The Atlanta Braves are suing a former employee and his son over their attempt so auction what were claimed to be game-used bases from Hank Aaron’s 715th home run. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported Wednesday that the team contends the items were “stolen, unlawfully possessed and attempted to be sold at auction.” The Braves and Heritage Auctions have been … [Read more...] about Notes: Braves Sue Ex-Employee Over Aaron Bases; Shrine Addition; Rick’s Sticks; MJ Rookie Tattoo
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Kobe Bryant’s Last Warm-Up Jacket Emerges, Set for Auction
The warm-up jacket worn by Kobe Bryant during his final NBA game is about to go up for sale. SCP Auctions will offer what's currently the only game worn collectible to ever surface from Bryant’s legendary final “Mamba Out” performance in its Summer Premier Auction beginning next week. The gold Los Angeles Lakers jacket with purple trim has a pre-sale estimate of … [Read more...] about Kobe Bryant’s Last Warm-Up Jacket Emerges, Set for Auction
Kobe Jersey Nets $1.75M; LeBron’s Record Setting Hoop, Jordan Shattered Backboard Jersey Also Sell
The jersey worn by Kobe Bryant in the greatest NBA Finals performance of his career sold for $1,754,000 Wednesday afternoon as part of a collection of Los Angeles Lakers related items offered by Sotheby’s. The gold jersey with Bryant’s number 24 was worn in Game 1 of the 2009 Finals when he poured in 40 points. grabbed eight rebounds and dished out eight assists in a win … [Read more...] about Kobe Jersey Nets $1.75M; LeBron’s Record Setting Hoop, Jordan Shattered Backboard Jersey Also Sell
Photo Of Jerry West’s Iconic Buzzer Beater In 1970 NBA Finals Authenticated
One of Jerry West’s nicknames during his 14-year NBA career was “Mr. Clutch.” And the 63-foot shot he made at the buzzer during Game 3 of the 1970 playoffs was certainly clutch. The Lakers, who led by 14 at the half, trailed by two points with three seconds remaining in regulation and no timeouts when West took an inbounds pass from Wilt Chamberlain. West dribbled three … [Read more...] about Photo Of Jerry West’s Iconic Buzzer Beater In 1970 NBA Finals Authenticated
Notes: Chandy Greenholt Passes; Magazine Vaulting Deal; Angel Reese’s Deal with Leaf; Topps Dates; Showtime Shrine, More
Longtime vintage sports card dealer Chandy Greenholt passed away Monday. A regular at the National Sports Collectors Convention and numerous other shows for many year, the North Carolina native began buying and selling extensively in the 1970s. Known for his affable nature and deep knowledge of cards that he was more than willing to share with fellow … [Read more...] about Notes: Chandy Greenholt Passes; Magazine Vaulting Deal; Angel Reese’s Deal with Leaf; Topps Dates; Showtime Shrine, More
Notes: New Prez at PSA; Mikan Memorabilia; Negro Leaguers Honored with New Strat-o-Matic Collab; eBay Sales
PSA announced some administrative changes on Wednesday. Kevin Lenane, who became the company’s president a year ago, is now the Vice-President of Sales and will work on the east coast. Ryan Hoge, who also joined the company in 2021, becomes president. The former Microsoft exec will move from Seattle to Southern California for his new role. Erice Horne will lead … [Read more...] about Notes: New Prez at PSA; Mikan Memorabilia; Negro Leaguers Honored with New Strat-o-Matic Collab; eBay Sales
Notes: Kohler Buys Kobe’s 81-Point Game Shirt; Porzingis “Sorry” Jersey, Wander 1/1 to Auction; Shows in CT, SW Indiana
The first game-used item from Kobe Bryant’s 81-point performance 16 years ago has sold at auction. Sotheby’s offered the shooting shirt Bryant wore in warmups for the afternoon contest against the Toronto Raptors in a special, single-item, short term auction that ended Tuesday afternoon. It sold for $277,500 to David Kohler, owner of the largest known … [Read more...] about Notes: Kohler Buys Kobe’s 81-Point Game Shirt; Porzingis “Sorry” Jersey, Wander 1/1 to Auction; Shows in CT, SW Indiana