Tom Brady wasn’t the only sports icon targeted by thieves Sunday night. Lower Merion High in Ardmore, PA says three people broke into the “Kobe Case” and stole a few pairs of Bryant’s autographed shoes, a state championship trophy, programs from Kobe’s high school years and a replica jersey. Bryant played basketball for the Philadelphia area school before being … [Read more...]
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Notes: Topps Q&A, Pippen Will Party, Kobe’s Shoes, Chuck and Mike
Topps told attendees at the annual Q&A session that the company was “disappointed” to lose the NFL and NFLPA licenses that has ended a 60-year streak of producing pro football cards. However, they say they continue to explore other options, which could include a fresh run at the NBA. Topps hasn’t produced basketball cards since Steph Curry’s rookie season. Through its … [Read more...]
Little Did We Know: Kobe and Ali Linked by Home Sale Document
After selling nearly 25,000 items at auction ranging from the rare and unique to just downright strange, Goldin Auctions may have uncovered its most unique item ever - and simultaneously divulged a little-known story in which two of the greatest athletes in modern times unknowingly crossed paths. It will be part of the company’s upcoming auction during the National Sports … [Read more...]
Signed Portion of Bryant’s Final Lakers Court Sells for Big Bucks
A portion of the special Staples Center floor where Kobe Bryant played his last game sold for $179,100 on Monday. NBA Auctions and MeiGray sold the purple and white “#8” Bryant signed section in an online auction that began April 27. The four panels, which measure 4 feet by 8 feet each, create a 20-foot by 8-foot Tetris-shaped tribute to Bryant, who scored 60 points in his … [Read more...]
Lakers to Auction Kobe Court Panels; Hold Signed Ticket Raffle
The Los Angeles Lakers unveiled a one-time commemorative court for Kobe Bryant’s final career NBA game on April 13, 2016. The court honored Bryant’s two jersey numbers with the Lakers, 8 and 24, in place of the customary secondary logo, “L”. Following the game, Bryant autographed the numbers on the court. Now the Lakers are auctioning off the three panels of … [Read more...]
Bryant Puts Own Imprint on New Boxed Set
He knows he wasn’t always a feel good story. That’s why the new Kobe Bryant HeroVillain cards are called what they are. He built that brand around the time he announced his retirement and the set carries the "HV" logo. Bryant had a say in the production and copy for the new 42-card boxed set, which was released this week to coincide with his final NBA games. According to … [Read more...]
Kobe Bryant’s Opening Night Jersey Sells for $22,020
The jersey worn by Kobe Bryant in his final regular season home opener sold at auction Tuesday night for $22,020. NBA Auctions and its partner, MeiGray, sold the jersey as part of an ongoing series of auctions featuring jerseys worn on opening night throughout the NBA. The three-week long sale for Bryant’s gold and purple Lakers shirt concluded with 32 bids. Bryant … [Read more...]
Notes: Kid Mark Cuban Sold Cards, Big Bucks for Kobe Letters
How does a billionaire get his start? If his name is Mark Cuban, he sells baseball cards. Cuban grew up in Pennsylvania and even before his teenage years was selling garbage bags, stamps, baseball cards and whatever else he could flip. Growing up in Pennsylvania in the late 1960s and early 70s, Cuban applied some strategy to his sales efforts. He spoke with Patrick … [Read more...]
Panini: High-End Flawless Basketball to Return
It takes a good deal of nerve and even more confidence to name a product Flawless. Because if it isn’t flawless, then collectors will let you know. But Panini America, fueled by two years of high-end releases that were packaged in briefcases, is confident that this year’s version of Flawless basketball will live up to its hype. Although, to be honest, the company might be … [Read more...]
1996-97 Fleer Sprite Basketball Issue Features Kobe Bryant Rookie, Australian Version
When a player collector thinks they have every card that was ever made for their guy, they often find out about others that were available in products as part of a promotion or were sold in an overseas market. If a Kobe Bryant collector wants all his cards from his first season, they will need to track down his 1996-97 Sprite basketball card that was only available at 7-11 … [Read more...]
