Game jerseys once worn by hockey legends Stan Mikita, Mark Messier and Sidney Crosby are among the items in Classic Auctions' September 2025 sale. The event includes 1,095 lots, encompassing game-worn jerseys, personal player collections, vintage items, cards and other historical artifacts from hockey, boxing, and other sports. A central highlight is Messier’s 1992-93 … [Read more...] about Messier, Mikita Jerseys, Early Ali Gear Part of Classic Auctions September Sale
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1968-69 Bobby Orr Jersey Nets $209,454
A 1968-69 Bobby Orr jersey sold for $209,454 at Classic Auctions late Tuesday. Worn during Orr’s third NHL season and photo-matched to multiple games and a February 3, 1969, Sports Illustrated cover, the jersey's final price matched another Orr jersey from 1970-71 sold by Classic in 2021. No Orr jerseys have ever sold for more. The 1968-69 jersey came with four photo matches … [Read more...] about 1968-69 Bobby Orr Jersey Nets $209,454
1968-69 Bobby Orr Jersey Leads off Classic Auction
A 1968-69 game-worn Bobby Orr Boston Bruins jersey is among more than 850 lots in Classic Auctions’ latest catalog. The jersey dates to a season in which Orr earned his second-consecutive Norris Trophy and NHL first All-Star team selection. Classic says it carries four photo matches, including a February 1969 Sports Illustrated cover. Bidding quickly climbed above … [Read more...] about 1968-69 Bobby Orr Jersey Leads off Classic Auction
Rare Bobby Orr Rookie Card, Historic Messier Jersey Among Key Classic Lots
With the hockey world buzzing around Alex Ovechkin hunting down Wayne Gretzky’s career goals record and the impending playoffs, it seems like an appropriate time for Classic Auctions to roll out its latest major auction. The Quebec-based company has over 1,000 items up for grabs until later this month, including some elite memorabilia, trading cards and items consigned by … [Read more...] about Rare Bobby Orr Rookie Card, Historic Messier Jersey Among Key Classic Lots
Vintage Pack Facts: 1980-81 O-Pee-Chee Hockey
Coming off a wild season where Gordie Howe retired, Wayne Gretzky rose to prominence, and the New York Islanders won their first of what proved to be four straight Stanley Cup championships, Canadian kids were ready to bust open packs of 1980-81 O-Pee-Chee. No one could possibly expect then that this set would prove to be arguably the decade's best in terms of rookie and … [Read more...] about Vintage Pack Facts: 1980-81 O-Pee-Chee Hockey
Messier 9-11 Jersey, Espinoza’s Triple Crown Vest Up for Auction
The autographed vest that jockey Victor Espinoza wore in all three 2015 Triple Crown races won by American Pharoah, a pair of Everlast boxing gloves, each signed by the great Muhammad Ali, Mark Messier’s-autographed game used NY Rangers jersey from the 9/11 Tribute game in Madison Square Garden and game-worn jerseys from Derek Jeter and LeBron James are among 1,700 items … [Read more...] about Messier 9-11 Jersey, Espinoza’s Triple Crown Vest Up for Auction
10 Great Hockey Rookie Cards of the 1980s
Fresh off a year that featured the debut maybe the greatest hockey player ever -- Wayne Gretzky -- the 1980s had little hope of delivering the same type of impact players that the 1970s had. Nevertheless, as these 10 great hockey rookie cards of the 1980s demonstrate, the new decade more than held its own in terms of breakout talent. 1980-81 O-Pee-Chee Ray Bourque (#140) Talk … [Read more...] about 10 Great Hockey Rookie Cards of the 1980s
Berra’s 1956 World Series Jersey Brings $564,930
The jersey believed to have been worn by Yogi Berra when he caught Don Larsen's perfect game in the 1956 World Series brought a price of $564,930 in Grey Flannel Auctions' Summer Games sale that closed early Thursday morning. The winning bid included a buyer's premium. The jersey had been consigned by Ron Stevenot, who received it during a Yankee Stadium tryout in 1959. … [Read more...] about Berra’s 1956 World Series Jersey Brings $564,930
Game-Worn Jerseys, Championship Rings Highlight Auction
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