Twenty-five years after one of baseball's most famous plays, the two principals will sit down to dinner with the high bidder and three friends in a special auction. Bill Buckner and Mookie Wilson have agreed to dine and watch a World Series game with the person who wins an auction being run through New York's Gotta Have It! Collectibles. Minimum bid is $5,000 with no … [Read more...] about Dinner, Game Used 1986 World Series Ball on Block
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New Sports Memorabilia Auction Venture Will Also Aid Player Charities
The 8D Network, a new auction house specializing in sports memorabilia with a mission of advancing charities supported by athletes, has been launched and is preparing for its inaugural auction this December. The 8D Network comes from the team of professionals who have operated Game Used Universe since 2005, but who have decided to step up their efforts by donating 10% of … [Read more...] about New Sports Memorabilia Auction Venture Will Also Aid Player Charities
Items in Ted Williams Memorabilia Auction on Display
Last month, we told you about a collection of awards and personal items consigned to auction by the family of Ted Williams. Now, we're giving collectors their first look at some of what will be in the auction next year. The live public auction in April will consist of a large quantity of Williams’ personal items including his 1949 Most Valuable Player Award and his 1956 … [Read more...] about Items in Ted Williams Memorabilia Auction on Display
World Series Schedule 2011
The 2011 Fall Classic is right around the corner. Every year except two (1904 and 1994), the two league champions have met to decide the best team in baseball. The New York Yankees may have the most titles of any team, but they'll be absent this year. It's been a memorable year but if you're wondering when the games will be on, we've got the answer. The World Series schedule … [Read more...] about World Series Schedule 2011
Bobby Orr Rookie Card: Vintage Hockey Card Gold
by Tom Sanworth Bobby Orr starred in the National Hockey League from 1966-67 to 1978-79 with the Boston Bruins and briefly with the Chicago Blackhawks. Orr is considered by many to be the top defenseman to ever play the game. In his injury shortened career, Orr set records, some of which are still seemingly untouchable today. He also won enough hardware to overflow any … [Read more...] about Bobby Orr Rookie Card: Vintage Hockey Card Gold
2011 Topps Heritage Minor League Edition
by Rich Klein In 2011, Topps has the exclusive license for not only the combination of major league players in full uniform but also has an exclusive license for minor league players. That combination has worked well in giving Topps a pipeline to feature younger players as they make their way up THE LADDER. This year, Topps has featured many cards of "uber" prospect Bryce … [Read more...] about 2011 Topps Heritage Minor League Edition
NHL Jersey Auction Benefits Wounded Soldiers
A new auction of event-worn NHL jerseys is underway, with proceeds benefitting an organization that benefits a program that uses hockey to rehabilitate wounded soldiers. The National Hockey League-MeiGray Group Game-Worn Jersey Authentication Program is offering a selection of jerseys used during the National Hockey League Player Media Tour September 7-9, 2011, in New York … [Read more...] about NHL Jersey Auction Benefits Wounded Soldiers
Strasburg Rookie Cards Get Jolt from Pitcher’s Return
So a ligament from his thigh is now in his elbow...who cares? It's Stephen Strasburg and he's ready to get back on a big league mound. At least that's the opinion of many baseball card prospectors. One year and a couple of days after undergoing surgery to fix a major arm injury, the hobby's most talked about player of 2010 is scheduled to make his first start of the year … [Read more...] about Strasburg Rookie Cards Get Jolt from Pitcher’s Return
Harper Hounded By Autograph Seekers
A Robin Yount autographed baseball, fully authenticated, generally sells for around $55 on eBay. A Bryce Harper signed baseball sometimes brings three times that much--and more. What kind of crazy world do we live in when an autograph of a Baseball Hall of Famer with over 3,000 hits isn't worth as much as one signed by an 18-year-old prospect? It's strange but … [Read more...] about Harper Hounded By Autograph Seekers
Intriguing Bats Part of MEARS Auction
MEARS is offering an impressive group of game-used bats in its current auction. Tucked among early Louisville Sluggers from Honus Wagner and Ty Cobb is a bat with some dictatorial history behind it. Smuggled from the Dominican Republic, a1936-39 Era De Trujillo game used bat was presented to MEARS Auctions as having been used by the Dragones de Ciudad Trujillo National … [Read more...] about Intriguing Bats Part of MEARS Auction