The bat Pete Rose used when he broke Ty Cobb’s career singles record—one carrying evidence of corking according to PSA authenticators-- sold for $67,562 late Saturday night at Lelands. The bat has been signed by Rose and carries an engraved notation of the record from July of 1984. Playing for the Montreal Expos, Rose singled off former teammate Steve Carlton of the … [Read more...] about Possibly Corked Rose Bat Used to Pass Cobb on MLB Singles List Sold Sells for $67,562
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Dunk Champ Mac McClung Among Autograph Guests at Philly Show
The unlikely star of the NBA's All-Star Weekend will be among more than two dozen autograph signers at the spring edition of The Philly Show. Slam Dunk Contest champ Mac McClung, whose acrobatic moves made jaws drop in Salt Lake City last month, is scheduled to sign on Saturday, March 11, the second day of the three-day event. The cost to collectors and fans will … [Read more...] about Dunk Champ Mac McClung Among Autograph Guests at Philly Show
Notes: CSA, Long Beach Shows Ahead; Summit Grabs Bench; Special Vintage Pack; Pucks at Auction
The summer edition of the CSA Show gets underway this weekend in Chantilly, VA. 300 tables of modern and vintage cards and memorabilia will be filled at the Dulles Expo Center. Over 70 athletes will sign autographs during the show's three-day run including several former 1970s Steelers greats, Robin Yount, Andre Dawson, Tyreek Hill, Micah Parsons, Jalen Hurts and dozens … [Read more...] about Notes: CSA, Long Beach Shows Ahead; Summit Grabs Bench; Special Vintage Pack; Pucks at Auction
Pete Maravich Memorabilia Highlights Grey Flannel’s Holiday Auction
The late 1960s and early 1970s might seem like the dark ages for college basketball — except at UCLA, of course — but Pete Maravich was truly the shining light on the hardwood. Maravich was exciting, creative and stymied defenses. He put LSU on the map and was a marquee star in the NBA. That’s why a personal trove of memorabilia from the “Pistol” should drive some interest … [Read more...] about Pete Maravich Memorabilia Highlights Grey Flannel’s Holiday Auction
Autographed, Game-Worn Rookie Year Jordan Shoes Sell for $420,000
A pair of autographed game-worn shoes from late in Michael Jordan’s rookie season sold for $420,000 early Sunday through Grey Flannel Auctions. The “Jordan 1” shoes were a gift from Jordan to a photographer he’d known during his time at the University of North Carolina. Robert Crawford met Jordan after a Bulls-Pacers game on March 26, 1986 and after scoring 38 … [Read more...] about Autographed, Game-Worn Rookie Year Jordan Shoes Sell for $420,000
Notes: Rare LeBron RC Tops Hunt Sale; Ruth Hits $2 Million; Bench Gear on Display; Javy Collects Javy
A 2003 Upper Deck Emblems of Endorsement LeBron James autographed rookie card sold for $240,875, pacing Hunt Auctions’ live sale on Saturday. Numbered 1/15, the card carries a BGS 8 grade (10 auto). Also sold: a rare 1914 B18 Blanket Ty Cobb with red infield ($29,962) and a super scarce 1912 T227 Series of Champions Bruce Brown graded SGC A … [Read more...] about Notes: Rare LeBron RC Tops Hunt Sale; Ruth Hits $2 Million; Bench Gear on Display; Javy Collects Javy
Jordan Rookie Shoes Gifted to Photographer Friend at Auction
Gifted to a photographer friend, a pair of Michael Jordan’s game-worn, autographed shoes from his 1984-85 rookie season are on the auction block with bidding expected to stretch well into six figures. The shoes are among hundreds of items being offered by Grey Flannel Auctions. The shoes were given to Robert Crawford, a photographer who had known Jordan during … [Read more...] about Jordan Rookie Shoes Gifted to Photographer Friend at Auction
Pat Clougherty Q&A: Topps Traded RC, Team USA and Pulling Own Card from Value Pack
Winston-Salem, North Carolina native Pat Clougherty was a standout at North Carolina State University. Clougherty was a first team All-America pick by the College Baseball Writers Association after his junior season in 1993 when he captured the N.C. State Triple Crown, slugging over 20 HRs, driving in 80 plus runs and hitting at a near .400 clip. He was selected to represent … [Read more...] about Pat Clougherty Q&A: Topps Traded RC, Team USA and Pulling Own Card from Value Pack
Hunt Auctions Event Includes Vintage Cards, Autographs; Gwynn Silver Bat, More Bench
Stacks of vintage cards including Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig, autographs from long ago Hall of Famers and more items from the collection of Johnny Bench headline the newly launched January 2021 Premier Live Internet catalog from Hunt Auctions. Over 500 lots of vintage and modern baseball and basketball memorabilia and cards are on the block, culminating with a live online … [Read more...] about Hunt Auctions Event Includes Vintage Cards, Autographs; Gwynn Silver Bat, More Bench
Auction Angel Returns Johnny Bench’s Personal Memorabilia to its Rightful Owner
You never know when or where you will meet someone who will change your life forever. It’s often a chance encounter that rewrites the course of history—a reminder to us that any new friendship is worth nurturing. For Johnny Bench, it was a man named Alan Horwitz who he had met at a hypnotist show in San Juan, Puerto Rico in 1967 while he was a young catcher for the Reds … [Read more...] about Auction Angel Returns Johnny Bench’s Personal Memorabilia to its Rightful Owner