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Ali-Liston Fight Gloves Bring $956,000 at Heritage Auction

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The gloves worn by both Muhammad Ali and Sonny Liston in the famous May 25, 1965 “Phantom Punch” bout in Lewiston, ME sold for $956,000 Saturday in Heritage Auctions’ Platinum Night sports auction in New York. They had been consigned to auction by Los Angeles collector Seth Ersoff, who acquired the pair from the family of the boxing commissioner for the state of Maine in … [Read more...] about Ali-Liston Fight Gloves Bring $956,000 at Heritage Auction

Over 1,000 Vintage Photographs at Auction

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More than 1,000 original sports photographs, including many rare Type 1 images, are on the block this weekend as HYee Auctions’ "Spring eBay Premier Auction" comes to a close.  It’s the most comprehensive vintage photography auction to date for owner Henry Yee and one of the largest offerings of fine vintage photography ever held on eBay. There are over 3,500 lots covering … [Read more...] about Over 1,000 Vintage Photographs at Auction

1966 Chiefs Autographs Spur Memories of Team That Faced Lombardi’s Packers

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The 50th anniversary of the first Super Bowl is just a few years away.  As such, much of the focus in the near future will be on Vince Lombardi and his legendary Packers - and rightly so.  Lombardi crafted a dynasty the likes of which has not been seen since.  Five NFL championships and two Super Bowl victories are difficult to top. Still, being the AFL fan that I am, I tend … [Read more...] about 1966 Chiefs Autographs Spur Memories of Team That Faced Lombardi’s Packers

Editor’s Blog: Football Programs from Weekend of Kennedy Assassination

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Fifty years ago today, our nation watched in horror as a young president was gunned down while riding in a car to give a speech.  John F. Kennedy was an athlete and a sports fan. In the hours to come, dozens of college football teams across the country faced a decision:  cancel their games or play them.  If such a tragedy happened today, it’s unlikely any of them would take … [Read more...] about Editor’s Blog: Football Programs from Weekend of Kennedy Assassination