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...]
LeBron’s All-Star Jersey Sells for $90,102
The jersey worn by LeBron James in the first half of the 2018 NBA All-Star Game has sold for $90,102—the second highest price paid for an All-Star jersey in NBA Auctions history. Thirty-seven bids were made for the jersey, which was part of the annual auction of All-Star gear that began February 20. James was named MVP of the game, which was held at the STAPLES Center … [Read more...]
Notes: Judge Orders Rogers Jailed; Man Charged with Lying About Stolen Stuff: Kobe Jersey on Pawn Stars
A new sentencing date has been set for John Rogers, the former sports memorabilia dealer and photo archivist accused of fraud. That's the good news for the Arkansas man who has already pleaded guilty in a bizarre and long-running case involving fake memorabilia he's accused of creating. The bad news? New accusations have landed him in jail. Rogers was … [Read more...]
Watch Thieves Steal Items from Kobe Bryant’s High School
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...]
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...]