The recent rise of basketball cards and memorabilia has produced what may be the first high-end basketball-only auction. Launched last week by Heritage Auctions, the “Michael Jordan & Basketball Icons Sports Catalog event includes 375 lots of memorabilia and trading cards. As the auction’s namesake, Jordan items have a lot of space in he … [Read more...] about All-Basketball Auction Includes Jordan Gamers, High Value Cards
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Goldin Auction Includes Dozens of Jordan, Bryant Items; Gene Michael Collection
Seven Michael Jordan game-worn jerseys are among the more than 1,500 lots set to go on the block Monday as Goldin Auctions kicks off its Summer Auction. The catalog features 310 lots of Jordan-related material alone as well as a 113-lot Kobe Bryant Hall of Fame Announcement Auction, a 33-Lot Mike Trout Collection and 81 lots of memorabilia from the … [Read more...] about Goldin Auction Includes Dozens of Jordan, Bryant Items; Gene Michael Collection
Notes: Bryant Finals Gamer Sells; Brothers Auction Cards for Causes, More
A full Los Angeles Lakers uniform worn by Kobe Bryant during the 2000 NBA Finals sold for $43,750 late last week as Julien’s Auctions wrapped up its Sports Legends sale. The uniform, which included the NBA Finals logo patch and the black armband worn in remembrance of Wilt Chamberlain, was one of several game-worn and autographed Bryant items in the catalog. A pair of … [Read more...] about Notes: Bryant Finals Gamer Sells; Brothers Auction Cards for Causes, More
1986 Fleer Basketball Boxes from Storage Unit Find Bring Big Price (Empty Case, Too)
Would you pay nearly $1,000 for an empty box? Someone did late Wednesday night. It wasn’t just any old box, though. This one was a bit of a collector’s item. The rare container held boxes of 1986-87 Fleer basketball cards. The winning bidder shelled out $922 at Goldin Auctions, which also sold seven full boxes of the product that contains what’s … [Read more...] about 1986 Fleer Basketball Boxes from Storage Unit Find Bring Big Price (Empty Case, Too)
Kobe’s Signed Game-Worn Shirt from 1996 Roundball Classic Consigned to Auction
One of the earliest game-worn, autographed Kobe Bryant items ever to come to public auction will be coming to auction soon. Lelands will offer a signed t-shirt worn by the late NBA superstar as a 17-year-old phenom during the 1996 Magic Johnson Roundball Classic. Only two months before becoming the first guard drafted straight out of high school, Bryant made a lasting … [Read more...] about Kobe’s Signed Game-Worn Shirt from 1996 Roundball Classic Consigned to Auction
Multiple Charities to Share in Proceeds as SCP Auction Winds Down
SCP Auctions will be making charitable donations on two fronts after their Spring Premier Auction closes Saturday. The company says it will turn over a portion of the buyer’s premium from any Kobe Bryant memorabilia sold to the Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation. They’ll also be donating a portion of their buyer's premium on all other [non-Kobe] lots to both Feeding … [Read more...] about Multiple Charities to Share in Proceeds as SCP Auction Winds Down
SCP Auctions Launches Spring Premier Catalog
SCP Auctions kicked off its first auction of 2020 Wednesday with a catalog that includes hundreds of lots showcasing graded cards, rare autographs, championship rings and game-used memorabilia. Among the items up for bid in the 2020 Spring Premier are high-end vintage and modern trading card singles and sets, multiple championship rings and awards from former athletes, … [Read more...] about SCP Auctions Launches Spring Premier Catalog
Kobe’s Last Game Towel Purchased for Lakers Shrine
It’s highly unlikely we’ll see the uniform or shoes he wore in his last game ever reach the auction block, but one piece of Kobe Bryant memorabilia from that memorable day in L.A. has a new home. The towel Bryant had around his shoulders as he walked off the Staples Center floor for the last time sold for $33,077 over the weekend. The winner was David Kohler, President … [Read more...] about Kobe’s Last Game Towel Purchased for Lakers Shrine
Notes: Records for Gretzky Stick; ’52 Mantle; Kobe Jerseys to Auction; Lindor Opens His Own Set
The stick Wayne Gretzky used to score the Stanley Cup-winning goal for the Edmonton Oilers in 1988 has sold for $29,462, the most ever paid for a game-used NHL stick according to Montreal-based Classic Auctions, which sold it as part of its first major auction of 2020. Items from the collection of the late Hall of Famer Jean Beliveau also drew a lot of interest. … [Read more...] about Notes: Records for Gretzky Stick; ’52 Mantle; Kobe Jerseys to Auction; Lindor Opens His Own Set
Notes: 1971 Topps Football Cello Box Find; Larry Walker Autograph Deal; Kobe Tribute Cars
Mark and Donna Rubin, the long time owners of American Legends, a hobby shop in Scarsdale, NY, have been fortunate enough to uncover some great finds over the decades. Their latest discovery will melt the hearts of anyone who remembers the unique style of Topps cello packs in the early 1970s--or appreciates rare vintage material. It's a virtually untouched, complete … [Read more...] about Notes: 1971 Topps Football Cello Box Find; Larry Walker Autograph Deal; Kobe Tribute Cars