A pair of unique collages of early 20th century tobacco and caramel cards leads off Huggins & Scott’s first Masterpiece auction of 2012. The collages feature over 200 cards with 36 Hall of Famers and seven different Types. They're two of the most eye-catching items in the auction, which gets underway later this month. Vintage card collectors will find other 19th … [Read more...] about Early Baseball Card Collages Open Huggins & Scott Auction
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Editor’s Blog: DiMaggio Jersey Sells for $250K+, Kid Gets Forked Over Mantle Card, Beckett Graded Card Guide Coming
A 1948-49 Joe DiMaggio jersey topped all bidding early Thursday morning, as Grey Flannel Auctions wrapped up its final event of 2011. The road gray shirt sold for $256,868 including the company's buyer's premium. The auction company claimed the jersey was worn by the late Hall of Famer in '48 and possibly also the following season. Another item from Yankee history also … [Read more...] about Editor’s Blog: DiMaggio Jersey Sells for $250K+, Kid Gets Forked Over Mantle Card, Beckett Graded Card Guide Coming
1959 Game Worn Killebrew Jersey Up for Bid
One of what the company says is just three known Harmon Killebrew game worn Washington Senators jerseys is being offered in the Lelands.com auction, running now through December 16. “This is a rare treasure--one of the greatest jerseys from one of the greatest home run hitters of all time,” says Mike Heffner, president, Lelands.com, which says its jersey is the only one that … [Read more...] about 1959 Game Worn Killebrew Jersey Up for Bid
Michael Jordan ’97-98 UD Game Jersey Card Brings $30,123
What’s considered the first ever game used/worn jersey, autographed & serial numbered Michael Jordan card ever made closed at $30,123 in an eBay auction Sunday night. The auction brought serious—and well financed—MJ collectors out of the woodwork for the 1997-98 Upper Deck Game Jerseys #GJ13A, limited to just 23 cards. . The ungraded card, constructed with rounded … [Read more...] about Michael Jordan ’97-98 UD Game Jersey Card Brings $30,123
USA Soccer Jersey Auction for Disabled Veterans
The U.S. Men’s National Team’s autographed game-worn jerseys from the Veterans Day match against France are now available via an online auction with all proceeds going to benefit the Disabled American Veterans organization. Following the match against France on Nov. 11 at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, all 18 players who dressed for the match signed their own jerseys, … [Read more...] about USA Soccer Jersey Auction for Disabled Veterans
Vintage Hockey Jersey Collection Includes Rarities, History
Collectors at the Toronto Sports Card Expo over the weekend got a chance to see one of finest game worn NHL jersey collections they're likely to encounter. Dr. Brian Price, the man behind Canadian-based In The Game Trading Cards, is also a collector. He brought along the jerseys he's accumulated over the years which include some dripping with NHL history. Beckett Media got a … [Read more...] about Vintage Hockey Jersey Collection Includes Rarities, History
1922 Ty Cobb Uniform Sells for $385,500
A full Ty Cobb uniform believed to have been worn in 1922 sold for $385,500 at auction on Friday afternoon. Just four Cobb uniforms are known to exist. The uniform was part of a large live auction conducted by Heritage Auctions in Dallas. The final price includes a buyer's premium. Like most game-used equipment and apparel, the Cobb uniform was sent to the minor leagues … [Read more...] about 1922 Ty Cobb Uniform Sells for $385,500
Freese’s Torn Shirt, Home Run Bat Among Hall’s Haul
The fan who wound up with the ball gave it back and don’t look for the bat David Freese used to hit that big home run in Game 6 of the World Series to show up in a sports memorabilia auction catalog. It’s on its way to the Baseball Hall of Fame, along with numerous other items from one of the greatest World Series in recent memory. The jersey his teammates ripped off his back … [Read more...] about Freese’s Torn Shirt, Home Run Bat Among Hall’s Haul
FBI: Six Memorabilia Dealers Charged With Fraud Involving “Hundreds of Thousands” of Dollars
Federal prosecutors have charged six men with selling, consigning or auctioning jerseys to individuals--and card companies-- purported to have been worn by pro and college athletes that were never actually donned in competition. It's the second time in less than four months, fraud charges have been filed against dealers accused of selling bogus jerseys. Four defendants were … [Read more...] about FBI: Six Memorabilia Dealers Charged With Fraud Involving “Hundreds of Thousands” of Dollars
Jerseys From Russian Hockey Plane Crash Fundraiser on Auction Block
Two of the NHL's biggest rivals teamed up for a great cause when the Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins faced off last week in Pittsburgh for the first time in the 2011-12 NHL season. The Capitals and Penguins organized a joint effort to raise money for the families of Lokomotiv Yaroslavl, the KHL team that perished in a plane crash Sept. 7 in Russia. Both teams wore … [Read more...] about Jerseys From Russian Hockey Plane Crash Fundraiser on Auction Block