Michael Jordan memorabilia will be the focus of the action when Hindman Auctions holds an online sports memorabilia auction on Oct. 26. For the second consecutive year, the Chicago-based auction house will offer a 1994 Michael Jordan bronze maquette called “The Spirit.” That will be the headliner of the auction, which will also feature a ticket from the first game Jordan and … [Read more...] about Michael Jordan Memorabilia Prominent in Upcoming Hindman Auctions Sale
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Photo of the Day: Local Paper’s Shot of MJ on D in 1983 NCAA Tourney
The previous year had ended in a championship and put a young Michael Jordan on the map. The 1982-83 season wouldn’t end with net cutting and trophies for the University of North Carolina Tarheels, but they would make it back to the Sweet 16. Now, local newspaper’s photo of Jordan from that final win of that season is up for grabs. The RMY Auctions Photo of the … [Read more...] about Photo of the Day: Local Paper’s Shot of MJ on D in 1983 NCAA Tourney
Jordan Rookie Year News Conference Jersey Sets Record Price
The jersey used as a photo prop on the day Michael Jordan signed his rookie contract with the Chicago Bulls has sold for $320,000 at Julien’s Auctions, the most ever paid for a Jordan jersey. The home white #23 jersey was the one presented to Jordan by Bulls general manager Rod Thorn during his first news conference in Chicago on September 12, 1984. Drafting the … [Read more...] about Jordan Rookie Year News Conference Jersey Sets Record Price
Ripken, Sloan, Gola Collections, High End Cards Among Goldin Headliners
Memorabilia from the collections of former basketball greats, high-end trading cards and additional items from Cal Ripken Jr.’s collection are among the major attractions in the new Goldin Auctions catalog. The 2020 Holiday Auction is a big one with over 2,000 lots of memorabilia including sports, political historical, entertainment and music memorabilia. Among the … [Read more...] about Ripken, Sloan, Gola Collections, High End Cards Among Goldin Headliners
Jimmie Foxx Collection Headlines Huge Heritage Event
More than a dozen items from the personal collection of baseball great Jimmie Foxx, including the Hall of Famer’s game-used bat and his 500th home-run ball, are now on the auction block as Heritage Auctions kicks off its final catalog auction of 2020. The items from Foxx’s personal collection are being offered for the first time. They include everything from a 1934 … [Read more...] about Jimmie Foxx Collection Headlines Huge Heritage Event
Lelands Has Jordan Gear from Bulls’ Security Guard, Baseball HOFer Gamers
Over 1,000 lots of vintage and modern cards and memorabilia are now on the block in the final Lelands catalog auction of 2020. The auction includes historic game-worn jerseys and uniforms, hundreds of sets and single cards and other memorabilia. Among the headliners is a game-worn 1950s Ted Williams complete Red Sox uniform that was on display for many years … [Read more...] about Lelands Has Jordan Gear from Bulls’ Security Guard, Baseball HOFer Gamers
Jordan Jersey from Final Home Opener Set for Auction
It was Halloween night, 2003 and Michael Jordan came dressed as the MJ of old. Now, the jersey he wore on the night he and his Washington Wizards teammates scared the Boston Celtics into the worst loss in franchise history is headed to the auction block. Lelands will offer the autographed home white jersey in its upcoming catalog. It’s expected to sell for at … [Read more...] about Jordan Jersey from Final Home Opener Set for Auction
Michael Jordan Memorabilia Auction To Benefit Father’s Foundation
Michael Jordan remains an iconic figure in the sports world, on and off the basketball court. The Hall of Famer still commands interest among collectors, who can’t seem to get enough of Jordan memorabilia. Now, a Sotheby’s auction that will benefit Jordan’s father will offer several exclusive collectibles. The James R. Jordan Foundation Capsule Collection be conducted by … [Read more...] about Michael Jordan Memorabilia Auction To Benefit Father’s Foundation
Let’s Make a Deal: Jordan Rookie Shoes Bought on Chicago Street at Auction
A pair of Michael Jordan shoes that changed hands twice in the span of a few minutes after a game late in his rookie season of 1984-85 are now on the auction block. The story is one that shows a little enterprise can go a long way. On the night of March 5, 1985, a family of Jordan fans watched the rookie score 37 points in a win over the Washington Bullets, then hung … [Read more...] about Let’s Make a Deal: Jordan Rookie Shoes Bought on Chicago Street at Auction
Notes: Sportico on Hobby; USA Today on MJ Bat; Show ‘n Tell of Scully Stuff, More
PSA is receiving about 250,000 items for grading and authentication each week. That tidbit from a new article on Sportico, a website that covers sports business news and wrote about the explosion of interest in grading, high-dollar memorabilia and fractional share investing. A Michael Jordan game-used, autographed bat from the 1994 Arizona Fall League that we wrote … [Read more...] about Notes: Sportico on Hobby; USA Today on MJ Bat; Show ‘n Tell of Scully Stuff, More