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...]
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...]
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...]
Junior High Yearbook Signed Prophetically By Kobe Bryant Up For Auction
Kobe Bryant memorabilia continues to fly off the auction block but few, if any, items are as unique and personal as what Iconic Auctions currently has available. The company’s February 2020 Autographs, Collectibles & Memorabilia auction, which is currently active and closes on Feb. 29, features a junior high yearbook that was signed by Bryant, and included a prophetic … [Read more...]
Fake Kobe Autographs Keep Coming
Every time a major sports figure or entertainment celebrity passes on, the scam artists prey on fans and collectors. It was a major issue in 2016 when Muhammad Ali died and a virtually unlimited supply of fake signatures began showing up on eBay. Many sold for hundreds of dollars or more. Over the past three weeks, prices for Kobe Bryant autographed items have … [Read more...]
Notes: “Pop Up” Auction; Kobe Call; NY Times on Series 1 as Golden Tickets Emerge
Where can you find a 1915 Boston Red Sox celluloid razor? A ticket stub from Babe Ruth's 699th home run? Chairs from Mickey Mantle's Country Cookin' restaurant? Lelands' newest auction has them--and over 300 other items. The "Pop Up" auction eschews the pricey pieces but rounds up some quirky items, vintage sports and non-sports cards, autographs and … [Read more...]
Kobe Bryant Signed Scorer’s Report from 81-Point Game Up for Auction
On the heels of Kobe Bryant’s tragic passing, Bryant-related sports cards and memorabilia have proven a hot commodity. That white-hot demand should prove true for an item that recently hit the auction block and is directly tied to one of Black Mamba’s most memorable achievements. Goldin Auctions is featuring a signed copy of the official official scorer's report from … [Read more...]
Autographed 100th Anniversary Footballs, Helmets to Raise $ for Mamba Foundation
On the shoes of some of the players, prior to the pregame introductions and in the stands, Kobe Bryant, his daughter and others killed in last Sunday’s helicopter crash were remembered at the Super Bowl. They were also remembered in the days leading up to the game and now some players who took time to sign autographs for NFL Auctions are helping raise money for the Bryant … [Read more...]
Shops Flooded with Buyers for Kobe Bryant Cards, Memorabilia
Sports card and memorabilia shops have been flooded with phone calls and visitors looking for Kobe Bryant-related items. Here are some stories from newscasts around the country: Fox 6 in Milwaukee: WFMY in Winston-Salem, NC KOAT in Albuquerque: 8 News in Las Vegas: CCX Media in Minneapolis-St. Paul Unfortunately, unscrupulous sellers … [Read more...]
Kobe Bryant’s Talent, Popularity Led to Hobby Endorsements, Major Sales
The news of Kobe Bryant's death in a helicopter crash on a foggy morning in Southern California stunned the sports world. One of the greatest players in NBA history was suddenly gone at age 41. His daughter Gianna was also killed. To the sports collecting hobby, Bryant was a familiar figure, but interest in his autographs and memorabilia were sought after by those who … [Read more...]