into the final day of bidding at SCP Auctions. In August 2007, the controversial Bonds had passed Hank Aaron on the all-time list, thus setting a new career record with each home run. He hit his 762nd on September 5 against the … [Read more...] about Bidding for Barry Bonds’ Last Home Run Ball Passes $200,000
Newly Uncovered Texas Tommy Jackson, Cobb Cards Now Up for Auction
SCP Auctions’ 2020 Summer Premier is off and running with the newly discovered 1914 Texas Tommy Joe Jackson and Ty Cobb cards, a signed Jackie Robinson bat from an important season and the highest dual-graded Michael Jordan signed 1986-87 Fleer rookie card leading the way. A total of 465 lots are in the auction, which is set to run through Friday, August 28 at … [Read more...] about Newly Uncovered Texas Tommy Jackson, Cobb Cards Now Up for Auction
Two-Part Auction Wraps with Modern Card Records, Robinson Bat
After selling a Honus Wagner bat for a record $442,800 and a pair of Michael Jordan jerseys for over $218,556 during the live portion of the event earlier this month, Goldin Auctions closed out its Summer Premium Auction over the weekend with a total of $6 million in sales. Several industry records were set during the catalog auction including several for modern era rookie … [Read more...] about Two-Part Auction Wraps with Modern Card Records, Robinson Bat
Bat Signed by Ruth and Gehrig Brings $458,250 at FanFest Auction
A 1930s Babe Ruth game model bat signed by both the Bambino and teammate Lou Gehrig was the big star on Day 1 of the 2017 MLB All-Star FanFest Auction conducted by Hunt Auctions in Miami on Monday. The 35" Louisville Slugger is the only bat known to exist that carries the autographs of both icons. The bat originated in the collection of George D. Donnelly, a … [Read more...] about Bat Signed by Ruth and Gehrig Brings $458,250 at FanFest Auction
Robinson World Series Bat, Ali Robe, MLK Speech Tops at Auction
A Jackie Robinson game bat dating to the Brooklyn Dodgers’ only World Series title and the robe worn by Muhammad Ali in his first fight with Sonny Liston were among the top sports items sold by Goldin Auctions early Sunday morning. Held in conjunction with the 70th anniversary of Robinson’s historic major league debut, the event raised more than $125,000 for the … [Read more...] about Robinson World Series Bat, Ali Robe, MLK Speech Tops at Auction