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Kobe’s Last Game Towel Purchased for Lakers Shrine

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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

Signed NBA Collage Will Aid Retired Players

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During the 1996-1997 season, the National Basketball Association celebrated its 50th anniversary by getting behind a new piece of autographed memorabilia. Sam Battistone, founder of Field of Dreams and Dreams Inc. and former owner of the Utah Jazz, got together with NBA Commissioner David Stern to create and produce the “NBA Fifty Greatest Players” lithograph. The … [Read more...] about Signed NBA Collage Will Aid Retired Players

Adrenalyn King Will Get Chance to Battle Kobe

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As the NBA Playoffs continue to heat up, Panini has just launched  the “Play Kobe One-On-One” Promotion with four-time NBA Champion Kobe Bryant. Through June 17, basketball collectors and fans will be able to log-on to www.PaniniAdrenalyn.com to compete against other fans in the company's new interactive trading card game.   The leading scorer at the end of the promotion … [Read more...] about Adrenalyn King Will Get Chance to Battle Kobe

Panini Wooing Durant?

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A report out of Oklahoma City says Panini America has started talks with Thunder star Kevin Durant about becoming the face of Panini Basketball. The Daily Oklahoman reports that Panini  "recently visited Durant and his representatives in Oklahoma City" and that "a deal could be finalized soon" for Durant to become the man whose face would appear on basketball card … [Read more...] about Panini Wooing Durant?

2009-10 Panini Classics Basketball Review

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By Rich Klein There has been little doubt that the first few months of 2010 have been very good to Panini. The company now has licenses to print cards in basketball, football and hockey. With that type of momentum, collectors have reason to look forward to new releases of the company's products and the 2009-10 Panini Classics box is no exception. Each box contains … [Read more...] about 2009-10 Panini Classics Basketball Review

Game-Worn Jerseys, Championship Rings Highlight Auction

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Grey Flannel has kicked off its Summer Games Auction, with some top-level game-worn jerseys, major championship rings and autographed memorabilia among the 1,100 lots available for bid. The centerpiece of the auction is the New York Yankees pinstriped uniform Yogi Berra wore as catcher during the World Series perfect game pitched by Don Larsen on Oct. 8, 1956. “This is … [Read more...] about Game-Worn Jerseys, Championship Rings Highlight Auction

Kobe Breaks Down Basketball Card Boxes

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Panini is probably paying Kobe Bryant a nice chunk of change to be its spokesman for this year's basketball card products, but it's nice to see him willing to sit down and play the part of collector. Panini, the Euro-based company that took over Donruss last year, is hoping Kobe can continue to push card sales. He sat down with company CEO Mark Warsop for a little pack … [Read more...] about Kobe Breaks Down Basketball Card Boxes

Collectors Abroad: Web, Shows Forge Friendships

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Richard Frye and Timothy Teixeira came to Europe as part of the U.S. military a number of years ago, but it didn't take long for the two American sports card collectors to realize their options for participating in the hobby were limited. They had plenty of room for their cards, but opportunities to expand their collection or meet others with the same interest wasn't nearly … [Read more...] about Collectors Abroad: Web, Shows Forge Friendships