The jersey worn by Joe Montana in Notre Dame’s Cotton Bowl win over Texas cementing the Irish as 1977 national champions sold for $122,388 late Wednesday night at Goldin Auctions in the second part of an auction of hundreds of items from the Hall of Famer's personal collection. Montana had been third on the Irish depth chart at the start of the year, but led Notre Dame … [Read more...] about Notes: Montana 1977 National Championship Jersey, Super Bowl MVP Trophies Sell, LeBron’s Record Night Gear, Too
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Montana’s Rookie Contract, Game Balls, Super Bowl MVP Trophies Up for Auction
Joe Montana's collection closeout continues. Over 300 lots from the Hall of Fame quarterback are now up for grabs at Goldin, a couple of months after the first wave of consigned items hit the block. The first auction saw a jersey worn by Montana in two Super Bowl victories bring in $1.2 million--a record price for a football jersey. The new auction includes the … [Read more...] about Montana’s Rookie Contract, Game Balls, Super Bowl MVP Trophies Up for Auction
Joe Montana Jersey Worn in Two Super Bowls Sells for Record Price
The jersey Joe Montana wore during two of his four Super Bowl victories is now the most expensive football jersey sold at auction. The winning bidder at Goldin will pay over $1.2 million after a late surge of bidding Wednesday night for the San Francisco 49ers shirt worn by Montana in Super Bowl XIX and again four years later in Super Bowl XXIII. The story behind the … [Read more...] about Joe Montana Jersey Worn in Two Super Bowls Sells for Record Price
Joe’s Cool Stuff: Joe Montana’s Personal Memorabilia Will Be Part Of Goldin Auction
It is only fitting that Joe Cool would have some cool memorabilia on the auction block. Joe Montana’s collection of personal memorabilia heads to auction beginning Feb. 9 in an auction hosted by Goldin. “The Joe Montana Collection,” part of Goldin’s February Elite Auction, runs through March 1, The collection contains a photo-matched red 49ers uniform that the Hall of … [Read more...] about Joe’s Cool Stuff: Joe Montana’s Personal Memorabilia Will Be Part Of Goldin Auction
Bill Russell’s HOF, 50 Greatest Players Rings, Montana’s First TD Pass Football Headline SCP Auctions Catalog
Two important items from the career of the late Bill Russell, the ball Joe Montana threw for his first career NFL touchdown pass, a high grade 1951 Bowman Mantle rookie and over 750 other lots are among more than 750 lots that headline SCP Auctions’ Summer Premier. The auction kicked off Wednesday and will continue through September 9. Russell’s Naismith Basketball … [Read more...] about Bill Russell’s HOF, 50 Greatest Players Rings, Montana’s First TD Pass Football Headline SCP Auctions Catalog
John Fourcade Q&A: Close Call with Fan, Remembering First Cards, Never Giving Up on Dream
Gretna, Louisiana native John Fourcade starred at Archbishop Shaw High School in Marrero, Louisiana. He continued his education and football career at Ole Miss and broke icon Archie Manning's career passing yardage record on his way to becoming a school legend. He was also named MVP of the 1982 Senior Bowl where he threw for over 100 yards, rushed for 30 plus yards and … [Read more...] about John Fourcade Q&A: Close Call with Fan, Remembering First Cards, Never Giving Up on Dream
Memories From the National: Don’t Ask Joe Montana About Rudy
Back in the day, one of my favorite guys in the sports collectibles industry was Hugh McAloon of Krause Publications. He was the publisher of Sports Collector’s Digest for about 25 years and he was a guy I really looked up to. We both had journalism backgrounds, a passion for the hobby, and we were both rural guys in a world of city people. At the Cleveland National in 2001, … [Read more...] about Memories From the National: Don’t Ask Joe Montana About Rudy
Rice, Montana, Woodson Sign Autograph Exclusives
Three of pro football’s all-time greats have signed exclusive, multi-year autograph deals with Fanatics. Joe Montana, his former San Francisco 49ers teammate Jerry Rice and recently elected Hall of Famer Charles Woodson will join a roster of current and former stars housed under the company’s memorabilia and collectibles division, Fanatics Authentic. Fanatics will now … [Read more...] about Rice, Montana, Woodson Sign Autograph Exclusives
Sir Hit-a-Lott: 4 Iconic Ronnie Lott Cards That Don’t Punish Your Wallet
The will to win has been an intangible that experts have attempted to quantify for decades in an effort to recognize toughness, perseverance and the ability to do whatever it takes to succeed. Some players have it, others lack it—but it’s not a trait you can often label with a number grade. Every once in a while, a player comes along that redefines this mold, setting a new … [Read more...] about Sir Hit-a-Lott: 4 Iconic Ronnie Lott Cards That Don’t Punish Your Wallet
Underrated Rookies Highlight 1983 Topps Football Set
The 1983 Topps football set doesn't include the big name rookies found in other 1980s sets. But it is an affordable set that's nearly 35 years old and includes some key players. Here's a closer look at the issue. 1983 Topps Football Basics Topps' focus appears to have shifted slightly in 1983. That year, they produced their smallest set in more than a decade. You have to go … [Read more...] about Underrated Rookies Highlight 1983 Topps Football Set