There have been some strange tales in the world of sports cards and memorabilia over the years. Honus Wagner cards stolen out of restaurants. Scammers dirtying up jerseys to make them look game used. A fraudster who conned banks and ordinary folks out of millions of dollars. An auctioneer earning more prison time for tipping off that same fraudster that the FBI was … [Read more...] about Jordan Jersey Authentication Frozen After Questions Arise About Photo Authenticity
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MeiGray Authenticates 1996 Jordan Conference Clinching Game Jersey
Update: ;The authentication of this jersey was later revoked by MeiGray. A Michael Jordan game-worn road jersey from the 1996 Eastern Conference Finals has now been photo matched by MeiGray. The red Chicago Bulls jersey was worn by Jordan in Games 3 and 4 of the four-game sweep of the Orlando Magic. The Bulls, who finished 72-10 in the regular season to set … [Read more...] about MeiGray Authenticates 1996 Jordan Conference Clinching Game Jersey
Notes: Suspected Shop Thief Captured; Moonlight Graham Auto; Roy Record; MeiGray’s Jersey Stock
A man wanted by police for stealing about $13,000 worth of merchandise from a Pennsylvania hobby shop was chased down by the state police Monday. West York Borough Police say 39-year-old Jonathan Thomas Eisenhuth of Middleburg, was pulled over on a traffic stop and then tried to run from the scene but was taken into custody after a foot pursuit. He’s been charged with … [Read more...] about Notes: Suspected Shop Thief Captured; Moonlight Graham Auto; Roy Record; MeiGray’s Jersey Stock
MeiGray Partners with Charlotte Hornets for Game-Worn Jerseys
Look for more LaMelo Ball game jerseys on the market throughout the upcoming NBA season. The Charlotte Hornets and MeiGray Group announced their collaboration on a new program that will offer fully authenticated Hornets game jerseys as part of the team's charity initiative. MeiGray will work directly with the Hornets to offer 2022-23 jerseys as part of the NBA & … [Read more...] about MeiGray Partners with Charlotte Hornets for Game-Worn Jerseys
U.S. 17-Under Team’s Star Wars Game Jersey Auction to Benefit Children’s Hospital
They could have used some lightsabers that night, but even a 5-2 loss couldn’t put a damper on some cool Star Wars threads worn by the U.S. National Under-17 hockey team last month. On January 21, the prospect-laden team took on the Madison Capitals wearing jerseys commemorating the film. Now, 24 of the one-of-a-kind jerseys are on the auction block to raise money to help … [Read more...] about U.S. 17-Under Team’s Star Wars Game Jersey Auction to Benefit Children’s Hospital
MeiGray Authenticates Kraken’s Inaugural Game-Used Items
While the NHL’s newest expansion team was set to make its debut Tuesday night in Las Vegas, MeiGray’s Barry Meisel was making sure everything used on the ice—or prepared for use—was properly authenticated. Interest in the inaugural Seattle Kraken game has been off the charts and collectors of both the team and NHL game-used gear are lining up for it. Meisel traveled to … [Read more...] about MeiGray Authenticates Kraken’s Inaugural Game-Used Items
Seattle Kraken Game Jerseys, Gear Will Flow Through MeiGray
The NHL’s newest expansion franchise has partnered with MeiGray Group to market its game-worn jerseys and game-used equipment. The multi-year deal with the Seattle Kraken begins during the club’s upcoming inaugural season. The Kraken were set to compete for the first time Sunday night in Spokane, WA with a pre-season game against the Vancouver Canucks. "Thanks to … [Read more...] about Seattle Kraken Game Jerseys, Gear Will Flow Through MeiGray
Notes: The Athletic on Wagner; Real Sports on the Hobby; PWCC Update, More
In less chaotic times, the sale of a Honus Wagner card for a record-smashing price would have been the talk of the hobby for weeks. In 2021, it got pushed to the background within a couple of days. Still, the $6.6 million sale was a big deal that got a lot of attention. Robert Edward Auctions, which sold the card, has been busy fielding media calls. President … [Read more...] about Notes: The Athletic on Wagner; Real Sports on the Hobby; PWCC Update, More
Warriors, MeiGray Extend Game-Used Deal
The Golden State Warriors and MeiGray Group have announced a multi-year extension to their previous partnership that will bring the team's jerseys and other game-worn and game-used items to collectors. Under the program that originally launched in November 2018, MeiGray Group has offered fully authenticated game-worn jerseys worn by the Warriors, who won NBA titles in 2015, … [Read more...] about Warriors, MeiGray Extend Game-Used Deal
MeiGray, Milwaukee Bucks Sign Game-Worn Jersey Deal
The MeiGray Group has struck a deal with the Milwaukee Bucks to offer the team's game-worn jerseys via direct sale. The partnership includes Bucks jerseys worn during the 2020-21 NBA season. MeiGray, which directs the NBA and MeiGray Game-Worn Authentication Program, will be working directly with the Bucks. The arrangement gives collectors the chance to pre-order a … [Read more...] about MeiGray, Milwaukee Bucks Sign Game-Worn Jersey Deal