The red away shirt donned by LeBron James during Game 3 of the recently completed NBA Finals sold for $15,600 Thursday night. That was the highest price paid for any single jersey in the NBA's annual auction, but the two jerseys worn by MVP Dirk Nowitzki brought a combined $16,104. The four Nowitzki jerseys sold between the two auctions for game-worn gear from Games 1 and 3 … [Read more...] about NBA Finals Jersey Score: Dirk $34,404; LeBron $30,300
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Rays’ Throwbacks Thumb Nose at History
The Tampa Bay Rays will turn back the clock six decades when the St. Louis Cardinals visit Tropicana Field on Saturday, July 2 for the ninth "Turn Back the Clock" game in Rays history. The Rays will wear the home uniforms of the 1951 Tampa Smokers of the Florida International League and the Cardinals will wear their road gray uniforms from 1953, the first jersey in … [Read more...] about Rays’ Throwbacks Thumb Nose at History
Framing Sports Memorabilia a Wise Move
by Diane Carter If you have purchased some great pieces over the years, it seems a shame to take them home and hide them away. What’s the point of hanging that autographed jersey in the closet or of having your best vintage display pieces sitting in a drawer? Framing sports memorabilia can make you appreciate your own collection even more. If you’ve made some good … [Read more...] about Framing Sports Memorabilia a Wise Move
NBA Finals Jersey Auction: Two Dirks Better Than One LeBron
MeiGray closed out round one of the annual NBA Finals jersey auction on Thursday night with some serious bidders chasing some game-worn shirts from one of the more memorable championship rounds in history. LeBron James may have lost to Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks in six games, but LeBron's jersey won this round. The Game One James jersey worn in the May 31 game … [Read more...] about NBA Finals Jersey Auction: Two Dirks Better Than One LeBron
Berra’s 1956 Perfect Game Jersey Goes on Display
It looks almost like it did 55 years ago, when Yogi Berra jumped into Don Larsen's arms after the first and only World Series perfect game. Now, the jersey he was wearing that day is on display...and we know who bought it at auction last year. Dr. Richard Angrist, who owns some of the best baseball artifacts in existence, purchased the pinstriped relic for $564,930 after it … [Read more...] about Berra’s 1956 Perfect Game Jersey Goes on Display
Orr Jersey an Attraction at Summit Show
Collectors in western Canada are making plans for this weekend's Summit Show in Edmonton. The event debuted last year and is returning, albeit in a new location-- Millennium Place. It's by far the largest show held in that neck of the woods and several autograph guests will attend, but the star attraction this year might be a jersey. Not just any game worn hockey sweater, … [Read more...] about Orr Jersey an Attraction at Summit Show
1938 Lou Gehrig Jersey Tops REA Auction
A 1938 Lou Gehrig jersey sold for $329,000 at the annual blockbuster event conducted online and by phone by Robert Edward Auctions. Bidding concluded early Sunday morning with the auction generating total proceeds of $9.5 million. A total of 25,638 bids were placed and all but two of the 1745 lots were sold to 648 different bidders. 317 different consignors contributed to … [Read more...] about 1938 Lou Gehrig Jersey Tops REA Auction
Exquisite Basketball Cards Carved Niche
Upper Deck gambled big when they introduced the first set of Exquisite Basketball cards in 2003-04. Slick graphics and photos, autographs, game-used jersey cards, and an incredibly limited supply helped to make 2003/04 Exquisite Basketball the cards collectors simply had to have. If they could afford them. The time was right both for some rookies to change the face of … [Read more...] about Exquisite Basketball Cards Carved Niche
Upper Deck Offers Up 2011 MLS Card Set
Upper Deck may have been shut out on MLB and NFL licenses, but the company is the exclusive licensee for Major League Soccer and the company has just released its 2011 MLS trading card set. The set, headlined by Upper Deck’s new pitchman for soccer, Landon Donovan of the LA Galaxy, includes the league’s top stars including Thierry Henry and Rafa Marquez (New York Red Bulls), … [Read more...] about Upper Deck Offers Up 2011 MLS Card Set
Hank Aaron Rookie Jersey Brings $167,300
SCP Auctions, working as the agent for a private collector, purchased the 1954 Hank Aaron rookie jersey being sold by Heritage Auctions of Dallas on Friday. The winning bid, with the company's 19.5% buyer's premium, came to $167,300. Aaron, known to most fans as having worn the number 44 during his career, started with number 5 when he first arrived in the Braves' camp. … [Read more...] about Hank Aaron Rookie Jersey Brings $167,300