Panini America has released some preliminary information on its 2009-10 National Treasures Basketball cards. They won't be cheap. Much like the National Treasures football product, the set is built around autographs of players past and present. Six autograph or memorabilia cards will be part of the eight-card packs that will carry a suggested retail price of $400 per … [Read more...] about Panini National Treasures Will Be $400 Per Pack
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Signed NBA Collage Will Aid Retired Players
During the 1996-1997 season, the National Basketball Association celebrated its 50th anniversary by getting behind a new piece of autographed memorabilia. Sam Battistone, founder of Field of Dreams and Dreams Inc. and former owner of the Utah Jazz, got together with NBA Commissioner David Stern to create and produce the “NBA Fifty Greatest Players” lithograph. The … [Read more...] about Signed NBA Collage Will Aid Retired Players
Classic Iooss Photos Will Raise $ for Injured Troops
Homes For Our Troops is auctioning off six original photo prints by award-winning sports photographer Walter Iooss. The Memorial Day auction proceeds will go to Homes for Our Troops to help continue their mission of building specially-adapted homes for severely injured veterans. Iooss is well known for his portraits of famous athletes, more than 300 Sports … [Read more...] about Classic Iooss Photos Will Raise $ for Injured Troops
Blog: Berra Jersey Bought by Private Collector
They won't say who, but the 1956 Yogi Berra Yankees uniform sold for over $500,000 last week by Grey Flannel Auctions was purchased by a private collector. The uniform is believed to have been the same one worn by Berra while catching the 1956 World Series perfect game thrown by Don Larsen. The coffee pot was working overtime during the 1,072-lot absentee, phone and … [Read more...] about Blog: Berra Jersey Bought by Private Collector
Upper Deck Launches First College Basketball Card Set
Hot on the heels of Duke’s thrilling 61-59 triumph over Butler in Monday night’s NCAA championship game, Upper Deck has announced the release of its first collegiate-focused sports trading card set: 2010 Greats of the Game Basketball. The set is the company's first under its new deal with Collegiate Licensing Company and features only players in college uniforms. “Our … [Read more...] about Upper Deck Launches First College Basketball Card Set
Game-Worn Jerseys, Championship Rings Highlight Auction
Grey Flannel has kicked off its Summer Games Auction, with some top-level game-worn jerseys, major championship rings and autographed memorabilia among the 1,100 lots available for bid. The centerpiece of the auction is the New York Yankees pinstriped uniform Yogi Berra wore as catcher during the World Series perfect game pitched by Don Larsen on Oct. 8, 1956. “This is … [Read more...] about Game-Worn Jerseys, Championship Rings Highlight Auction
Memory Lane Ready to Launch Spring Auction
“All encompassing” might be the best phrase to use when describing Memory Lane Inc’s upcoming spring catalog auction. 1175 lots of high-grade and rare sports cards and memorabilia will be on the block when the company opens bidding March 26th. Every decade from the late 19th century to the current era is represented. Among the lots are one-of-a-kind sports cards, … [Read more...] about Memory Lane Ready to Launch Spring Auction
Texas Teen Wins NFL Card Contest
Ryan Wolfson, a teenage football card collector from Dallas, has turned one lucky pack into what should be a memorable day. Wolfson and his friends and family will “spend the day” with Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Patrick Crayton on March 20. Ryan, a passionate football card collector from Dallas, is one of the more than 200,000 NFL card collectors who participated in the … [Read more...] about Texas Teen Wins NFL Card Contest
2009-10 Playoff Contenders Basketball Review
By Rich Klein As we discussed in the Playoff Contenders Football Review, the Contenders brand is the second longest-running brand in the Panini product line. The football brand may be the most anticipated product of the football line so collectors were looking forward to seeing what Panini would do with the basketball effort. This product was released in late January … [Read more...] about 2009-10 Playoff Contenders Basketball Review
Nine Post-1990 Football Card Sets to Consider
Which modern era football card sets might actually be worth space on your shelf? … [Read more...] about Nine Post-1990 Football Card Sets to Consider