With the National Sports Collectors Convention going back to Chicago this week, we thought we would take a look at the 10 most collectible Chicago stars. It's not strictly a list of the most popular guys, although that certainly plays into it. Impact on the city and the market, long term interest and other factors are part of this very unscientific but … [Read more...] about Chicago’s 10 Most Collectible Sports Stars
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NHL Jersey Auction Benefits Wounded Soldiers
A new auction of event-worn NHL jerseys is underway, with proceeds benefitting an organization that benefits a program that uses hockey to rehabilitate wounded soldiers. The National Hockey League-MeiGray Group Game-Worn Jersey Authentication Program is offering a selection of jerseys used during the National Hockey League Player Media Tour September 7-9, 2011, in New York … [Read more...] about NHL Jersey Auction Benefits Wounded Soldiers
First LeBron Heat Card Will Be National Giveaway
Panini America will offer a wrapper redemption program at this year's National Sports Collectors Convention that will feature the first cards of LeBron James and Chris Bosh wearing Miami Heat uniforms. Collectors who bring five unopened packs of any 2010 Panini NFL or 2009-10 Panini NBA product to the Panini booth and open the packs in front of company reps will receive a … [Read more...] about First LeBron Heat Card Will Be National Giveaway
Crosby Olympic Jersey Brings $38,257
The jersey worn by Sidney Crosby in Team Canada's 8-2 win over Germany in this year's Olympics drew a winning bid of $38,257 before the eBay hammer fell this week. Crosby's #87 jersey was one of the red Canada models sold by the NHLPA in its ongoing charity auction that began last week. Crosby was the eventual hero for Canada, scoring the game-winner in overtime of the … [Read more...] about Crosby Olympic Jersey Brings $38,257
NHLPA Opens Huge Olympic Hockey Jersey Auction
Got a buck? You can make an opening bid on an auction of Olympic hockey jerseys starting today. The NHLPA is continuing its 'Hockey for Haiti' program with a special auction of game-worn jerseys from the NHL players who participated in the Vancouver Games this winter. Jerseys worn by the likes of Sidney Crosby (vs. Germany February 23), Alexander Ovechkin and Team USA … [Read more...] about NHLPA Opens Huge Olympic Hockey Jersey Auction
Upper Deck SP Game Used Hockey Released
The NHL playoffs began Wednesday night with four first-round matchupss, just as Upper Deck was releasing its latest product: 2009-10 SP Game-Used Hockey. A 100-card regular set, SP Game-Used promises at least one memorabilia or autographed card in every pack, on average. “Our SP Game-Used set truly does have something for everyone,” said Josh Zusman, Upper Deck’s … [Read more...] about Upper Deck SP Game Used Hockey Released