Jerseys and shoes worn by some of basketball's biggest icons will find new homes this month. Goldin Auctions has brought a pile of valuable NBA gamers to its current catalog. The headliner is an autographed and inscribed Bill Russell home Celtics jersey, photo-matched to Game 7 of the 1966 NBA Finals. Bidding had already reached $290,000 less than 24 hours after bidding had … [Read more...] about Bevy of Big Name NBA Gamers at Goldin
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Ultimate 1980-81 Topps Basketball Collection Brings $1.4 Million
One collector's ambitious effort to piece together an all Gem Mint graded set of the unique 1980-81 Topps Basketball cards paid off late Saturday night. The 176-card set of PSA 10s, including the Magic Johnson/Larry Bird rookie card, sold for $1.44 million at Goldin Auctions. The set was accompanied by an unopened pack, also rated PSA 10, a high-grade … [Read more...] about Ultimate 1980-81 Topps Basketball Collection Brings $1.4 Million
Brady, Babe, Jordan Items Push High-End Auction Past $5 Million
His career appears to be over, but that's not stopping collectors from putting down big bucks for Tom Brady's best cards. A 2000 Playoff Contenders Championship Ticket autographed Brady rookie card (#99/100) sold for over $1.2 million late Saturday night as Lelands closed out its Mint 25 Auction. The special auction included only 25 high-end lots that combined to sell … [Read more...] about Brady, Babe, Jordan Items Push High-End Auction Past $5 Million
All Gem Mint 1980-81 Topps Basketball Set Tips Off Goldin Winter Elite Sale
A 176-card complete set of 1980-81 Topps Basketball cards, with each one graded PSA 10, leads off Goldin Auctions’ newly launched Winter Elite catalog auction. The unique ’80-81 set is known for the Larry Bird-Magic Johnson combo rookie card, but also includes numerous other Hall of Famers. The lot also includes a PSA 10 set of the Team Pin-Up inserts and a 132-card … [Read more...] about All Gem Mint 1980-81 Topps Basketball Set Tips Off Goldin Winter Elite Sale
High-End Sports Auction Includes Vintage, Modern Cards, Historic Memorabilia
The live element became a victim of the MINT Collective’s decision to postpone its planned Las Vegas event on Monday, but the high powered auction that was set to be part of it is still on. The planned sale of 25 high powered sports artifacts is set to run through January 29. The MINT25 Auction is being conducted through Lelands and includes rare sports cards and … [Read more...] about High-End Sports Auction Includes Vintage, Modern Cards, Historic Memorabilia
Reggie’s 1971 All-Star Jersey, Key Basketball Rookie Cards Headline SCP Sale
The jersey worn by Reggie Jackson when he hit one of baseball’s most famous home runs 50 years ago this summer is among the marquee items in SCP Auctions’ Summer Premier that opened Wednesday. The vest-style Oakland A’s jersey carries Jackson’s autograph on the front and is expected to sell for $250,000 or more when bidding wraps up next month. The jersey was on … [Read more...] about Reggie’s 1971 All-Star Jersey, Key Basketball Rookie Cards Headline SCP Sale
Michael Jordan College Jersey Sets Record Price in Heritage Auction
Sports memorabilia prices continue to soar like Michael Jordan executing one of his classic dunks. That is only fitting, since a Jordan game-worn jersey from his 1982-83 season at the University of North Carolina just fetched a record price. Jordan’s No. 23 Carolina blue jersey, photo-matched to his Player of the Year season with the Tarheels, sold for $1,380,000 during the … [Read more...] about Michael Jordan College Jersey Sets Record Price in Heritage Auction
Michael Jordan North Carolina Game Jersey Could Net $1 Million
The only known jersey worn by Michael Jordan during North Carolina’s 1982-83 championship season is up for auction where it’s expected to sell for $1 million or more. The “Carolina blue” and white-trimmed #23 jersey is one of the centerpieces of Heritage Auctions’ May 6-8 Spring Sports Catalog. The company says photos match the jersey to the one Jordan is … [Read more...] about Michael Jordan North Carolina Game Jersey Could Net $1 Million
Ruth Ball, MJ Jersey Push 3-Day Goldin Tally to $38 Million
Goldin Auctions’ last two major catalog sales have resulted in more than $80 million in sales. The company’s most recent three-day event closed Tuesday night with the last of more than 2,400 items going off the market. With sessions ending April 3, 5 and 6, the auction generated $38.2 million, including a 23 percent buyer’s premium. Topping the final … [Read more...] about Ruth Ball, MJ Jersey Push 3-Day Goldin Tally to $38 Million
Bryant, Jordan Jerseys, MJ Rookies Among Top Sellers in GFA Auction
Kobe Bryant died nearly a year ago in a tragic helicopter crash that took the life of his daughter and seven other people, including the pilot. Bryant memorabilia was coveted before that tragedy, but it has really gotten some attention lately. Case in point: Bryant memorabilia was the main attraction during the sale held by Grey Flannel Auctions. The most notable item from … [Read more...] about Bryant, Jordan Jerseys, MJ Rookies Among Top Sellers in GFA Auction