May the force be with those who bid in the USA Hockey MeiGray Group’s National Team Development Program jersey auction. At least, bidders are hoping for some celestial karma. The jerseys for sale in the auction, which ends Thursday, March 7, have a Star Wars theme. On Jan. 26, the U.S. national under-17 team wore Star Wars-themed jerseys, featuring the Millennium Falcon, … [Read more...]
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USA Hockey’s IIHF Jersey Auction Includes Kane, Larkin
Jerseys worn by some players who were part of the U.S. team at the 2018 International Ice Hockey Federation World Championship are on the auction block as part of a fundraiser for USA Hockey. Team USA jerseys donned by tournament MVP Patrick Kane, Red Wings star Dylan Larkin and 19 others are in a special online auction being conducted by MeiGray Auctions. The … [Read more...]
Notes: Lawyers Seeks Input in Redemption Suit; MSU Tightens Security on Morant; World Junior Jerseys
The New Orleans firm that filed paperwork for a class action lawsuit against Panini America over redemption cards a couple of weeks ago has written a blog post about the case and says it is seeking input from collectors. Martzell, Bickford and Centola is a New Orleans based firm whose name is on the documents filed in federal court on behalf of collector Kevin … [Read more...]
Notes: Robinson Contracts Auction Halted; Cobb Museum Selling Bats; Middleton Night Jerseys
One week before Jackie Robinson's original professional baseball contracts with the Brooklyn Dodgers and the Montreal Royals were to be sold at auction, Goldin Auctions has announced a temporary postponement of the auction to negotiate a deal to put the contracts on permanent public display. They had been scheduled to hit the auction block as a pair, with a minimum bid of $5 … [Read more...]
Ovechkin’s Gloves from 1,000th Game, Caps’ Cup Helmets at Auction
The gloves worn by Alex Ovechkin during his 1,000th NHL game are on the auction block. The CCM Pro Gloves date to a game on April 1 of last year when Ovechkin became the first member of the Washington Capitals to reach the milestone. They’re being offered as part of a collection of Caps’ memorabilia up for bid right now. Ovechkin wore the photo-matched gloves in … [Read more...]
David Pastrnak’s Crazy Winter Classic Stick Now Up for Auction
He has many talents on the ice but the most talked about part of David Pastrnak’s 2018-19 season might just be a piece of game-used equipment. If every picture tells a story, Pastrnak is proof that a hockey stick can do the same thing. The colorful and creative piece used by the Bruins’ right winger in their 4-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks at Notre Dame Stadium … [Read more...]
Notes: The Athletic Visits Panini; Wagner Update; Charity Jersey Auctions; Holiday Sales
The Athletic published a story about Panini America this week, discussing the company’s exclusive licenses with the NBA, NFL and most college sports programs as well as its exclusive autograph agreements with athletes. After 50 years with Topps, the NFL gave an exclusive deal to Panini a few years ago and the NBA has done the same. Topps just renewed its deal with MLB. … [Read more...]
Elias Pettersson’s 2nd Goal Puck Up for Bid
The second career goal puck scored by Vancouver Canucks rookie star Elias Petterson and another one knocked into the net by Sidney Crosby for his 66th career playoff goal are on the auction block this month. In partnership with several NHL teams, MeiGray Auctions is offering 21 pucks, most of them from last season’s Stanley Cup playoffs and the early portion of the … [Read more...]
Notes: Larry Bird Museum Planned, St. Louis Show, Devils Jersey Auction
Fans of one of the most popular players of all-time will soon have a new pilgrimage to make. Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb was among those on hand for the announcement of a new Larry Bird Museum in his old college stomping grounds of Terre Haute, IN. Vigo County (IN) officials say Bird has thrown his support behind the project, promising to loan his career memorabilia … [Read more...]
Bruins Gamers from NHL’s China Series Hit Auction Block
There’s no Yao Ming just yet, but the NHL continues to work on growing the sport of hockey in the world’s most populated country. Now, jerseys from the league’s second ever set of pre-season games in China are up for grabs. MeiGray Auctions is offering two dozen Boston Bruins jerseys from last month’s games in an auction taking place this month. The Bruins and … [Read more...]
