A 1983 Philadelphia 76ers championship ring awarded to guard Clint Richardson sold for $118,230 as SCP Auctions wrapped up its Spring catalog auction. It was the third ’83 Sixers player ring to be sold at auction. SCP also sold Julius Erving’s ring for $244,239 in 2011. Bobby Jones’ ring, sold by a different auction house, went for $72K in 2011. The skates worn … [Read more...] about 1983 Sixers Championship Ring; Jim Craig’s “Miracle” Skates; FDR Signed Ball Top SCP Sale
Jim Craig
Craig’s ‘Miracle’ Mask Sells for $137,849; Heritage Plans Ali Auction
The game-worn mask worn by 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey goalie Jim Craig sold for $137,849 early Friday but his gold medal, jerseys and flag didn't meet auction reserves. Craig has been trying to sell his collection of ‘Miracle on Ice’ memorabilia since last summer, first via a $5 million straight sale price tag and then through Leland’s latest auction. In addition to the mask, … [Read more...] about Craig’s ‘Miracle’ Mask Sells for $137,849; Heritage Plans Ali Auction
Notes: Ryan, Rose 10s to Auction; 6-Figure Sales; Pele Selling; Archives Attention
The only PSA 10 examples of the rookie cards of Nolan Ryan and Pete Rose are scheduled for auction in late August. The Rose card sold four years ago for $157,366. The record price for a PSA 9 Ryan was set last month at $41,825. Even 8s are selling for big money now as this auction would seem to indicate. The PSA 10 Ryan hasn’t been sold at public auction until now. Heritage … [Read more...] about Notes: Ryan, Rose 10s to Auction; 6-Figure Sales; Pele Selling; Archives Attention
Jim Craig Miracle on Ice Collection Now at Auction
Seventeen items from 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey goaltender Jim Craig are now on the auction block. Leland’s launched the auction Tuesday after putting the items up for sale through Craig during last year’s National Sports Collectors Convention. Craig’s gold medal is the crown jewel of the collection and carries a pre-sale estimate of $1.5 to $2 million. A $100,000 bid was … [Read more...] about Jim Craig Miracle on Ice Collection Now at Auction
Jim Craig’s ‘Miracle on Ice’ Memorabilia for Sale
Jim Craig, the goalie for the 1980 U.S. Olympic 'Miracle on Ice' team that stunned the Soviet Union, is putting his memorabilia up for sale. The asking price? $5.7 million. “The Jim Craig ‘Miracle on Ice’ Collection” features Craig’s 1980 Olympic gold medal, the jerseys he wore during the epic victory over the vaunted Soviet Union and the gold medal win against Finland, … [Read more...] about Jim Craig’s ‘Miracle on Ice’ Memorabilia for Sale